10 case studies to support energy efficiency narratives

This set of ten case studies analyses and consolidates enabling narratives for energy efficiency which resonate in different national and regional contexts. The chosen ten case studies are the result of the input received by stakeholders representative of the 27 EU Member States, they touch upon different sectors (e.g. building or industry related policies and respective narratives) to provide key policy recommendations to the EU on how to complement policy instruments by successful narratives.

The Energy Efficiency Watch (EEW), an EU-funded project, publishes ten exemplary case studies representative of the EU 27, to provide key policy recommendations to the EU on how to complement policy instruments by successful narratives. The cases are illustrated with the relevant input received and the narrative’s functioning principle and rationale. The narratives chosen are transferable to different national or regional contexts by linking to recognised benefits that, beyond energy and costs savings, may include aspects such as competitiveness through technological innovation, modernisation of buildings, job creation, climate protection, or energy security.

10 Case Studies:

1. Communication, Dialogue and Participation
2. Independent and transparent data
3. What makes a real business case for energy efficiency
4. The image of technologies
5. ‘Good to be a front-runner’
6. Energy efficiency as integral improvement of the production cycle
7. Empowering research and innovation for energy efficiency
8. Education, training and upskilling
9. Transformation in line with social justice
10. ‘Just Transition’