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About the Report A landmark study released on 17 September 2007 by AeA Europe calls for urgent action, if ICT and advanced technologies are to reach their full potential in helping meet the EU’s 2020 climate change targets. The report – ‘Advanced Electronics and Information Technologies: The Innovation-Led Climate Change Solution’ – has been produced by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency, alongside AeA Europe, and with input from many leading high-tech companies. Covering all relevant sectors, the study looks at the overall impact of information and communications technologies (ICT) and advanced electronic devices on energy consumption, and how the high-tech sector can help achieve the EU goal of reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020. Policymakers, researchers and members of the high-tech industry meet to discuss the report’s findings at a high-level event in Brussels, on 17 September. According to the report, since 1990, the EU’s economic growth has been decoupled from energy consumption, as a result of improved energy productivity. Much of this increased productivity has been generated by the adoption of advanced technologies. For more information please e-mail Abigail Cottrell, AeA Europe's secretariat, in Brussels. Download the Report Download the Full Report Download the Executive Summary Read the Press Release The report makes three specific policy recommendations, which would assist in achieving the goals of the EU Action Plan for Energy Efficiency. It calls on the EU to urgently: Publish a strategy outlining the energy saving benefits of advanced electronics and ICT, and how these can be used to accelerate energy savings across all economic sectors and in the home. This strategy could be part of the Energy Policy for Europe, and linked to other existing initiatives Encourage the public sector to adopt ICT and other advanced technologies that enable energy efficiency, through better procurement practices Support and promote R&D efforts and incentivize programs to develop technologies that enable energy efficiency Sponsors Report Launch Event Ambassador Pedro Nuno Bártolo, Deputy Permanent Representative, Portugal, EU Presidency Attendees at the AeA Europe Report Launch Event On Monday 17 September AeA hosted a launch event at the Renaissance Hotel (Brussels) from 16:00 to 19:30. Guests include key decision makers and stakeholders who are involved in the debate on how to foster innovative energy efficient solutions. A keynote speaker from the EU Presidency (Portugal) and a panel of technical experts and decision makers introduced and discussed the report's findings.  The panel was moderated by the editor of the European Voice (Dana Spinant). The event also was an excellent opportunity for attendees to discover the latest technology first hand as companies provided demos and information of their latest energy efficient products and services. After the event Allen & Overy sponsored a reception (18:30). Launch Event Documents Download the agenda of AeA Europe's launch event on 17 September 2007     Download the PowerPoint Presentation of John A. "Skip" Laitner from the launch event This page was last updated on 01/22/08.   Copyright © 2008 American Electronics Association.  All rights reserved. Printer Friendly Version Email This Document Update My Interests Related Information TechAmerica Europe (formerly AeA Europe) AeA Europe Working Groups AeA Europe Contact Information AeA Europe Lobbying Corner AeA Europe Mission Statement More >> Contact Us  ||  Newsletters  ||  Privacy Policy  ||  Search  ||  Site Map  ||  Help Advertise on AeANET AeA Customer Service 1.800.284.4232 ext. 0 CSC@aeanet.org Copyright © 2009 American Electronics Association. All rights reserved.