The European Commission is giving energy efficiency a central role in Europe's climate, industrial, and energy strategy. On 20 May 2025, two major events marked the launch of this new phase: the first General Assembly of the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition and a High-Level Stakeholder Dialogue with industry leaders.
💡 Key outcomes:
- The Financing Coalition, made up of EU institutions, national governments, and financial actors, committed to unlocking private capital and launching Efficiency Investment Platforms.
- National hubs will be set up to address local bottlenecks and develop project pipelines by end of 2025.
- Innovative models such as tripartite contracts between governments, financiers, and project developers are being explored.
At the Stakeholder Dialogue, EU and industry representatives discussed barriers to scaling energy efficiency—financial, regulatory, and technical. These insights will shape future policy and funding priorities.
📊 Why it matters:
- Without past efficiency gains, EU energy use would be 27% higher today
- A 1% gain in energy efficiency cuts gas imports by 2.6%
- Energy efficiency could reduce fossil fuel import bills by €70 billion by 2040
These initiatives reaffirm energy efficiency as a strategic pillar for Europe's competitiveness, security, and decarbonisation.
🔜 The next steps include expanding Coalition membership and continuing dialogue through key events like EU Sustainable Energy Week (10–12 June) and the IEA Global Energy Efficiency Conference (12–13 June).
Details
- Publication date
- 27 May 2025
- Author
- European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency