"DG Energy Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

Commission welcomes Parliament committee votes on Clean Energy Package (01/08/2018)

The recent political agreements on new legislation for Renewables, Energy Efficiency and Governance were strongly endorsed in a joint meeting of the EP ITRE and ENVI Committees this month – thereby moving a further step closer towards fulfilling the Energy Union.

Second energy interconnection summit: Lisbon declaration is signed (01/08/2018)

In Lisbon on Friday 27th July, at the Second Energy Interconnections summit, the Lisbon Declaration was signed.

EU and China step up cooperation on climate change and clean energy (01/08/2018)

The EU and China reaffirmed their commitment this month to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement and intensify their cooperation on climate change and clean energy.

EU coal regions: opportunities and challenges ahead (01/08/2018)

Completing the Energy Union: EU invests €48 million in priority energy infrastructure (01/08/2018)

Infringement - Internal energy market: Commission refers Germany and Hungary to the Court of Justice of the EU for failure to fully comply with the Third Energy Package (01/08/2018)

Comprehensive risk and safety assessments of the Belarus nuclear power plant completed (01/08/2018)

8th EU-US Energy Council in Brussels (01/08/2018)

Watch the webstreamed sessions of the event "EU Vision for a Modern, Clean and Competitive Economy" (01/08/2018)

130th Plenary session of the Committee of the Regions - discussion on Energy and Climate policy, with the participation of Miguel Arias Cañete (01/08/2018)

10th Citizens' Energy Forum (20/09/2018)

Madrid Forum (17/10/2018)

Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reductions (17/07/2018)

The Energy Union gets simplified, robust and transparent governance: Commission welcomes ambitious agreement (02/07/2018)

An ambitious political agreement on the governance of the Energy Union was reached on 20 June 2018 between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.

Energy efficiency first: Commission welcomes agreement on energy efficiency (02/07/2018)

A political agreement on new rules for improving energy efficiency in Europe was reached on 19 June 2018 between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council.

Europe leads the global clean energy transition: Commission welcomes ambitious agreement on further renewable energy development in the EU (02/07/2018)

An ambitious political agreement on increasing renewable energy use in Europe was reached on 14 June 2018 between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.

New Energy Performance in Buildings Directive comes into force on 9 July 2018 (02/07/2018)

The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2018/844 has been published in the EU Official Journal (L156) and entered into force as of 9 July 2018.

G20 Energy ministers meeting in Argentina to discuss clean energy transition (02/07/2018)

The G20 Energy Ministers met in Bariloche, Argentina on 15 June 2018 to discuss public policies to help promote the transition towards more flexible, more transparent and cleaner energy systems.

European solidarity on Energy: Synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity network with the European system strengthens security of supply (02/07/2018)

The President of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker together with the Heads of State or Government of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland on 28 June 2018 agreed on the Political Roadmap for synchronising the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European network by the target date of 2025.

Successful EU Sustainable Energy Week focused on clean energy transition (02/07/2018)

EU Budget: Commission proposes increased funding to invest in connecting Europeans with high-performance infrastructure (02/07/2018)

More growth and jobs: €500 million in EU funding available for clean energy infrastructure (02/07/2018)

Continued budgetary support for nuclear safety and decommissioning proposed by the Commission (02/07/2018)

Europe continues to show leadership by supporting the completion of ITER, the international experimental fusion reactor (02/07/2018)

Greener and more secure electricity in Madeira thanks to EU funds (02/07/2018)

Important impetus for integration of energy markets in South East Europe: Prime Ministers issue statement of support for Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector (02/07/2018)

Commissioner Arias Cañete discusses progress in regional energy cooperation in Central and South East Europe (02/07/2018)

Fifth CESEC meeting: important milestones reached in energy projects in Central and South-Eastern European Countries (02/07/2018)

The construction phase of the Balticconnector pipeline started (02/07/2018)

New energy market reports covering the first quarter of 2018 (02/07/2018)

First Clean Air Outlook: Europe's air pollution health problems could be halved by 2030, if action is taken now (02/07/2018)

Comprehensive risk and safety assessments of the Belarus nuclear power plant completed (04/07/2018)

June infringements package: key decisions. Nuclear waste: Commission calls on Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia and Malta to correctly transpose EU rules (02/07/2018)

June infringements package: key decisions. Nuclear safety: Commission calls on Belgium, Poland and Spain to completely transpose EU nuclear safety rules (02/07/2018)

Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of Uniper by Fortum (02/07/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the EU for Talanoa Conference (02/07/2018)

Signature of the Political Roadmap on the synchronisation of the Baltic States’ electricity networks (02/07/2018)

The EU’s vision for a modern, clean economy - Stakeholder event (10/07/2018)

Public consultation on potential measures for regulating the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment (16/04/2018)

Commission to host high-level stakeholder event on EU vision for a modern, clean and competitive economy (04/07/2018)

On 10-11 July, the European Commission will organise a high-level stakeholder consultation event on the EU’s long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a modern, clean and competitive economy.

