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News 16 February 2021

In focus: The improved EU energy label – paving way for more innovative and energy efficient products

The EU energy label is a widely recognised feature on household products, like lightbulbs, televisions or washing machines

News 23 February 2021

Commission publishes report on barriers in EU retail energy markets

A new study on barriers in European retail energy markets has been published by the European Commission this week

Event 26 February 2021

Webinar: Integrated home renovation services in Europe

The European Commission is hosting a Sustainable Energy Investment Forum (SEI Forum) webinar on integrated home renovation services in Europe on Friday 26 February 2021 from 10.00 to 12.00 (CET).

News 18 February 2021

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the 10th High-Level Meeting of the EU Refining Forum

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Energy strategy

The EU's strategy for secure, competitive, and sustainable energy
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Energy efficiency

The EU aims to achieve 20% energy savings by 2020 and at least 32.5% by 2030.
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Renewable energy

By 2020, at least 20% of the EU's energy should come from renewables, by 2030 at least 32%
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Markets and consumers

The EU's integrated internal energy market helps to keep energy affordable and guarantee secure supplies.
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Energy security

The EU works to ensure that energy supplies from abroad are secure and affordable.
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Energy system integration

It will ensure that all sectors fully contribute to decarbonising our economy, at the lowest possible cost for consumers
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Research, technology and innovation

Innovation in low-carbon and clean energy technologies are essential to fulfil the EU’s energy union strategy.
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Infrastructure

A modern energy infrastructure, connecting markets and regions, is crucial to meet EU’s energy and climate goals
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International cooperation

EU energy cooperation with countries around the world and international institutions.
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Oil, gas and coal

Ensuring the efficient and responsible use of fossil fuels.
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Nuclear energy

The EU aims to ensure safe and secure use of civil nuclear energy which generates almost 30% of its electricity.

Leadership and organisation

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Commissioner

Kadri Simson
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Director-General

Ditte Juul Jørgensen
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Deputy Director-General

Massimo Garribba

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Energy strategy

Energy efficiency

Renewable energy

Markets and consumers

Energy security

Energy system integration

Research, technology and innovation

Infrastructure

International cooperation

Oil, gas and coal

Nuclear energy

Leadership and organisation

Kadri Simson

Ditte Juul Jørgensen

Massimo Garribba

European Commission

European Union