"DG Energy Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

The improved EU energy label – paving way for more innovative and energy efficient products (16/02/2021)

From 1 March 2021, there will be changes to the EU energy label rules – for fridges, dishwashers, washing machines and televisions – to make them more understandable for consumers. Helping people to save energy, and thereby save money and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. The article is available in EN, FR, DE, ES, IT and PL.

SAMIRA Action Plan: Radiological and nuclear technology in support of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan (05/02/2021)

The plan will improve EU coordination, ensure that radiological and nuclear technologies continue to benefit the health of EU citizens, and contribute to the fight against cancer and other diseases

Commission launches the secretariat of a new initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine (15/02/2021)

Mirroring the successful EU Initiative for coal regions in transition, the newly established secretariat will deliver support to coal regions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine.

New European Bauhaus: Commission launches design phase (18/01/2021)

Continued EU funding commitment to support energy efficiency in urban areas (29/01/2021)

Joint statement from seventh ministerial meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council (11/02/2021)

Opening and closing remarks by Commissioner Simson on the safety of the Ostrovets nuclear power plant in Belarus at the European Parliament Plenary (11/02/2021)

Speech by Commissioner Kadri Simson at the Conference on Hydrogen in the Central and Eastern Europe Region (12/02/2021)

State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion public support by twelve Member States for a second pan-European research and innovation project along the entire battery value chain (26/01/2021)

EU Cohesion policy: over €55 million for a more reliable and energy-efficient heating system in Croatia (25/01/2021)

Energy prices made easy (22/01/2021)

EU Refining Forum (18/02/2021)

Webinar: Integrated home renovation services in Europe (26/02/2021)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum (14/06/2021)

Implementation of the network code on requirements for grid connection of generators (05/02/2021)

Support to the evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (05/02/2021)

Follow up study on the economic benefits of ITER and BA projects to EU industry (08/02/2021)

ITER and COVID-19 (03/02/2021)

EU renewable energy financing mechanism: opening the way for private investment (11/01/2021)

A survey aimed at encouraging private entities to participate in the renewable energy financing mechanism has been launched by the European Commission and will be open until 15 February. The seven-point questionnaire aims at providing the Commission with indicative feedback on potential participants to the mechanism, in preparation for the first call for proposals.

New European Bauhaus: Commission launches design phase (18/01/2021)

Call for applications for candidate projects of common interest in the carbon dioxide transport thematic area (12/01/2021)

Call for applications for candidate projects of common interest in the smart grids thematic area (12/01/2021)

Electricity and gas market reports highlight impact of confinement in third quarter, despite easing of restrictions (12/01/2021)

Wind and water provide most renewable electricity (12/01/2021)

Can you afford to heat your home? (07/01/2021)

Energy Community Treaty: making it fit for the future (17/12/2020)

EEFIG Plenary meeting 2021 (09/02/2021)

Benchmarking analysis of member states approaches to definition of national inventories radioactive waste and spent fuel (15/12/2020)

Study on the insurance, private and financial markets in the field of nuclear third party liability (15/12/2020)

Consultation on the list of candidate projects of common interest in electricity and gas (14/01/2021)

EU action plan towards a zero pollution ambition for air, water and soil (11/11/2020)

EU energy efficiency directive (EED) – evaluation and review (17/11/2020)

EU renewable energy rules – review (17/11/2020)

Boosting offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral Europe (26/11/2020)

The European Commission presented a new strategy to boost offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral Europe.

Green Deal: Sustainable batteries for a circular and climate neutral economy (10/12/2020)

The European Commission proposes to modernise EU legislation on batteries, delivering its first initiative among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan.

Baltic States and Poland sign €720 million grant agreement for the Baltic Synchronisation project (14/12/2020)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the informal video conference of energy ministers (14/12/2020)

Joint press statement on EU-Ukraine ministerial meeting on energy (10/12/2020)

Call for applications for candidate projects of common interest (PCIs) in electricity and gas (25/11/2020)

Oil and gas industry commits to new framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions (26/11/2020)

Major players agree to more transparent reporting in a move that will help tackle one of the biggest and most solvable contributors to the climate crisis

15th European Nuclear Energy Forum (01/03/2021)

Developments in nuclear medicine (08/12/2020)

Comprehensive examination and analyses of the situation of transport of nuclear materials (02/12/2020)

