Introduction to Panel 3 Matching policies and drivers: Policies and directives to drive industrial efficiency

摘要

Implementing effectively the Energy Efficiency Directives represents a unique opportunity for industry and for society as a whole, but it is also a huge challenge. Indeed, as many national or local energy efficiency programs do not perform as much as expected at European level, an immense effort will be needed. Therefore, this panel looks at the impact of different factors (obstacles, drivers, characteristics of the industrial sector, etc.) on energy efficiency policies and programs in the industrial sector. Some relevant questions are raised, and seek an answer: 1. Which suggestions can industry provide to policy-makers? How may industry influence the development of energy efficiency policy? 2. Moreover, if synergies among different programs (e.g. Lead Market Initiative, SET Plan) exist, and if they provide evidence of huge benefits to portions of the industrial sector, how can such benefits be transferred at largest scale?