📰 EFIEES' weekly news from the EU bubble! Last week before the holidays was busy for the EU bubble, our team has selected the most relevant news related to EFIEES' activies to keep you informed about developments within the EU Bubble. Here are the highlights of the week: 🌟 Eight Member States back the 2040 goal of a 90% emissions reduction from 1990 levels. 🌟 European auditors highlight delays and inefficiencies in enforcing EU law, urging stronger mechanisms. 🌟 Renewables accounted for 24.5% of EU energy use in 2023, per Eurostat data. 🌟 EU energy ministers call for a geothermal action plan to decarbonise heating and cooling.
EFIEES - European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services
Public Policy
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EFIEES’ purpose is to promote the activities of companies providing Energy Efficiency Services in the European Union
About us
The purpose of the European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services (EFIEES) is to promote the activities of Energy Efficiency Services Companies (EESCs) in the European Union. EESCs design and implement practical measures to improve the energy efficiency of their customers by means of long-term contracts. Their objective is to optimise the energy management of end-users.
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http://www.efiees.eu
External link for EFIEES - European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services
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- 2-10 employees
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- Brussels, Brussels Region
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- Nonprofit
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- Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Services, EU Policy, and Energy Performance Contracting
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Rue de la Science 23
Brussels, Brussels Region 1040, BE
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EFIEES was proud to have our Secretary General, Valérie Plainemaison, speak at the Covenant of Mayors - Europe & SmarEPC webinar 'Activate Your SECAP! Hands-on training on Energy Performance Contracting,' organised by Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Europe. 🇪🇺 In her presentation, Valérie emphasised the essential contribution of ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) to achieving energy savings and supporting decarbonisation efforts through Energy Performance Contracts (EnPCs). 💡She explained in detail what an ESCO is: a company that offers (energy) services to final energy users, who can be a wide range of clients such as public or private building owners/users, in the housing or tertiary sectors, hospitals, schools/universities, sports equipments, industry etc. ESCO’s action consist in designing and implementing energy-efficiency projects and also possibly renewable energy projects, in many cases on a turn-key basis, with a remuneration linked to the energy savings/performance over time. When working under Energy Performance Contracting, they engage on a guaranteed energy consumption level, possibly combined with a CO2 performance level relying also on a fuel switch action, covering a series of tasks, from initial evaluation of the client’s energy performance to proposing investments and measures in energy efficiency/decarbonisation, and to maintaining and operating the equipment/building. ESCOs, associated with the construction sector working on the building’s envelope, are a crucial actor for buildings renovation, for improved industry competitiveness. With the ESCO model, clients are served with a unique contracting partner, ensuring a holistic evaluation, design and functioning of the user’s energy equipments, under integrated procurement process, instead of multiple ones for each task. #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonisation #ESCOs"
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Highlights from yesterday’s Energy Council: Heating and cooling decarbonisation high on the EU political agenda 🌍💡 The Council adopted its conclusions on accelerating geothermal energy deployment and emphasised some benefits of this renewable thermal energy source: ✅ Decarbonised and affordable heating & cooling ✅ Reliable 24/7 electricity generation ✅ Boosted industrial competitiveness ✅ Enhanced energy sovereignty The Ministers noted the importance of reducing high upfront costs, improving access to financing, upskilling the geothermal workforce, and enhancing research and cooperation. Csaba Lantos, Hungarian Minister for Energy, said: “Geothermal energy is key to a carbon-free Europe, our competitiveness, and energy independence.” #EnergyTransition #GeothermalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction
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Looking ahead to 2025? Mark your calendar! 🗓️ Start the year with EFIEES’ conference on 23 January in Brussels! 🎉 Discover how energy management solutions and ESCO projects foster industrial energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, and boost EU competitiveness. 📅 Date: 23 January 2025 🕒 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Venue: Rue de la Science 23, Brussels The agenda will be available soon! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts! ➡️ Register here: https://shorturl.at/ubzpL
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📰 EFIEES' weekly news from the EU bubble! Our team has selected the most relevant news related to EFIEES' activities from the past week, to keep you informed about developments within the EU Bubble. Here are the highlights of the week: 🌟 Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union unveils an energy-focused agenda centered on energy security, aiming to eliminate Russian energy imports and ensure affordable energy access. 🌟 EU Finance Ministers remain divided during the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) over the Energy Taxation Directive revision, with disagreements on fuel exemptions and tax rates. 🌟 International Energy Agency (IEA) report highlights geothermal energy's untapped global potential and its role in advancing renewable energy solutions. 🌟 Leading EU organisations co-organise an Antwerp Dialogue and issue recommendations for the Green Industrial Deal.
