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News 16 July 2020

Preparing an EU strategy for offshore renewables – Have your say

In preparation for the EU strategy for offshore renewables, the Commission has published a roadmap that is open to public feedback for a four week period.

News 28 July 2020

ITER ceremony marks start of the assembly phase

A ceremony to celebrate the official beginning of ITER’s assembly has been held today (28 July)

News 23 July 2020

Despite improvement in 2018, progress on energy efficiency still needs to be stepped up, Commission report states

EU energy consumption fell in 2018, having been on the rise from 2014 to 2017, but a considerable acceleration in this reduction is needed

News 14 July 2020

Consultation on Finland's electricity market reform plan

The European Commission ha.s opened a consultation on proposed electricity market reforms in Finland

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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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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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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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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

Klaus-Dieter Borchardt

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Topics

Energy strategy

Energy efficiency

Renewable energy

Markets and consumers

Energy security

Research, technology and innovation

Energy system integration

Infrastructure

International cooperation

Oil, gas and coal

Nuclear energy

Leadership and organisation

Kadri Simson

Ditte Juul Jørgensen

Klaus-Dieter Borchardt

European Commission

European Union