Prices for Euro 95, diesel, and LPG are hovering around the same level, while heating oil is increasing a bit, due to the heating season. Changes in prices due to changes in excises and/or other indirect taxes in some Member States from 01.01.2026. Changes in EU and Eurozone averages due to rebasing due to new data on 2024 annual consumption. Slovenia increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 16.12.2025. Portugal increased excises on Eurosuper 95 and Diesel from 01/01/2026. Luxembourg increased excises on Eurosuper 95, Diesel, LPG and Heating oil from 01.01.2026. Sweden lowered excises on Eurosuper 95, Diesel, Heating oil and Residual fuel from 01.01.2026. France decreased excises on Eurosuper 95 and Diesel from 01.01.2026. Lithuania increased other indirect taxes on Eurosuper 95 from 01.01.2026. Bulgaria introduced euro since 01.01.2026. Germany increased excises on Eurosuper 95, Diesel, LPG and Heating oil since 01.01.2026. Hungary increased excises on LPG and Residual fuel oil (LS). Latvia increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and LPG, while lowering excise on Heating oil from 01.01.2026. Netherlands increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and LPG from 01.01.2026. Poland increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 01.01.2026. Italy equalized the excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel (effectively lowering excises on Eurosuper 95 and increasing excises on diesel) from 01.01.2026. Finland increased VAT rate. Portugal increased Other indirect taxes from 01.01.2026. Romania increased excises on all the fuels from 01.01.2026. Slovakia does not report Fuel oil from 01.01.2026. France increased excises on heating oil from 01.02.2026.
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Join us at the New European Bauhaus from 9-13 June in Brussels. In partnership with the EU Covenant of Mayors, our Citizen-led Renovation stand has been selected to showcase our initiatives. We hope to see you there!
Citizen-led Renovation initiative and EU Covenant of Mayors are joining forces to help municipalities, regions, energy agencies and energy communities harness the potential of citizen finance. Don't miss the webinar on 26 March!
The event will take place in Athens, Greece, on 17-18 March. It is organised by the European Commission’s (DG ENER), in collaboration with EPAH and the City of Athens.
The Smart Cities Marketplace has integrated the Tech4Good Toolkit into its knowledge base, ensuring that the solutions and good practices developed under the former Tech4Good Marketplace remain accessible and visible to cities and stakeholders across Europe.
On 5 May, the Coalition will host its 2nd General Assembly in Brussels. Read more about it by clicking the link.
During the session, the Smart Cities Marketplace presented its role as a resource for cities, city-led consortia and investors, highlighting how it supports the identification, shaping and scaling‑up of smart city projects.
Two successful calls for new members in 2025 led to significant increase in financial institution members and the introduction of industry members to the Coalition.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe’s economy, yet they face persistent challenges in implementing energy efficiency measures. SMEs invest in energy efficiency at only half the rate of other enterprises. Typical reasons are perceived high up-front costs, lack of resources, general complexity as well as fragmentation of the markets and services. The Coalition’s new Working Group on SMEs aims to address these challenges by developing business models and facilitating investments.
The first apartment building participating in the oPEN Lab project in Annelinn was transformed into a modern, energy-efficient building. The integrated renovation increases the quality of life of the residents of the municipality-owned social housing block and reduces their monthly costs.
SMARTeeSTORY has launched a new Smart Readiness Indicator Calculation Web Tool to support the digital and energy transition of non-residential historic buildings across Europe. The web-based tool enables users to assess how prepared historic buildings are to adopt smart technologies.
Following its successful launch, the Hungarian Hub of the Coalition is making significant progress in its mission to mobilise an additional HUF 500 billion (app. €1.25 billion) in private energy efficiency financing by 2028.
The EEEFC Working Group on energy renovations was established to provide expert input on the design and implementation of the voluntary framework for mortgage lenders under the EPBD Delegated Act on a voluntary portfolio framework. The Working Group has now delivered its draft report to the European Commission.
Prices for Euro 95, diesel, and LPG are hovering around the same level, while heating oil is increasing a bit, due to the heating season. Changes in prices due to changes in excises and/or other indirect taxes in some Member States from 01.01.2026. Changes in EU and Eurozone averages due to rebasing due to new data on 2024 annual consumption. Slovenia increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 16.12.2025. Portugal increased excises on Eurosuper 95 and Diesel from 01/01/2026. Luxembourg increased excises on Eurosuper 95, Diesel, LPG and Heating oil from 01.01.2026. Sweden lowered excises on Eurosuper 95, Diesel, Heating oil and Residual fuel from 01.01.2026. France decreased excises on Eurosuper 95 and Diesel from 01.01.2026. Lithuania increased other indirect taxes on Eurosuper 95 from 01.01.2026. Bulgaria introduced euro since 01.01.2026. Germany increased excises on Eurosuper 95, Diesel, LPG and Heating oil since 01.01.2026. Hungary increased excises on LPG and Residual fuel oil (LS). Latvia increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and LPG, while lowering excise on Heating oil from 01.01.2026. Netherlands increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and LPG from 01.01.2026. Poland increased excises on Eurosuper 95, diesel and heating oil from 01.01.2026. Italy equalized the excises on Eurosuper 95 and diesel (effectively lowering excises on Eurosuper 95 and increasing excises on diesel) from 01.01.2026. Finland increased VAT rate. Portugal increased Other indirect taxes from 01.01.2026. Romania increased excises on all the fuels from 01.01.2026. Slovakia does not report Fuel oil from 01.01.2026. France increased excises on heating oil from 01.02.2026.
Phase III of the CLR began with enthusiasm in 2026 as we expanded our partnership and welcomed the Estonian agency (EISEA), bringing the total number of enablers at European level to 11.
The European Commission hosted the 2nd Coalition Roundtable in early February 2026. The event brought together more than 150 participants to discuss the scaling up of private investment in energy efficiency and the Coalition’s priorities for the year ahead. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen opened the event.
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Valencia has launched the buying club of windows and awnings and did two capacity buildings involving a total of 50 participants interested in upgrading their windows. Click on the button to participate.
AURA-EE is organising training sessions on citizen-led renovation. Around 60 participants attended the first meeting on 5 February. The next event is scheduled on 5 March. Watch the video to learn more.