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EU to support continued global climate action and push for ambitious finance and investment goals at COP29

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:22:25 +0100

At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the EU will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The EU’s energy security framework successfully tested to ensure winter preparedness

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:40:39 +0100

To ensure preparedness in energy supply in winter 2024-2025, the European Commission organised a comprehensive exercise to test the resilience of the EU security of supply framework.

Commission launches Ecodesign Forum to help accelerate progress on sustainable products

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:56:29 +0100

The expert group will gather a wide range of stakeholders, including specialists appointed by Member States, as well as representatives from industry, civil society and academia.

Speech by President von der Leyen at the 4th edition of the Renewable Hydrogen Summit, via video message

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:06:25 +0100

In just 12 months, Europe has seen final investment decisions on over 2 gigawatts of renewable hydrogen projects. That's 4 times our current installed capacity.

Call for feedback: Repairability score for household tumble dryers

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:54:01 +0100

A 4-week opportunity to comment on a new draft Commission proposal for a repairability index or ‘score’ for household tumble dryers has been launched.

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:54:36 +0100

Commissioner Simson is in Rome to participate in the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG).

European Sustainable Energy Week 2025: Commission opens applications to host a policy session

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:05:15 +0100

Today, we launch the call for applications to host a policy session at EUSEW 2025.

Commissioner Simson attends inauguration of the International Atomic Energy Agency's World Fusion Energy Group in Rome

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:56:16 +0100

Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, is in Rome to participate in the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Opening speech by Commissioner Simson at the 5th PCI Energy Days

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:56:41 +0100

This edition of the PCI Energy Days is dedicated to the practical implementation of Projects of Common Interest and of Projects of Mutual Interest.

CEF Energy supported projects at the core of the PCI Energy Days

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:31:20 +0100

On 4 and 5 November, stakeholders of the energy infrastructure sector gather in Brussels to celebrate the 5th edition of the PCI Energy Days.

EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by over 8% in 2023, driven by impressive growth in renewable energy

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:16:48 +0100

The European Commission has published today the 2024 Climate Action Progress Report, showing that net EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

EU gas storages 95% full ahead of 1 November, surpassing the 90% target in the Gas Storage Regulation

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:42:11 +0100

During the energy crisis, EU countries agreed to a legally binding target to fill their gas storages to 90% of capacity by 1 November each year.

Coalition welcomes 49 financial institutions as members

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:01:48 +0100

49 financial institutions have signed up as members of the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition.

Commission welcomes increased electricity export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:55:24 +0100

The Commission welcomes today’s confirmation by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of Continental Europe that the electricity export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova from neighbouring EU countries can be increased for the winter.

Eurostat: Tax hikes hinder gas price drop, raise electricity costs

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:27:01 +0100

In the first half of 2024, average household electricity prices in the EU recorded a small rise compared with the second half of 2023, from €28.30 per 100 kWh to €28.90 per 100 kWh.

Belgium: EIB commits €650 million to support green energy transition with Elia Transmission Belgium for the Princess Elisabeth Island Project

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:30:45 +0100

The Belgian energy island is crucial for the Belgian and European energy transition, helping to bring large amounts of wind energy from the North Sea to the consumption centres on the mainland.

Opening speech by Commissioner Simson at the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) Ministerial meeting

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:41:25 +0200

The North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) supports and facilitates the development of the offshore grid development and the large renewable energy potential in the region.

Quarterly reports confirm EU energy markets stabilised in second quarter of 2024, with more than half of electricity generated from renewables

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:46:10 +0100

EU gas and electricity markets returned to a much more stable and predictable situation, relative to the same period in 2023.

CEF Energy: new CB RES Project List enters into force

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:51:08 +0200

The new CB RES List was published in the EU official journal on 1 October and is entering into force today.

New energy labelling rules to improve quality of information for consumers and companies

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:54:33 +0200

Starting on 22 October 2024, digital identity verification is mandatory for all suppliers registering their product models in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL).

EU invests over €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects to support the green transition all around Europe

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:21:30 +0200

The EU’s flagship LIFE programme has awarded more than €380 million to 133 new green projects in support of the European Green Deal.

Commission publishes Recommendations on the draft National Energy and Climate Plan from Austria

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:10:44 +0200

The Commission has today published its assessment of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) of Austria.

Commission issues guidance on phasing out financing for stand-alone fossil fuel boilers from 2025

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:59:51 +0200

The guidance clarifies the requirement to discontinue, at the latest from 1 January 2025, any financial incentive for the installation of new stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuels.

Commissioner Simson in Iceland to boost energy cooperation

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:11:53 +0200

This week, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will be in Reykjavík to strengthen energy relations with Iceland.

Commission welcomes report of transmission system operators for gas confirming EU preparedness for winter and beyond

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:49:43 +0200

In its annual winter supply outlook published today, the European Network for Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), confirmed the EU is well prepared for winter 2024-2025 and the following summer months.

In focus: EU investing in energy infrastructure

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:52:50 +0200

Developing cross-border energy infrastructure fit for the 21st century is essential to delivering the EU’s world-leading energy transition.

Remarks by Commissioner Simson at the press conference of the Energy Council

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:40:26 +0200

Commissioner Simson discussed winter preparedness, competitiveness and next steps on REPowerEU at the Energy Council in Luxembourg.

Call for feedback: Extending the scope of the Union Database on renewable fuels

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:39:36 +0200

The input from this consultation will then be taken into account before the Commission finalises the draft act and submits it for scrutiny to the European Parliament and Council, planned before the end of the year.

Eurostat: EU imports in green energy products higher than exports

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:55:47 +0200

In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries.

Commissioner Simson to discuss winter preparedness, competitiveness and next steps on REPowerEU at Energy Council in Luxembourg

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:41:56 +0200

Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson will be in Luxembourg tomorrow to participate in the Energy Council.