Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes (EEOS) delivered one third of the cumulative energy savings over 2014-2020 reported by the Member States to the energy savings obligation set in the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (former Article 7, now Article 8). They were the policy instrument with the largest share of cumulative savings, before energy and CO2 taxes (17%) and financing schemes and instruments (14%). EEOS therefore represent a major part in the implementation of the energy savings obligation, with 14 Member States having an EEOS in place for the 2021-2030 period.
The Ensmov Plus workshop took place in Paris 7th December 2023 and provided a unique opportunity to discuss how EEOS are implemented, how they have evolved over time, and the challenges ahead. The workshop had 24 speakers from 8 countries with presentations on recent results and developments in each country, with the viewpoints of public authorities as well as stakeholders.
What’s new in the European context?
- Introducing ENSMOV Plus and overview of EEOS in Europe by Jean-Sébastien (IEECP)
- The new Energy Efficiency Directive: changes and challenges by Margot Pinault and Edyta Nowak (European Commission)
Tour of Europe, part 1: White Certificates Schemes
- Recent results of France’s white certificates scheme by Pascal Barthe and Angélique Lequai DGEC (Ministry of Ecological Transition – General Directorate for Energy and Climate)
- Recent results and developments in Italy’s white certificates scheme by Dario Di Santo (FIRE)
- Recent results and developments in Poland’s white certificates scheme by Marek Zaborowski, KAPE (Polish National Energy Conservation Agency)
- The new white certificates scheme of Spain by Pablo de la Iglesia, MITECO, Spain (Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge – Subdirectorate General for Energy Efficiency)
Tour of Europe, part 2: Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes (EEOS)
- Great Britain’s Energy Company Obligation: challenges and opportunities by Saibh Finlayson and Ella Sivan DESNZ (Department of Energy Security and Net Zero)
- Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme: redesigning to increase ambition by Aileen Duffy, SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)
- Insights from the first years of implementation of the EEOS in Croatia by Vesna Bukarica, EIHP (Croatia’s Energy Institute)
- The newly introduced EEOS in Cyprus by Christodoulos Ellinopoulos, MECI (Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry)
Energy savings potentials in the scope of EEOS
- Quick overview of ENSMOV Plus’ resources by Solenne Toum (ATEE)
- Study of the French Energy Savings Certificates scheme’s support for achieving savings targets in the Tertiary sector by Tony Goma (cabinet Julhiet Sterwen)
Providing the right support to final customers
- First insights from an obligated party about the new white certificates scheme in Spain: barriers and opportunities by Esperanza Sánchez González (Naturgy)
- The role played by ESCos in the Italian white certificates scheme by Dario di Santo (FIRE)
- Experience with supporting market players and final customers in Poland by Piotr Krysik (KAPE)
- Major trends in French people’s awareness of renovation works by Alice Monnet (Teksial)
Targeting households at risk of energy poverty
- Energy Saving Trust’s experience with energy poverty alleviation programmes and engagement approaches in the UK by Abigail Ward and Harry Mayers (Energy Saving Trust)
- SSE Airtricity experience with implementing actions for energy poor households in Ireland and video by Stuart Hobbs (SSE Airtricity, Ireland)