Due to the fact that the EU, since the first energy crisis in the early 70's, has put in place coherent policies and programmes for energy efficiency promotion, the EU’s energy efficiency manufacturing industry is now well placed to make the most of new opportunities and to gain new markets in third countries.
Enfin, l'Union européenne a mis en place, depuis la première crise énergétique au début des années 70, des politiques et des programmes de promotion de l’efficacité énergétique.