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Learn more about EU-funded projects in the field of batteries.

"Tackling energy poverty through local actions ‒ Inspiring cases from across Europe" is the result of extensive research on energy poverty leading to a collection of more than 200 cases. From retrofit plans to grants, information campaigns and consultation visits to vulnerable households, discover 24 projects and measures tackling energy poverty.

The report investigates the future of solid fossil fuels in the Western Balkans and Ukraine and the impact of the energy transition on the number of jobs related to these activities.

The Smart readiness indicator (SRI) is introduced in this short video. Watch it and share it !

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) brings together public authorities, private companies, projects, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to save energy and move towards renewables for clean, secure and efficient energies.

This year, EUSEW will return on 26-30 September in a new hybrid format, with both participants and speakers able to participate onsite and online.

The IEEG Expo and Conference will be inaugurated by the Greek Government. The conference includes speakers and exhibitors from Greece, Israel, Egypt, the European Commission, as well as the United States among others.

The European Commission’s latest reports on gas and electricity markets, which cover the second quarter of 2018, have just been published, containing a wide range of data about supply and usage of electricity and gas in the EU.

The EU energy statistical pocketbook (2018 version) provides energy statistics for all EU countries and the EU as a whole, covering areas including energy production and consumption, socio-economic indicators, and the impact of the energy sector on the environment.

Be part of the next Smart Cities Marketplace Matchmaking – with activities at the SmartEnCity Final Conference on 14 to 15 June on-site in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain and online from 13 to 24 June.

DUE TO RUSSIAN AGGRESSION ON UKRAINE (WHICH BEGUN ON 24.02.2022), ALL INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PRICES WENT UP. Prices for Euro 95 are rising again, while Diesel, Heating oil and LPG are calming down. Croatia relaxed its administrative price cap for Euro Super 95 and Diesel and was joined by Hungary from 15/11/2021 and Slovenia with price cap on Heating oil from 15/11/2021. Greece has floating Other indirect taxes that change every week. New VAT of 25% on all fuels introduced by Sweden from start of 2022. New excise taxes from start of 2022 enacted by Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. New Other indirect taxes enacted by Belgium, Latvia, Cyprus, Ireland, Hungary and Portugal. Poland reduced VAT to 8% and Slovenia reduced excise taxes from February. Spain and France introduced rebates on retail price up to 15% from April 1st. Italy increased temporarily Excise Duty to Gasoil and Carbon Tax to Gasoil & Fuel Oil from 1 May 2022. Sweden reduced excises on gasoline and diesel. Slovenia reintroduced price caps for Eurosuper 95 and Diesel. Portugal lowered further excise tax on Eurosuper 95.

The Citizen’s Control of Personal Data Initiative within the Smart Cities Marketplace is working with other initiatives to provide a joint approach to tackling the highly significant task of helping a smart city utilise the personal data of its citizens in a way that is beneficial and safe for all.

Proposal for a directive.