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EE initiatives have focused narrowly on energy consumption and immediate cost savings; however, a broader perspective reveals substantial economic, environmental, and social benefits. Despite significant political backing and financial investments, many EE programs in the EU have underachieved due to persistent financial, institutional, social, and technical barriers, including high initial costs, fragmented governance, low stakeholder participation, and the undervaluation of long-term benefits. To overcome these barriers, this paper proposes an integrated strategy: incorporating MBs into comprehensive multi-criteria evaluations and cost-benefit analyses with appropriate discount rates; adopting innovative financing approaches such as Pay-As-You-Save, Pay-for-Performance, and Energy Performance Contracts; and implementing targeted financial support for vulnerable households. Additionally, social acceptance is addressed through community-oriented advisory services, streamlined one-stop-shops, and participatory governance models that build local trust and ownership. 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