Batteries Europe Strategic Research Agenda (10/12/2020)

Recommendations for an integrated framework for the financing of joint (hybrid) offshore wind projects (17/11/2020)

Coal regions in transition virtual week / 16-18 November - Outcomes and resources (11/12/2020)

The revamped EEFIG website is launching tomorrow! Keep an eye on our energy news announcements. (15/12/2020)

Commission proposes revised rules for cross-border energy infrastructure in line with the European Green Deal (15/12/2020)

The European Commission has today adopted a proposal to revise the EU rules on Trans-European Networks for Energy (the TEN-E Regulation) to better support the modernisation of Europe's cross-border energy infrastructure and achieve the Green Deal's objectives.

New, improved rules for energy consumers (12/11/2020)

New rules providing more accurate and transparent energy bills for consumers are now in force across the EU. The most important new provisions relate to obligations for more accurate and frequent metering of the consumed energy, more transparent billing and access to relevant information.

New short educational videos about energy for young Europeans (12/11/2020)

A series of 5 short, animated videos about various aspects of energy are now out, including on renewable energy, energy efficiency and what are the EU's energy sources. The videos are in EN but subtitled in 22 languages.

Poland: EIB and LBBW finance four wind farms near Poznan (12/11/2020)

Progress on Clean energy for EU islands initiative (12/11/2020)

Commission approves €150 million Romanian scheme to support investments in district heating systems based on renewable energy sources (13/11/2020)

Green and digital: study shows technical and policy options to limit surge in energy consumption for cloud and data centres (12/11/2020)

EIB and Gmp join forces to promote investment in sustainable buildings in Madrid (12/11/2020)

Just Transition Platform meeting – coal regions in transition virtual week 16-19 November 2020 (16/11/2020)

Meeting on TEN-E cross-regional groups on electricity, gas, smart grids and CO2 thematic areas (17/11/2020)

Citizens’ Energy Forum 2020 (19/11/2020)

SET Plan conference 2020: Making the SET Plan fit for the EU green recovery (23/11/2020)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum (07/12/2020)

Contribution of the electricity sector to smart sector integration (12/11/2020)

Study on energy costs, taxes and the impact of government interventions on investments (12/11/2020)

Measuring the contribution of gas infrastructure projects to sustainability as defined in the TEN-E regulation (12/11/2020)

Assistance in view of the setting up and implementation of the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (12/11/2020)

Competition policy and the Green Deal (13/10/2020)

Ocean energy — evaluation of EU renewable power generation & policy (27/08/2020)

SEIforum webinar: Channeling investments to the renovation of social housing in Europe (13/11/2020)

Offshore renewable energy strategy, EED and REDII consultations to be launched (16/11/2020)

Towards a just and clean energy transition (14/10/2020)

Decarbonising the EU economy can only be successful if every EU state is part of it. Read more about the provisions of the Just Transition Mechanism and the coal regions in transition initiative through which the EU commits itself to safeguarding carbon dependent regions - article available in EN, FR, DE, ES, IT and PL

State of the energy union: Progress made on the clean energy transition and a basis for green recovery (15/10/2020)

This annual report, and a range of accompanying documents, provides a snapshot of where the EU stands on the clean energy transition. Delve into energy insights and updates on energy subsidies, prices and costs, clean energy competitiveness, renewables, and the EU assessment on the individual NECPs

Commission adopts EU methane strategy (15/10/2020)

The EU Methane Strategy sets out measures to cut methane emissions in the energy, agriculture and waste sectors, in Europe and internationally.

Renovation wave: Doubling the renovation rate to cut emissions, boost recovery and reduce energy poverty (15/10/2020)

Through this new initiative, the Commission is aiming to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years, thereby reducing emissions, boosting the post-Covid recovery and addressing energy poverty.

New financing mechanism to boost renewable energy (14/10/2020)

Launching at the beginning of 2021, the mechanism will make it easier for EU countries to work together to reach national and communal energy targets, including through investments.

Investing in new energy infrastructure: Green light for EU grants worth nearly €1 billion (15/10/2020)

Operating across strategic, climate, recovery and intercommunal targets, the Commission records a great success in securing the funds to set up an up-to-date energy infrastructural system.