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💡 Energy Efficiency with guaranteed performance over time, and, in some cases, without or with low upfront investment? It's possible! We're excited to share that our Secretary General, Valérie Plainemaison, will be a speaker at the upcoming webinar on Energy Performance Contracting (EnPC), and ESCOs, hosted by the Covenant of Mayors 🌱. EnPC offers municipalities a unique opportunity to enhance energy efficiency in their public buildings and equipments, generating controlled or even reduced energy bills covering a series of tasks to renovate buildings’ envelope and energy systems, deploy energy management solutions, coach energy users. 🗓️ Save the date: 18 December ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 12:00 CET 📍 Location: Online Don’t miss Valérie’s insights on the potential of EPCs to accelerate the energy transition! ✍️ 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebifnSRH
💡 What if you could improve your city's energy efficiency without an upfront investment? Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is your chance to do that! Our webinar series "Activate Your SECAP" is back with a second webinar to explore EPC and help municipalities enhance energy efficiency 🌱 What to expect? - An introduction to Energy Performance Contracting 🔦 - Training on the ESCO model: cooperation between local authorities and Energy Service Companies 🤝 - For Covenant signatories: A discussion to explore how to generate revenue streams through EPCs 💸 - For Covenant coordinators and supports: A discussion on how to support local authorities in setting up EPCs ✍️ Register now! 🗓️ 18 December ⏰10:00 - 12:00 CET 🖥️ Online 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebifnSRH
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Brainstorming session for EFIEES, within the EnergyEfficiencyWatch workshop yesterday, hosted by FEDARENE! 💡 Energy efficiency is key in implementing the EU GreenDeal, to modernise the EU economy, ensure EU energy security, protect environment and climate. 🌍 Eurima (European Insulation Manufacturers Association) - Efficient Buildings Europe - EUFORES - EFIEES - European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services
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Yesterday, we had the pleasure to attend the PKEE Energy Day, a timely and insightful event, on the eve of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇵🇱 🇪🇺 We were glad to hear Ministers Paulina Hennig-Kloska (Polish Minister for Climate and Environment) and Marzena Czarnecka (Polish Minister for Industry) reaffirm Poland’s will to place energy policy at the core of their presidency’s agenda. Director General Ditte Juul Jorgensen (DG ENER) also emphasised that, while the EU energy policy is facing a full set of issues, we also have a broad range of solutions to address these challenges, including #energyefficiency. After yesterday’s debates and discussions, we are even more eager to work with the Polish Presidency and the EU institutions in the coming months to harness the potential of energy efficiency measures in strengthening European competitiveness and security.
📝 PKEE Energy Day 2024: on the eve of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council⚡ During the PKEE Energy Day 2024, leaders and experts highlighted the key priorities for Polish upcoming Presidency of the EU Council and challenges for the European economy. Here are some of the key takeaways: 🎙️ Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska: “We are facing the consequences of the war in Ukraine and the shift away from importing fuels from Russia. We also have climate challenges ahead. This makes the Polish Presidency extremely important.” 🎙️ Minister of Industry, Marzena Czarnecka: “We welcome the Draghi report and the announcement of the Clean Industrial Deal. Competitiveness is incredibly important and will certainly be high on the agenda of the Polish Presidency.” 🎙️ Ditte Juul Jorgensen, Director-General for Energy, European Commission: “The Polish Presidency will be crucial in the context of the war in Ukraine. The European Commission will cooperate with the Polish Presidency to support Ukraine and ensure security. In the near term, EU institutions will focus on competitiveness and security of supply. I’m pleased that Poland is prioritizing security in its agenda. It will also be important to ensure a just transition, which is particularly significant for Member States like Poland.” 🎙️ Borys Budka, MEP, Chair of the ITRE Committee, European Parliament: “The ITRE Committee is ready to work on regulations that will support a just transition. I’m glad to see so many energy sector experts here today. I hope today’s discussions will help shape the right energy policy.” 🎙️ Nicola Pochettino, Director, Energy, European Investment Bank: “The EIB’s role is to support climate action. We are actively supporting the development of renewables, power grids, and energy efficiency. For Europe to compete globally, we need to support innovation and projects that benefit the climate and lower energy costs. The energy transition is not just a necessity but an opportunity. Europe can lead in clean energy, and the EIB will support Poland and other EU Member States in advancing projects based on clean technologies.” 📢 Key Message: The Polish Presidency of the EU Council will play a pivotal role in addressing energy security, competitiveness, and a just transition, all while supporting Ukraine and advancing Europe’s climate goals. #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #EUSecurity #JustTransition #Innovation #PollishPresidency #PKEEEnergyDay2024
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📰 EFIEES' weekly news from the EU bubble! Our team has selected the most relevant news related to EFIEES' activities from the past week, to keep you informed about developments within the EU Bubble. Here are the highlights of the week: 🌟 The new EU Commission begins its term on December 1. On the same day, slightly updated mission letters for commissioners were published. 🌟 The EU Council will debate energy taxation on December 10, focusing on climate goals and competitiveness. 🌟 The EU sets 2027 carbon quotas for ETS2, marking its launch with 1,036,288,784 allowances. 🌟 The EU excels in clean energy but struggles with energy independence, scoring low in the Energy Sovereignty Index, published by the European Council of Foreign Relations.