Press releases
24/11/2010
IP/10/1561 - The European Commission today formally requested Italy and Spain to ensure full compliance with European rules on the energy performance of buildings. These rules should in particular enable European citizens to benefit from all relevant information about the buildings which they buy or rent.
17/11/2010
Energy infrastructure: Commission proposes EU priority corridors for power grids and gas pipelines
IP/10/1512 - The European Commission today presented its energy infrastructure priorities for the next two decades, aimed at making networks fit for the 21st century. In the Communication, the Commission defines EU priority corridors for the transport of electricity, gas and oil. This map of priorities will serve as a basis for future permit granting and financing decisions on concrete EU projects.
10/11/2010
Energy: Commission presents its new strategy towards 2020
IP/10/1492 - The Commission today presented its new strategy for a competitive, sustainable and secure energy. The Communication "Energy 2020" defines the energy priorities for the next ten years and sets the actions to be taken in order to tackle the challenges of saving energy, achieving a market with competitive prizes and secure supplies, boosting technological leadership, and effectively negotiate with our international partners.
03/11/2010
Nuclear waste: Commission proposes safety standards for final disposal
IP/10/1460 - The Commission today proposed safety standards for disposing spent fuel and radioactive waste from nuclear power plants as well as from medicine or research.
