"DG Energy Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

Preparing a future EU strategy on energy sector integration (14/04/2020)

The future strategy on sector integration will focus on better linking up energy sectors and exploiting synergies to decarbonise our energy systems

New rules on external power supplies helps save energy (14/04/2020)

The new EU rules makes a range of household appliances like laptops and electric toothbrushes more energy efficient, helping consumers save money on their bills while reaching EU-wide energy savings.

Tackling mineral methane emissions (14/04/2020)

Gathering more than 200 participants across the EU, the online workshop paved the way for a future EU strategy on methane emissions reduction to help reach the EU's energy and climate goals.

BSO - Tracking energy in our buildings (15/04/2020)

The EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO) monitors and improves several energy aspects for buildings in the EU. By providing comparable and transparent data on the overall energy performance of buildings, it benefits policy makers, investors, stakeholders and the general public.

Improving waste management in Bulgaria (14/04/2020)

Have your say on the new LIFE programme (14/04/2020)

Benchmarking smart meter deployment in the EU-28 (14/04/2020)

Quarterly report on European electricity markets (14/04/2020)

Quarterly report on European gas markets (14/04/2020)

Consultation to establish the priority list of network codes (11/02/2020)

Cancellation of events (17/03/2020)

Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network (05/05/2020)

Renewable energy in Europe (18/03/2020)

Renewable energy plays a key role in achieving the EU's energy and climate objectives, and will help make our energy systems more affordable and secure for citizens.

€980 million funding for clean energy infrastructure (13/03/2020)

Investment Plan supports its first wind farm project in Poland (17/03/2020)

New energy performance of buildings directive kicks in (12/03/2020)

The new rules, which EU countries had to transpose by 10 March 2020, help citizens consume less energy, save money and live in healthier buildings.

Mastering the power of the sun: EU-Japan fusion exchange (13/03/2020)

Canada-EU exchange on energy efficiency (13/03/2020)

Renewables the top source in EU electricity generation (13/03/2020)

Workshop: Strategic plan to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector (20/03/2020)

Building the energy system of a climate-neutral Europe: An EU strategy for smart sector integration (cancelled) (03/04/2020)

Assessment and roadmap for digital transformation of the energy sector towards an innovative internal energy market (13/03/2020)

Broader Approach: Cutting-edge fusion energy research activities (13/03/2020)

Commissioner Simson outlines energy aspects of Green Deal to MEPs (13/02/2020)

Highlighted elements include the need to decouple economic growth from resource use, create more certainty in energy investments, and ensure a fair and just transition for all regions.

Renewable energy for heating and cooling (13/02/2020)

Primary and final energy consumption still 5% and 3% above their 2020 targets (13/02/2020)

Transforming waste into energy in Poland through cohesion policy (13/02/2020)

Commissioner Simson in Denmark to discuss European energy policy (13/02/2020)

Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson visited Denmark on 6-7 February as part of the Commission’s effort to spread the word on the European Green Deal and engage with citizens and stakeholders.

Kickstart for innovative electric power company in Spain (13/02/2020)

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place (18/02/2020)

Canada-EU workshop on energy efficiency (03/03/2020)

How the EU can support coal regions - MEP Jerzy Buzek (13/02/2020)

Consultation on Poland's electricity market reform plan (10/02/2020)

Call for experts to assess Connecting Europe Facility proposals in energy (21/02/2020)

Energy efficiency in buildings (14/02/2020)

By improving how energy is used in buildings, from introducing energy efficient material and smart solutions to boosting investments, we lower our energy demands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Launching the Just Transition Mechanism - for a green transition based on solidarity and fairness (15/01/2020)

On 14th January 2020, the Commission presented the European Green Deal’s Just Transition Mechanism and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan. The Just Transition Mechanism will provide tailored financial and practical support to help regions most affected by the transition, while the Investment Plan will mobilise public investment and help unlock private funds through EU financial instruments.

New electricity rules enters into force (13/01/2020)

On 1 January 2020, the Electricity Regulation EU/2019/943 agreed under the Clean energy for all European’s package, entered into force. It allows better integration of national markets and increased capacity for cross-border trade, generating lower prices. It will also allow greater access to renewable energies, ensuring a better response to demand and storage.

Remarks by Commissioner Simson during the Atlantic Council panel on geopolitics and energy security (14/01/2020)

Take home a prize from the EUSEW awards - submissions are open (15/01/2020)

EU continues to support global efforts to deploy renewable energy (14/01/2020)

Balticconnector gas pipeline up and running since 1 January 2020 (14/01/2020)

The first gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, the Balticconnector, has entered into commercial use since the start of 2020. It ends Finland’s isolation from the EU gas market and helps ensure the energy security of supply in the region.

