Energy Efficiency First: From principle to practice

Described as the “first fuel” of clean energy transitions, energy efficiency encourages a sustainable approach to making the most out of limited resource and increasing the resilience of energy systems.

This article is part of our special report Plug Energy Efficiency First In – ENEFIRSTplus

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This article is part of our special report Plug Energy Efficiency First In – ENEFIRSTplus.

The energy efficiency first principle is embodied in EU legislation with EU countries being encouraged to ensure that energy efficiency solutions are considered in planning, policy, and investment decisions in both the energy and non-energy sectors.

In this special report, Euractiv approaches the Energy Efficiency First principle from four main angles covering its financing, Europe’s electrification plans, the promise of AI, and energy efficiency policies.