Baltic ministers endorse commitment for closer cooperation on offshore energy (14/10/2020)

The Central and South-Eastern European energy connectivity high-level group reinforces regional cooperation (14/10/2020)

Renewables could cover more than one-third of energy demand in Central and South Eastern Europe (14/10/2020)

Clean energy for EU islands online forum (26/10/2020)

Energy Infrastructure Forum 2020 (29/10/2020)

Study on energy prices, costs and their impact on industry and households (15/10/2020)

Quarterly report on European gas markets (15/10/2020)

Quarterly report on European electricity markets (15/10/2020)

Final report on the technical support to the development of a smart readiness indicator for buildings (15/10/2020)

EU energy in figures: Key energy data in your pocket (10/09/2020)

New energy figures show that renewable energy is a leading source of electricity in the EU and that the EU has reduced gross inland consumption and greenhouse gas emissions between 2005-2018. These facts and many more are available in the 2020 energy statistical pocketbook.

Almost €1.4 billion requested in Horizon 2020 energy funding (10/09/2020)

EIB and UniCredit Bank Austria finance development of one of Austria's largest wind farms (10/09/2020)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the First World Solar Technology Summit (10/09/2020)

The Commissioner for Energy addressed the role of solar energy for cost-effectively tackling climate change while also enhancing energy security, growth and jobs in her speech.

34th Madrid Forum (14/10/2020)

Clean energy for EU islands online forum (26/10/2020)

Transforming the measurement and mitigation of energy poverty (10/09/2020)

Service contract to assess the efficiency of some EU-funded activities carried out in the frame of the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant (LT) (09/09/2020)

Roadmap: EU energy efficiency directive, evaluation and review (03/08/2020)

Roadmap: EU renewable energy rules (03/08/2020)

Offshore renewable energy strategy (16/07/2020)

EU Green Deal – Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (22/07/2020)

A new generation of EU energy labels (14/08/2020)

Using energy more efficiently is one of the best ways of reaching the EU's aim of carbon neutrality by 2050. The EU energy labels is a well-known tool that helps consumers make informed choices. The new generation of labels will drive energy efficiency and innovation even further.

Review of renewables and energy efficiency directives - Commission launches first steps in process (12/08/2020)

Through the roadmaps, the European Commission is seeking input from the public on how to improve measures on renewable energy and energy efficiency in line with the European Green Deal and its related strategies.

ITER ceremony marks start of the assembly phase (12/08/2020)

After over a decade of design, manufacturing and construction, the ITER device is now entering its assembly phase, marking a significant milestone in the road to fusion power.

Despite improvement in 2018, progress on energy efficiency needs to be stepped up (12/08/2020)

EU energy consumption fell in 2018, following a rise in 2014-2017, but a considerable acceleration in this reduction is needed if the 2020 target for energy efficiency is to be achieved, according to the Commission’s annual progress report on energy efficiency.

EIP-SCC Marketplace General Assembly (02/09/2020)

Hydrogen generation in Europe: Overview of costs and key benefits (12/08/2020)

Consultation on Finland's market reform plan (14/07/2020)

Energy market regulation – fees to be paid to European agency ACER (08/06/2020)

Powering a climate-neutral economy: Commission sets out plans for the energy system of the future and clean hydrogen (14/07/2020)

The EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector, driven by the twin goals of a cleaner planet and a stronger economy.

Market reports highlight turbulent quarter for electricity and gas (16/07/2020)

The first 3 months of 2020 were highly volatile for Europe's energy markets, in part due to Covid-19 confinement measures. For both demand and supply, the net impact was a record high share of renewables (40%) in electricity generation and a record low (33%) for the share of fossil fuels.

Commission open to views on methane strategy (16/07/2020)

Launch of the European Just Transition Platform (14/07/2020)

Boosting the EU's green recovery: Commission invests €1 billion in innovative clean technology projects (14/07/2020)

Progress on North Seas Energy Cooperation (14/07/2020)

First ever European Youth Energy Day (14/07/2020)

Energy efficiency: new tyre labels highlight potential fuel savings, safety and noise pollution (14/07/2020)

9th EU-China Energy Dialogue (14/07/2020)

Roadmap on EU methane strategy (08/07/2020)

Consultation on Italian market reform plan (01/07/2020)

Towards an inclusive energy transition in the European Union (14/07/2020)

National energy and climate plans (16/06/2020)

Introduced under the new legislative framework, this ground-breaking concept outlines how each EU country aims to fulfil its energy and climate goals through an inclusive, transparent and well-coordinated process for the coming 10 years.

