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SYNERGI

SYNERGI is a Danish interest organization dedicated to reducing energy waste in buildings and industry.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Isabella Lövin (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Jan 2026 · Roundtable discussion on heating and cooling

Meeting with Per Clausen (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Jan 2026 · Energispild

Meeting with Niels Flemming Hansen (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Jan 2026 · Energy

Meeting with Dan Jørgensen (Commissioner)

13 Jan 2026 · Energy efficiency and electrification

Meeting with Robert Nuij (Head of Unit Energy)

13 Jan 2026 · Introduction of the group and update on EPBD transposition

SYNERGI urges EU to prioritize energy-efficient European data centers

4 Nov 2025
Topic — The consultation explores leveraging digital technologies and artificial intelligence for a more efficient energy sector.
Message — SYNERGI calls for common European standards for energy-efficiency and excess heat reuse in data centers. They advocate for accelerating smart meter deployment and creating financial incentives for grid flexibility services. The group stresses keeping digital infrastructure on European soil to ensure strategic autonomy.123
Why — This would boost European industry competitiveness and lower operational costs for local technology providers.45
Impact — Non-European providers may lose market access due to requirements for locally-based data centers.6
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Meeting with Pilar Del Castillo Vera (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Oct 2025 · Energy policy

Meeting with Ondřej Knotek (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 Oct 2025 · Climate Law 2040 target and Energy/Climate policies of the EU

Meeting with Sigrid Friis (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Oct 2025 · State of play in ITRE

Meeting with Niels Fuglsang (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Oct 2025 · ITRE related matters

Meeting with Iuliu Winkler (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Oct 2025 · European energy security

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament) and Eurocities

7 Oct 2025 · Austausch

SYNERGI Urges EU to Prioritize Excess Heat and District Heating

2 Oct 2025
Topic — New EU strategy to accelerate the decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems.
Message — SYNERGI recommends placing excess heat at the heart of the strategy. They also call for a European initiative to significantly expand district heating networks.123
Why — These measures would create a larger market for efficiency technologies and lower energy costs.4
Impact — Fossil fuel providers face a phase-out of financial support and heating equipment installations.5
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SYNERGI Urges 35% Electrification Target and Energy Efficiency Integration

1 Oct 2025
Topic — The EU initiative aims to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to electricity.
Message — SYNERGI recommends setting a 35% electrification target to provide strategic direction. They call for financial platforms and smart infrastructure that prioritize energy efficiency and demand-side flexibility.12
Why — The organization's members would benefit from lower production costs and reduced energy bills.3
Impact — Biogas producers would lose market access for household heating and non-intensive industrial processes.4
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Meeting with Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Jun 2025 · Dinner on EU energy policy

Meeting with Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Feb 2025 · Clean Indsutrial Deal and energy efficiency

Meeting with Per Clausen (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Feb 2025 · Meeting on Energy infrastructure and upcoming EU legislation

Meeting with Sigrid Friis (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Feb 2025 · Energy policy

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jan 2025 · Austausch zu EU Politik

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jan 2025 · EU’s energy security concerns

Meeting with Rasmus Nordqvist (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Jan 2025 · Middag med SYNERGI

Meeting with Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Jan 2025 · Energy efficiency

Meeting with Asger Christensen (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Jan 2025 · Energy

Meeting with Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Aug 2024 · Energy efficiency

Meeting with Niels Fuglsang (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Feb 2024 · Energieffektivisering

Meeting with Niels Fuglsang (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Oct 2023 · Energieffektivisering

Meeting with Niels Fuglsang (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

26 Jun 2023 · Energy efficiency

Meeting with Niels Fuglsang (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

29 May 2023 · Klima, energi og industri

Meeting with Niels Fuglsang (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Jan 2023 · Energy

Meeting with Morten Petersen (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

9 Jan 2023 · Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and ongoing ITRE issues

Meeting with Tomas Tobé (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Nov 2022 · Energy performance of buildings directive

