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Energy policy for a competitive Europe
Europe's citizens and companies need a secure supply of energy at affordable prices in order maintaining our standards of living. At the same time, the negative effects of energy use, particularly fossil fuels, on the environment must be reduced. That is why EU policy focuses on creating a competitive internal energy market offering quality service at low prices, on developing renewable energy sources, on reducing dependence on imported fuels, and on doing more with a lower consumption of energy.
Focus on...
Call for proposals
Call for proposals to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy (deadline: 15/07/2009)
Discover energy efficiency and renewable energy actions
BUILD UP, Covenant of Mayors, Sustainable Energy Europe, CONCERTO, ManagEnergy, Intelligent Energy – Europe, Eco-innovation
Nuclear Safety Directive
On 25 June 2009, the Council Directive establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations was adopted. Europe becomes a real model for the rest of the world in a context of renewed interest in nuclear energy.
Daily news
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Press releases RAPID
- Cogeneration Directive: Commission sends a Reasoned Opinion to four Member States
- Commission takes action against Greece for non-notification of the transposition of a Euratom directive
- Green electricity: Commission refers Italy to the Court of Justice
- Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes political agreement on energy performance of buildings
- Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes political agreement on the Energy Labelling Directive
- Gas Coordination Group sees overall good level of preparedness of EU Member States and Energy Community countries in case of gas crisis
- The EU and Russia reinforce the Early Warning Mechanism to improve prevention and management in case of an energy crisis
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What’s new
- 20/11/2009 - Infringement proceedings in the fields of: Renewable and Nuclear energy and Energy efficiency
- 19/11/2009 - New publication on "European Commission Guideline on Clinical Audit" for medical radiological practices (diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy)
- 19/11/2009 - Weekly newsletter Energy and Transport in Europe
- 17/11/2009 - EU Russia Energy Dialogue: 10th joint progress report
- 12/11/2009 - Weekly newsletter Energy and Transport in Europe
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