Can you afford to heat your home? Findings from Eurostat survey (14/01/2020)

Host a session at the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2020 (15/01/2020)

Statement of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič on the positive outcome of trilateral gas talks (14/01/2020)

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place (18/02/2020)

Asturia's challenges towards decarbonisation and a just transition (14/01/2020)

Consultation on Lithuania's market reform plan (14/01/2020)

Consultation on Belgian electricity market reforms (18/12/2019)

Quarterly report on European electricity markets (Q3/2019) (14/01/2020)

Quarterly report on European gas markets (Q3/2019) (14/01/2020)

Consultation on United Kingdom's market reform plan for Great Britain (15/01/2020)

The Just Transition Mechanism (15/01/2020)

The Green Deal to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 (13/12/2019)

The European Commission today presented The European Green Deal – a roadmap for making the EU's economy sustainable by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy areas and making the transition just and inclusive for all.

New European Commissioner for energy takes office (13/12/2019)

On 1st December 2019, a new European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, took office. For the energy portfolio, the new Commissioner is Kadri Simson.

COP 25: EU Energy Day showcased EU role in clean energy transition (13/12/2019)

The EU Energy Day highlights how the EU can transform energy systems while improving cooperation across borders. Renewables, innovation and a just transition have a key role to play in delivering the European Green Deal and transforming the EU to a carbon-neutral economy by 2050.

EIB and IM2 Energía Solar join forces to create platform for building and operating photovoltaic power plants in Spain (13/12/2019)

Energy union: EU supports Celtic interconnector and Baltic synchronisation project at policy conference on interconnected energy grids (13/12/2019)

State Aid: €3.2 billion public support approved by the Commission for a pan-European research and innovation project in all segments of the battery value chain (13/12/2019)

EU-Africa Platform of Sustainable Energy Investments presents recommendations to boost investment in Africa (16/12/2019)

Clean mobility: Commission welcomes agreement on tyre labelling to save energy (13/12/2019)

EU Energy Day - on the road to becoming a climate-neutral continent (13/01/2020)

The European Green Deal - Europe's new growth strategy (11/12/2019)

The Platform for coal regions in transition (13/12/2019)

A just transition in the EU (13/12/2019)

Comprehensive study of building energy renovation activities and the uptake of nearly zero-energy buildings in the EU (13/12/2019)

4th list of Projects of Common Interest published (04/11/2019)

The European Commission has adopted the fourth list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) for implementing cross-border energy infrastructure in the EU. This list represents a careful balance among the three key objectives of the energy union: sustainability, affordability and security of supply.

A step forward for batteries in the EU's clean energy transition (04/11/2019)

On 22 October 2019, the general assembly of “Batteries Europe” gathered in Brussels over 200 companies and research organisations along the batteries value chain, as well as representatives of Member States and European regions.

EU Energy imports on the rise, EUROSTAT figures confirm (04/11/2019)

Juncker Plan supports energy solutions company in Spain and energy-efficient social housing in Germany (04/11/2019)

EU invests to upgrade Polish Liquefied Natural Gas terminal (04/11/2019)

EU supports first energy efficiency investment platform in Lithuania (04/11/2019)

Commission approves the British capacity market scheme (04/11/2019)

Commission opens investigation into public support for the refurbishment of district heating networks in Poland (04/11/2019)

Commission approves €64 million support for a waste-to-energy cogeneration plant in Poland (04/11/2019)

Conference on the future of the LIFE Programme (06/11/2019)

13th SET Plan Conference (13/11/2019)

Clean energy for EU islands forum (20/11/2019)

2019 Annual political dialogue - Platform for coal regions in transition (25/11/2019)

Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network (02/12/2019)

PCI Energy Days (03/12/2019)

EU coal regions: Two new case studies on Australia and Hungary (04/11/2019)

Quarterly report on European gas markets (04/11/2019)

Quarterly report on European electricity markets (04/11/2019)

New rules make household appliances more sustainable (02/10/2019)

In a continued effort to reduce Europe's carbon footprint and to make energy bills cheaper for European consumers, the Commission has adopted new ecodesign measures for products such as refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and televisions.

Special Eurobarometer on energy (30/09/2019)

Nine out of ten Europeans agree that the EU's energy policy priorities should be to ensure secure, clean and affordable energy to all Europeans - the main pillars of the EU's energy union, according to a new Eurobarometer survey.

Live-stream: Parliamentary hearing of Commissioner-designate for energy (30/09/2019)

Watch the live-stream of the hearing of the Commissioner-designate for energy, Kadri Simson, in front of the ITRE Committee of the European Parliament on Thursday, 3 October 2019, 9:00-12:00 CET.

Energy efficiency first - accelerating towards the objectives (30/09/2019)

The European Commission has adopted three recommendations to help EU countries implement the amending energy efficiency directive, including for energy savings obligations, revised metering and billing provisions for thermal energy and efficiency in heating and cooling.