Response to Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU

25 Mar 2022

SYNERGIs consultation on the revision of the energy performance in buildings directive (EPBD) SYNERGI welcomes the EU Commission's proposal for the revision of the EPBD and believes that the proposal is a good starting point. There are generally good elements in the proposal, including: the increased focus on breaking down economic barriers, relieving energy poverty, new provisions to ensure a healthy indoor climate, and strengthening of building tools such as Building Passports and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), etc. While these elements are an improvement, SYNERGI still believes that the directive can be improved in areas such as the ambition level regarding Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), the definition of zero-emission buildings and deep renovations, the national plans for building renovations, further strengthening of indoor climate measures as well as the focus on smart, digital buildings and optimizing passive systems. SYNERGI emphasizes the importance of the primary focus of the EPBD continuing to regulate energy consumption in buildings, ensure a healthy indoor climate and that energy-efficient buildings are private - and socio-economically profitable. The points from the above are elaborated and justified in the attachment. SYNERGI is available for questions and additional comments.
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Response to Review of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency

19 Nov 2021

SYNERGI takker for muligheden for at indgive høringssvar i forbindelse med EU-Kommissionens ”Fit for 55”-klimapakke og specifikt energieffektiviseringsdirektivet fra den 14. juli 2021. EU-Kommissionens forslag til et nyt energieffektiviseringsdirektiv vil forpligte medlemslandene til en væsentlig forøget indsats, hvilket er positivt. I revisionen af energieffektiviseringsdirektivet mener SYNERGI, at følgende områder er vigtige at adressere: 1) Øget og bindene energieffektiviseringsmålsætning 2) Energieffektivitet først 3) Det offentlige skal gå forrest 4) Øget energispareforpligtigelse 5) Industrien: Øgede krav til energiledelse og sektorintegration 6) Investeringer i energieffektivitet og lettere adgang for private aktører Opsummering: SYNERGI anser energieffektivitetsdirektivet som vitalt for den grønne omstilling i EU, hvor energieffektiviseringer skal spille en hovedrolle. EU-Kommissionens forslag til et nyt energieffektiviseringsdirektiv tager mange gode skridt i den rigtige retning, men bør være mere ambitiøst med et 40 pct. bindende energieffektiviseringsmål, suppleret med sektorspecifikke delmål (indenfor eksempelvis byggeriet og industrien), en forpligtelse for hele den offentlige sektor til at gå foran med en 3 pct. renoveringsrate og med energieffektivitet først-princippet som grundlag for al lovgivning på energi- og klimaområdet i EU. Der bør samtidig være større fokus på implementeringen, der i det eksisterende direktivs levetid har haltet. Slutteligt skal direktivet bruges som løftestang for bedre udnyttelse af energien i industrien, hvor den danske fjernvarme er et godt eksempel. Ovenstående er uddybet i vedhæftede fil.
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Meeting with Seán Kelly (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

7 Sept 2021 · Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Response to Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU

