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Bogdan Atanasiu is Senior Policy Officer on Energy Efficiency in Buildings at the Directorate-General for Energy. "Commission en direct" interviewed him recently, an interview we are sharing below.

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Designed to support you in navigating and advancing your citizen energy initiative with confidence, CEAH's guidance documents offer clear, practical insights - with each issue tackling a different key subject.

See how energy poverty is being addressed while advancing decarbonisation and energy justice. The Energy Sharing Initiative of Agra do Amial in Porto launched in 2024 with support from the municipality and public utilities.

The European Commission supports a harmonised implementation of the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) across the Member States (MS) who voluntarily opt to implement it. This document, is an output of the activities of the SRI support team, and aims to provide provisional guidance on the implementation of the SRI during the period when Member States may opt to conduct test phases. At a future date the European Commission may prepare formal guidance on the implementation of the SRI informed by the experience accrued during the national test phases. The current version presents guidance that draws upon the knowledge of the SRI technical support team and some experience already relayed through provisional MS testing.

"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.

Remarks at the European Parliament's ITRE Committee

Speech at the Fourth PCI Energy Days

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the 16th European Nuclear Energy Forum

The large-scale multi-actor training and mentorship programme to ASSist people with physical impairments in energy povERTy (ASSERT) is a European project funded under the LIFE Programme, aiming to support people with physical disabilities who are experiencing energy poverty across five pilot countries (Italy, Cyprus, Greece, France, and Spain).

Watch this year's forum trailer to get an impression of the atmosphere!

The RENOVERTY project has released a new free online course on co-creation, designed to support inclusive and community-driven energy renovations in rural areas across Europe. The training introduces co-creation as a process where residents, local authorities, NGOs, and energy experts work together to shape renovation plans that reflect the needs of rural communities.

Save the date! Join this year’s high-level gathering of practitioners and representatives from coal+ regions, organised in collaboration with the Research Fund for Coal and Steel

The second call for CEAH’s Technical Assistance (TA) programme will open this autumn, from 1 September to 2 October 2026. Whether you're just starting out or scaling an established project, this programme provides the practical expertise and guidance needed to help citizen energy initiatives thrive across the EU.

The 4th Citizen Energy Breakfast webinar will be hosted in September, featuring Radim Lang, guest speaker from ENERKOM Podlipansko – a regional citizen energy initiative operating across 57 municipalities in Central Bohemia.

In its latest report, the LOCATEE project (LOCal Authorities to Tackle Energy povErty in private multi-apartment buildings), co-funded by the European Union under the LIFE programme, examined the potential of building energy renovation and renewable energy integration to reduce energy poverty in private multi-family buildings and support decarbonisation. Covering three pilot cities in Poland, Portugal, and Greece, the study assesses the impact of insulation, heating system upgrades, and photovoltaic installations on energy demand, carbon emissions, and energy bills.

Where is energy poverty most acute across Europe? EPAH's latest report maps the regions facing the highest vulnerability to severe energy poverty, providing new evidence to help target support where it is needed most. Combining data analysis with expert insights, the assessment draws on social and energy indicators, climate data and national expertise to identify areas at greatest risk.

How can we better identify the regions most affected by energy poverty? EPAH's latest report presents a methodology that combines regional data with local expertise to pinpoint where support is needed most across Europe. By pairing top-down analysis of Eurostat data with bottom-up validation from national and local experts, the methodology identifies not only high-risk regions but also vulnerable cities, municipalities and neighbourhoods that may otherwise be overlooked.

Slovenia decreased excises on Eurosuper95, diesel and heating oil from 10.03.2026. Portugal reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 16.03.2026. Hungary decreased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 13.03.2026. Portugal reduced excises temporarily on Eurosuper95 and diesel again from 20.03.2026. Italy lowered excise taxes on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil since 19.03.2026. Spain temporarily reduced VAT and reduced excise taxes on all the fuels since 22.03.2026. Ireland reduced excises on Eurosuper, diesel and heating oil from 25.03.2026. Croatia decreased excises on Eurosuper and diesel from 30.03.2026. Poland reduced excises and introduced lower VAT rate on Eurosuper and diesel from 30.03.2026. Slovenia lowered excises for diesel and heating gasoil, and other indirect taxes from 24.03.2026. Cyprus lowered excises for Eurosuper and diesel from 01.04.2026. Portugal lowered excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.04.2026. Austria reduced excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.04.2026. Hungary reduced excise taxes on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 13.04.2026. Czechia lowered excise taxes for diesel from 08.04.2026. Lithuania reduced excises on diesel from 20.04.2026. Portugal increased excises for the diesel from 20.04.2026. Portugal adjusted upwards excises on diesel from 27.04.2026. Romania reduced excises on diesel from 27.04.2026. Sweden reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.05.2026. Germany reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.05.2026. Austria edged up excises for the Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.05.2026. Portugal adjusted downwards excises for Eurosuper95 and for diesel from 01.05.2026. Italy increased excises on Eurosuper95 and LPG from 01.05.2026. Croatia lowered excises for Eurosuper95 from 04.05.2026. Portugal adjusted excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel upwards from 11.05.2026. Slovenia reduced excise on Eurosuper95 and increased other indirect taxes on Eurosuper95, diesel, and heating oil from 12.05.2026. Portugal has corrected excise on Eurosuper95 down and excise on diesel up since 18.05.2026. Portugal has reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 25.05.2026. Temporary relief with lower excise tax on diesel ended in Italy on 07.06.2026. Croatia reduced Excise on Eurosuper 95 from 19.05.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.06.2026. Austria increased bio component in Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.06.2026. Slovenia increased other indirect taxes on Eurosuper95, diesel and heating oil from 02.06.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises on Eurosuper95 and down on diesel from 08.06.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises on Eurosuper95 and down on diesel from 15.06.2026. Slovenia lowered excises on Eurosuper95 from 16.06.2026. Poland increased excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 16.06.2026. Hungary decreased excises on Eurosuper95, diesel and heating oil from 22.06.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises for Eurosuper95 and diesel from 22.06.2026. Excise tax exemption for diesel in Lithuania, which applied from mid-April 2026, has been cancelled from 16.06.2026. Temporary relief in excises for Eurosuper95 and diesel in Croatia ended up on 16.06.2026. Sweden introduced temporary relief on Eurosuper 95 and diesel excises from 06.07.2026 until November. Portugal adjusted excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel excises since 06.07.2026. Austria increased Eurosuper95 and diesel excises from 06.07.2026. Tax relief in Italy ended on 06.07.2026. Spain decreased excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.07.2026. Portugal adjusted down excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel since 13.07.2026. Portugal adjusted excises for the Eurosuper 95 up and diesel down from 20.07.2026. Hungary increased excises from 20.07.2026. Portugal adjusted down excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 27.07.2026. Czech excise relief on diesel ended on 27.07.2026. and it went up to a level before the crisis.