More innovative and competitive national energy and climate plans (30/09/2019)

Energy taxation rules are out of step with EU energy and climate ambition (30/09/2019)

The EU invests €556 million in priority energy infrastructure (02/10/2019)

Juncker Plan supports €300 million in financing for energy-efficient housing in Sweden (02/10/2019)

EU invests in reliable electricity system in Czechia (02/10/2019)

33rd Madrid Forum (23/10/2019)

2019 Annual political dialogue - Platform for coal regions in transition (25/11/2019)

EU Clean Air Forum (28/11/2019)

Statistical pocketbook 2019: EU energy in figures (02/10/2019)

Study: Recommendable updates and improvements of the ENTSOG methodology for cost-benefit analysis of gas infrastructures (30/09/2019)

Study: Assessment methodology for the benefits of electricity storage projects for the PCI process (30/09/2019)

Consultation: Establishment of a smart readiness indicator for buildings (09/08/2019)

Renewables boost competitiveness of EU industry (02/09/2019)

A new two-part study shows that investments in the renewables sector can greatly benefit the competitiveness of EU industry and provide a major boost for jobs and growth. The study also identifies potential solutions to bottlenecks and administrative hurdles.

Establishing a smart readiness indicator for buildings (02/09/2019)

The European Commission has launched a consultation on a smart readiness indicator for buildings to help raise awareness of the benefits of smart technologies in buildings, including improved energy performance, comfort and well-being.

Climate action: EIB to finance construction of 21 wind farms in Spain (02/09/2019)

EU annual hard coal consumption declines further (02/09/2019)

EU consumption of hard coal saw a further 4% decline last year to 226 million tonnes, according to the latest published figures from EUROSTAT. Hard coal includes anthracite, coking coal and other bituminous coal, but not brown coal or coal products.

Eurostat 2017 figures on oil import dependency rates (02/09/2019)

European high-level conference on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) (05/09/2019)

The 11th Citizens Energy Forum (12/09/2019)

Study: Competitiveness of the renewable energy sector (02/09/2019)

Consultation: List of candidate Projects of Common Interest in oil infrastructure (04/07/2019)

Commission refers Belgium to court for failing to comply with EU electricity and gas rules (31/07/2019)

The European Commission has decided to refer Belgium to the Court of Justice of the EU for failure to ensure the correct implementation of EU electricity and gas market rules, including not correctly transposing certain rules on the powers of the national regulator.

Commission refers Italy to court for failure to transpose EU rules on protection against radiation (31/07/2019)

The European Commission has decided to refer Italy to the Court of Justice of the EU due to its failure to transpose the revised basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

July infringements package (31/07/2019)

In its July package of infringement decisions, the European Commission moves against Member States for not respecting EU energy rules.

Member States' compliance with EU law in 2018: improvements still needed (31/07/2019)

State aid: Endorsement of six offshore wind farms in France (31/07/2019)

State aid: Green light for Croatian LNG terminal at Krk island (31/07/2019)

Publication: Mainstreaming renewable energy sources (10/07/2019)

Publication: Clean energy for all Europeans (26/07/2019)

Supporting a clean and fair energy transition - Platform for Coal Regions in Transition (31/07/2019)

Energy Union: Commission calls on EU countries to step up ambition (27/06/2019)

The Commission has published its assessment of Member States' draft plans to implement the EU's Energy Union objectives, particularly the agreed 2030 energy and climate targets. A collective step up of ambition is required to reach the EU's commitments under the Paris agreement.

Energy security: The synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity networks - European solidarity in action (27/06/2019)

A new political roadmap that implements the synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity networks with the continental European network via Poland has been signed, with an agreed target date of 2025 for full synchronisation.

Driving energy efficiency in the European building stock (27/06/2019)

The Commission has published a series of new recommendations on how EU countries should implement the revised building modernisation aspects of the Energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD) to national law.

Experts deliver recommendations on electricity interconnections (27/06/2019)

New energy market reports covering the first quarter of 2019 (01/07/2019)

Launch of the BatteRIes Europe Platform (27/06/2019)

A research and innovation platform that gathers public and private stakeholders along the whole value chain of battery production.

Commissioners Arias Cañete and Vella attend G20 Energy and Environment Ministerial (27/06/2019)

Successful completion of the energy defence consultation forum's 2nd phase (27/06/2019)

Making the energy transition happen locally: 12th SET Plan conference (27/06/2019)

The conference took stock of different Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) initiatives, with a special focus on the role of cities and regional actors in the clean energy transition.

High-level event on cybersecurity in the energy sector (09/07/2019)

Clean energy for all Europeans - energy efficiency (28/06/2019)

Clean energy for all Europeans - renewable energy (28/06/2019)

Clean energy for all Europeans - consumers (28/06/2019)

Study: Impact assessment "Measures resulting from the mid-term evaluation of the Oil Stocks Directive 2009/119" (24/06/2019)

Study: Assessing the independence and effectiveness of national regulatory authorities in the field of energy (14/06/2019)