EUSEW 2020 focuses on green recovery and growth (15/06/2020)

The yearly EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be a digital event from 22 to 26 June, focusing on how to go beyond crisis through clean energy for green recovery and growth.

Remarks by Commissioner Simson at the press point following the video conference of Energy Ministers (16/06/2020)

Highlighting the role of clean energy technologies, and the link between technology, recovery and the EU climate neutral ambition.

Have your say on the future renovation wave initiative (15/06/2020)

The renovation wave initative will increase both rate and quality of renovations, thereby helping to decarbonise the EU building stock and making it more green, digital and resilient.

Reviewing the EU rules on trans-European energy infrastructure (15/06/2020)

A public consultation on the review of the EU rules will feed into the Commission's deliberation on revising the EU regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure.

EU support for an interconnected energy infrastructure (15/06/2020)

A new brochure illustrates the energy window of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and gives an overview of all 139 launched actions, key features of the programme and a breakdown by sector.

Outlining good practices to reduce energy sector risks during a pandemic (15/06/2020)

Commission approves €550 million Danish scheme to support electricity production from biomass installation (15/06/2020)

Investment Plan: first EIB support for solar energy project in Poland (15/06/2020)

Support for electricity production in Spanish non-peninsular territories (15/06/2020)

Support schemes for energy-intensive companies in Croatia (15/06/2020)

EU Sustainable Energy Week (22/06/2020)

Registrations are now open

Webinar: Sustainable energy investments in Member State recovery plans, part II (30/06/2020)

Energy efficiency in buildings – consultation on ‘renovation wave’ initiative (11/06/2020)

Trans-European energy infrastructure – revision of guidelines (18/05/2020)

Operation of the secretariat of the initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine (25/05/2020)

Energy market regulation - fees to be paid to European agency ACER (08/06/2020)

Member state reports on energy poverty 2019 (15/06/2020)

Technical study on the possible introduction of optional building renovation passports (15/06/2020)

Regulatory and administrative requirements to entry and trade on gas wholesale markets in the EU (15/06/2020)

Regulatory framework for LNG terminal (15/06/2020)

Energy security in the EU (13/05/2020)

Energy security is key to ensure secure, affordable and competitive energy for all EU citizens, even in times of crisis. The article is available in EN, FR, DE, ES, IT and PL.

Energy Council discussion confirms key position for energy sector in economic recovery (13/05/2020)

The EU energy sector has proven resilient in crisis and will play a key role in the economic recovery

Plan for EU financing mechanism for renewable energy projects (13/05/2020)

A new feedback procedure will help establish an EU financing mechanism for renewable energy projects, which will in turn enable EU countries to work closely together to reach renewable energy targets.

Speech by Commissioner Simson on the role of industry in the European Green Deal (14/05/2020)

Mastering the power of the sun: Europe delivers first magnet in the history of ITER (13/05/2020)

Baltic regional gas market roadmap will mark first cross-border merger between 4 EU countries (13/05/2020)

Closure of Dutch coal fired power plant (13/05/2020)

Methane emissions: best practices in MRV and abatement in the agriculture, energy and waste sectors (09/06/2020)

Study on energy storage - Contribution to the security of electricity supply in Europe (11/05/2020)

Impact of the use of the biomethane and hydrogen potential on trans-European infrastructure (11/05/2020)

Shaping a sustainable industry: Guidance for best practices & policy recommendations (11/05/2020)

Prospects of LNG Markets in the Eastern Partner Countries (11/05/2020)

Analysis of nuclear fuel availability at EU level from a security of supply perspective (11/05/2020)

Feedback on roadmap for the renovation wave strategy (11/05/2020)

Feedback on integration impact assessment on Trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E Regulation review) (11/05/2020)

Feedback on roadmap for a strategy for energy system integration (11/05/2020)

Consultation on a planned procedural clarification in four electricity guidelines by way of a Commission Implementing Regulation (11/05/2020)

Public consultation on 2030 Climate Target Plan (31/03/2020)

Test Cover Page European Climate Pact (04/03/2020)

This is a test for the Climate Pact Magazine