The Danish government  holds the EU presidency this semester and is traditionally a staunch, albeit quiet, champion of the fight against climate change; it is also the base of several successful multinational companies active in the EE sector, some of which are part of the European Alliance to Save Energy. This makes all the more difficult to understand why the Danish Presidency proposed in July to remove any reference to the so-called 'energy efficiency first' principle from the amended text of its compromise proposal on the Climate Law. This principle has long been recognised as a pillar of the energy transition and is also a basic tenet of common sense  (the best energy source is the one which is not necessary ) 

That is why a group of 100 businesses and associations active in Brussels and beyond, signed an open letter to the Danish Presidency to safeguard the 'ambition and integrity' of the Climate Law, without disregarding the importance of energy efficiency in achieving the EU's climate objectives.

Reducing energy demand for citizens and businesses is the most effective and rapid way to reduce bills and abandon fossil fuels. Moreover, this is a sector in which European companies lead the way in terms of solutions and technologies, with a direct turnover of around €150 billion. In short, the EU is highly competitive in this sector.

You can find the letter at this link! 

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