Slovenia decreased excises on Eurosuper95, diesel and heating oil from 10.03.2026. Portugal reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 16.03.2026. Hungary decreased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 13.03.2026. Portugal reduced excises temporarily on Eurosuper95 and diesel again from 20.03.2026. Italy lowered excise taxes on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil since 19.03.2026. Spain temporarily reduced VAT and reduced excise taxes on all the fuels since 22.03.2026. Ireland reduced excises on Eurosuper, diesel and heating oil from 25.03.2026. Croatia decreased excises on Eurosuper and diesel from 30.03.2026. Poland reduced excises and introduced lower VAT rate on Eurosuper and diesel from 30.03.2026. Slovenia lowered excises for diesel and heating gasoil, and other indirect taxes from 24.03.2026. Cyprus lowered excises for Eurosuper and diesel from 01.04.2026. Portugal lowered excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.04.2026. Austria reduced excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.04.2026. Hungary reduced excise taxes on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 13.04.2026. Czechia lowered excise taxes for diesel from 08.04.2026. Lithuania reduced excises on diesel from 20.04.2026. Portugal increased excises for the diesel from 20.04.2026. Portugal adjusted upwards excises on diesel from 27.04.2026. Romania reduced excises on diesel from 27.04.2026. Sweden reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.05.2026. Germany reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.05.2026. Austria edged up excises for the Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.05.2026. Portugal adjusted downwards excises for Eurosuper95 and for diesel from 01.05.2026. Italy increased excises on Eurosuper95 and LPG from 01.05.2026. Croatia lowered excises for Eurosuper95 from 04.05.2026. Portugal adjusted excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel upwards from 11.05.2026. Slovenia reduced excise on Eurosuper95 and increased other indirect taxes on Eurosuper95, diesel, and heating oil from 12.05.2026. Portugal has corrected excise on Eurosuper95 down and excise on diesel up since 18.05.2026. Portugal has reduced excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 25.05.2026. Temporary relief with lower excise tax on diesel ended in Italy on 07.06.2026. Croatia reduced Excise on Eurosuper 95 from 19.05.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.06.2026. Austria increased bio component in Eurosuper95 and diesel from 01.06.2026. Slovenia increased other indirect taxes on Eurosuper95, diesel and heating oil from 02.06.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises on Eurosuper95 and down on diesel from 08.06.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises on Eurosuper95 and down on diesel from 15.06.2026. Slovenia lowered excises on Eurosuper95 from 16.06.2026. Poland increased excises on Eurosuper95 and diesel from 16.06.2026. Hungary decreased excises on Eurosuper95, diesel and heating oil from 22.06.2026. Portugal corrected up the excises for Eurosuper95 and diesel from 22.06.2026. Excise tax exemption for diesel in Lithuania, which applied from mid-April 2026, has been cancelled from 16.06.2026. Temporary relief in excises for Eurosuper95 and diesel in Croatia ended up on 16.06.2026. Sweden introduced temporary relief on Eurosuper 95 and diesel excises from 06.07.2026 until November. Portugal adjusted excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel excises since 06.07.2026. Austria increased Eurosuper95 and diesel excises from 06.07.2026. Tax relief in Italy ended on 06.07.2026. Spain decreased excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel from 01.07.2026. Portugal adjusted down excises for Eurosuper 95 and diesel since 13.07.2026. Portugal adjusted excises for the Eurosuper 95 up and diesel down from 20.07.2026. Hungary increased excises from 20.07.2026.

The EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) underwent several updates in May and June 2026. The update includes several new features and data improvements: • An enhanced map interface for exploring building stock indicators • Preliminary GHG data for 2024 • Updated final energy consumption data

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