Efficient Buildings Europe, together with 20 other leading European industry associations, welcomes the High-Level Dialogue on Energy Efficiency hosted by Commissioner Jørgensen on 20 May.

Our sector stands ready to invest and drive innovation to maintain Europe’s global leadership. With the right support and a stable policy framework, we can help Europe meet its goals on competitiveness, affordability, and energy security.

In our joint industry statement, we outline 5 key policy actions to unlock the full potential of energy efficiency:
🔹 Delivering a stable, long-term policy framework
🔹 Easier access to EU funding & private finance
🔹 Bridging the skills gap & growing the workforce
🔹 Accelerating electrification, efficiency & demand response
🔹 Supporting the manufacturing of energy efficiency tech

We call on Commissioner Jørgensen to advance these actions and ensure ongoing, structured engagement with industry, civil society, energy communities, national authorities, and financiers.

Read here our full Joint industry statement ahead of the High level Dialogue on Energy Efficiency.

We are pleased to announce that Efficient Buildings Europe is a partner of the 2025 Euroheat and Power Congress (03-05 June, Prague)

District heating and cooling networks are one of Europe’s top choices to phase-out fossil fuels in buildings, putting the EU well on track to achieve its climate and energy independence goals. In recent years, unprecedented momentum has built up to support the deployment of this essential energy infrastructure in Europe.

Providing 20% of the EU heat demand with district heating and cooling would save 24 billion cubic meters of gas by 2030, representing 32% of the EU’s Russian gas imports in 2022. To achieve this, major investments are needed to build new district heating and cooling systems, gradually introduce clean, renewable heat sources and modernise Europe’s impressive district heating and cooling network infrastructure.

It’s no small challenge, but it is above all a huge opportunity for the district heating and cooling industry to expand its markets, to innovate, and to drive the decarbonisation of Europe’s largest energy consuming sector. Time to meet, do business and scale up the heat transition!

The 42nd edition of the Euroheat & Power Congress aims to provide our business and local communities with all the tools needed to make this happen.

About the Congress:

• The Euroheat & Power Congress is Euroheat & Power flagship business event. It offers exclusive, high-level perspectives on legislation, business models, technology and market developments shaping the district heating and cooling industry. It brings together over 450 business executives, more than 30 exhibitors, 60+ speakers and local authority representatives from all over Europe.
• A not-to-be-missed event for companies, start-ups, consultancies and universities active in the heating and cooling industry, and local authorities aiming to accelerate their heat transition!

Check the Agenda of the Congress and Register Now!

 

Read our Position Paper: Driving EU competitiveness through efficient buildings.

2024 was an eventful year. The recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was officially adopted by the EU Institutions, reaffirming the crucial role of buildings in enhancing the EU’s energy efficiency and presenting a unique opportunity for our industry to take centre stage in the path to decarbonisation. Our very own EPBD Implementation Guide
was published, and the Association rebranded as Efficient Buildings Europe, creating an immediate and stronger connection to its mission.

Looking ahead to 2025, topics such as EPBD implementation, the European Affordable Housing Plan, and the Multiannual Financial Framework will be central to the work of Efficient Buildings Europe. These areas offer significant opportunities to further strengthen our position as an influential association in advocacy and policymaking.
A special thank to our valued members for their continued support and active participation in the Association’s activities.

Read our Activity Report 2024.