Press releases

Energy savings to be first policy priority for 2030

On the occasion of today’s Brussels launch of the World Energy Outlook 2012: Unlocking the potential of energy efficiency, organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Coalition for Energy Savings, the Coalition calls on the European Commission to make energy efficiency and savings the first priority of European energy and economic policies for 2030 and beyond.

Press release November 2012

Parliament approves binding EU energy savings law

The European Parliament approved today by a very large majority the deal on the Energy Efficiency Directive struck in June 2012 between the Parliament, Member States and the Commission.

Press release September 2012

Energy efficiency deal halves 20% target gap

After months of negotiations, an agreement was reached last night on the Energy Efficiency Directive between European Parliament, Council and Commission negotiators.

Press release June 2012

European leaders must recognise energy efficiency as a springboard for sustainable growth

Leaders must pave the way for much higher investments to realise fallow energy saving potentials.

Press release May 2012

Energy Efficiency: Council increasing the gap to Europe's 20% target

The latest Danish Presidency proposal on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) would close only one third of the gap to Europe's 20% energy saving target for 2020

Press release March 2012

Energy Cities joins Coalition for Energy Savings

Local authorities unite with a Coalition of industries, NGOs and professional associations in calling for a strong Energy Efficiency Directive

Press release March 2012

European Parliament challenges Council on Energy Savings

Binding measures and binding targets

Press release February 2012

Europe must not backtrack on Energy Efficiency

The Coalition urges Energy Ministers to honour earlier committments

Press release February 2012

Energy Roadmap 2050 on efficiency: many signs - no direction

The Coalition for Energy Savings welcomes the recognition that Europe’s priority must be to become dramatically more energy efficient. However, the Coalition is concerned by the energy scenarios’ assumptions and results, which do not accurately reflect the potential and the imperative of energy efficiency.

Press release December 2011

Energy Efficiency: a missed opportunity

Commission’s proposed Directive falls short of Europe’s energy efficiency ambitions

Press release June 2011

EU leaders recognise importance of energy efficiency, but fail to fix 2020 target shortfall

European Summit dedicated to energy and innovation has emphasised the importance of energy savings for the climate, as well as for competitiveness, jobs and energy security

Press release February 2011