22 Mar 2021

SYNERGI ønsker et ambitiøst EPBD SYNERGI bakker op om tredje vej nævnt i kommissionens Inception Impact Assessment, der omhandler revision af eksisterende og nye forslag, eksempelvis at øge renoveringsraten og forbedre brugen af data. Revisionen af EPBD er et vigtigt led i realiseringen af EU-kommissionens ”European Green Deal”, hvor ”energy efficiency first” er et afgørende princip. EPBD har fungeret som en vigtig løftestang overfor de europæiske stater, hvor der er et stort potentiale i energieffektiviseringer. I kølvandet på coronakrisen vil et ambitiøst EPBD derfor også have et socialt og samfundsøkonomisk perspektiv. Energieffektiviseringer bidrager også til den europæiske sikkerhedssituation, hvor færre lande vil være afhængig af import af gas og olie fra lande udenfor unionen. Det er samtidig væsentligt at fremhæve, at energieffektiviseringer også bidrager til et bedre indeklima, hvilket giver bedre sundhed – og bidrager til indlæringen i skolesystemet og højere produktivitet på arbejdspladser. Følgende områder er afgørende at styrke i revisionen af Energieffektivitetsdirektivet: 1) Lettere adgang for private aktører (ESCO) 2) Bedre kvalificeret arbejdskraft 3) Bedre Energy Performance certifikater 4) Obligatorisk “Minimum Energy Performance Standards” (MEPS) 5) Øget adgang til data – og digital building logbooks Lettere adgang for private aktører Mange energieffektive løsninger er en god forretning, hvor engangsudgifterne til investeringen tjener sig selv hjem over en årrække og øger værdien af bygningsmassen/produktionen. Den manglende udbredelse af løsningerne skal derfor findes i 1) manglende information, 2) startomkostninger og 3) projektets kompleksitet. Private finansieringsløsninger fra ESCO kan til en vis grad modvirke dette, men mangler stadig udbredelse. MEPS kan være et stærkt værktøj til at sikre at der renoveres til et højt niveau. EU-kommissionen skal også monitorere, at medlemsstaterne lever op til ambitiøse krav om offentlig tilgængelighed af energidata, der vil gøre det lettere for virksomhederne at byde ind på opgaver Bedre kvalificeret arbejdskraft Det er oplagt at lade EPBD spille sammen med andre EU-initiativer, såsom EU Skills Agenda. Det gavner igen både det sociale og samfundsøkonomiske aspekt, fordi bedre jobs og bedre udført arbejde fører til højere livskvalitet og større omsætning for virksomhederne, samtidigt med at det skaber en arbejdsstyrke, der er kvalificeret til at løfte renoveringsbølgen. Et essentielt element af løsningen. Bedre Energy Performance certifikater Det nuværende system kaldet Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) kan med fordel gøres nemmere tilgængeligt, mere transparent, udbygges til alle sektorer, samt gøres mere anvendelige til sammenligning af bygninger. Spiller certifikaterne ikke sammen på tværs mudres processen og gør det sværere for aktører at gennemskue, hvor de får flest besparelser for pengene. Obligatorisk “Minimum Energy Performance Standards” (MEPS) MEPS bør designes til forskellige bygningstyper. Der bør i god tid signaleres mere ambitiøse standarder, der har en stigende profil. Indførelse af obligatoriske MEPS'er bør kombineres med medfølgende finansiering og teknisk assistance. Digital Building Logbooks Det bør være et bærende princip, at bygningsejerne har ret til egne data om energiforbrug. Data skal være tilgængeligt digitalt og give mulighed for (gennem en GDPR-sikker samtykke-ordning) at videregive egne data til en tredjeaktør, der kan bruge den til at optimere energiforbruget. I tråd med at SYNERGI bakker op om digitalisering på bygningsområdet, vil udformning af en Digital Building Logbook på EU-niveau være et vigtigt skridt på vejen til at øge gennemsigtigheden af data og videre digitalisering af bygningssektoren. Den vil blandt andet indebærer en standardisering af data, samt et framework til at koble allerede eksisterende databaser.
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Response to Review of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency

21 Sept 2020

SYNERGI welcomes the prominent role that energy efficiency has so far enjoyed with the EU’s Green Deal and the Economic Recovery Plan. As mentioned in our feedback to the Renovation Wave initiative (reference F524095), there are several good reasons the EU must continue to prioritise energy efficiency. Most pressingly, the current renovation rates across Europe are insufficient if the continent is to reach climate neutrality by 2050. At the same time, the labour-intensive nature and socio-economic potential of energy renovation makes it a great way of keeping the European economy afloat in wake of the COVID19 pandemic – and so we can only recommend that the Commission continues to further increase its level of ambition within energy efficiency and the renovation of buildings. Considering the above, SYNERGI agrees with the Commission that is it an apt and prudent exercise to evaluate the impact of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), particularly regarding the EU’s overall EE target for 2030 which ought to be increased from 32.5% to at least 40%. Not only has a 40% target been proved to be a more cost-effective option from a financial point of view: A stronger EE target is also necessary in light of the Commission's proposal to increase the wider climate targets for 2030 and to the immediate need of sustaining a green economic recovery. Unfortunately, several Member States have so far failed to adequality implement the existing provisions of the EED. For this reason, a new and improved 2030 target must be made binding – and so must the national contributions of individual Member States. SYNERGI endorses the more exhaustive feedback presented by EuroACE (reference F552656), especially its points regarding a higher 2030 target for energy efficiency, the extension of Article 5 to include regional and local government buildings, and the need for existing legislation to be implemented and respected by all EU Member States. About us: SYNERGI is an organisation that works towards a smarter and more efficient use of energy in Denmark and the EU – fuelled by a belief that the key to the green transition is to nurture the synergies that lie between energy efficiency, renewables, and electrification. For more information about SYNERGI, please visit www.synergiorg.dk or send an e-mail to info@synergiorg.dk
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