EE-Coalition
The Energy Efficiency Coalition (EEC) is an umbrella organization challenged with working with governments, businesses, and other organizations to promote energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency – a voice that needs to be heard
Energy efficiency has been recognized as one of the most important tools for delivering both climate and energy security whilst supporting sustainable economic growth both within OECD countries and in emerging economies.
This potential has been identified by bodies such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the European Union. It has been demonstrated through studies such as the UK Government’s Stern Review and recognized on the international stage at events such as the World Summit for Sustainable Development.
Technology is not an obstacle to implementing energy efficiency. The main challenges are finance, communications, and changing traditional behavior.
The Energy Efficiency Coalition – giving energy efficiency a voice
Beyond the barriers to energy efficiency, the lack of a voice, at the international level, to promote energy efficiency has been a brake on action. A platform is urgently needed to give energy efficiency a strong and coherent voice on the international stage.
The REEEP Energy Efficiency Coalition (EEC) aims to provide this voice. Bringing together governmental, civil society and business voices its aim is to bridge the gap between political will and action on the ground.
EEC – cooperation for implementation
The EEC will help to support the work on policies and technologies of international organizations such as the IEA so that businesses and governments can accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency.
A Step-by-Step Approach
Since the energy efficiency market is somewhat fragmented, the scope of the coalition should be expanded step by step:
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Industrial energy efficiency
- All energy efficiency sectors including generation and transportation
Step One: Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The coalition will provide:
- Advocacy for international energy efficiency programmes;
- Guidance for research initiatives (Global Assessment Report);
- Communication of best practices and implementation solutions in international forums;
- Mentorship to local and national programmes; and
- Communication to promote educational programmes targeting homebuilders, policy makers, academicians, and consumers.