Preparing the EU’s vision for a modern, clean economy (05/06/2018)

In his EUSEW keynote speech Commissioner Arias Cañete confirmed that the Commission will be launching a public consultation in the next few weeks in order to prepare the Commission Long-Term Strategy document, which will include a major stakeholder conference on 10th and 11th July.

EU Budget: Commission proposes to increase funding to support the environment and climate action (04/06/2018)

For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to increase funding by almost 60% for LIFE, the EU programme for the environment and climate action.

Commission welcomes Council adoption of new Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (31/05/2018)

The revised Energy Performance of Buildings directive (EPBD) has been approved by the Council of Ministers of the EU on 14 May.

Commission proposes improved tyre labelling rules (31/05/2018)

Proposals for updating and improving the EU regulation for the labelling of tyres have been published by the European Commission on 17 May 2018 within the broader package of measures on Low Carbon Mobility.

Expanding clean energy is a global top priority: European Commission at Mission Innovation and Clean Energy Ministerial (31/05/2018)

On 23 and 24 May, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and the Commissioners Miguel Arias Cañete and Carlos Moedas attended two Ministerial meetings focussing on the clean energy transition globally.

EU invests in natural gas interconnections (31/05/2018)

On the sidelines of the Energy Infrastructure Forum taking place on 24-25 May in Copenhagen, Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete witnessed the signing of two agreements for two major infrastructure projects.

EU investment in gas interconnection between Bulgaria and Serbia to enhance energy security in the region (31/05/2018)

Joint Press Statement following the meeting between Commissioner Arias Cañete and VicePresident Salehi, Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) (31/05/2018)

Vice-President Šefčovič in Czech Republic for second Energy Union Tour (31/05/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete discusses decarbonisation agenda at European Economic Congress in Katowice (31/05/2018)

European Commission supports energy efficiency projects (31/05/2018)

Stakeholder panel on Governance of the Energy Union at Green Week 2018 (31/05/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete discusses clean energy transition at Energy Infrastructure Forum (31/05/2018)

European Commission and EIB further clarify statistical treatment of Energy Performance Contracts (31/05/2018)

Study on the quality of electricity market data, supply disruptions and their impact on the European electricity markets (31/05/2018)

Infringements: Nuclear waste: Commission refers Austria, Croatia and Italy to Court for failing to notify national programmes (31/05/2018)

Antitrust: Commission imposes binding obligations on Gazprom to enable free flow of gas at competitive prices in Central and Eastern European gas markets (31/05/2018)

State aid: Germany needs to recover illegal aid from certain large electricity users exempted from network charges in Germany in 2012-2013 (31/05/2018)

Clean Energy Ministerial documentary - The power of partnerships in a changing world (31/05/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at the Press conference on the third 'Europe on the Move' package for a safe, connected and clean mobility (31/05/2018)

EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2018 (04/06/2018)

13th European Nuclear Energy Forum (04/06/2018)

EU for Talanoa (Talanoa dialogue for climate ambition) (13/06/2018)

General Assembly of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC) (27/06/2018)

Financing energy efficiency in Bulgaria and other countries from Central and South-Eastern Europe (28/06/2018)

Commission welcomes final EP vote on energy performance of buildings (26/04/2018)

New rules will make buildings smarter and more energy efficient, saving money and creating jobs in the renovation and construction sector.

Questions & Answers on Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (26/04/2018)

The overall benefits, intention of the revision, added value and other aspects of the EPBD explained.

Europe’s investment in the ITER fusion project: mastering the power of the sun and the stars (26/04/2018)

Europe is being the host of large-scale scientific experiment that aims to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion as an energy source.

New era in EU-Egypt energy cooperation (26/04/2018)

First ever EU-Egypt Sustainable Energy Forum takes place after Memorandum of Understanding is signed.

EU invests in Baltic synchronisation project (26/04/2018)

Illustrating Europe’s strong commitment to synchronising the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European System by 2025, the EU will support the project with € 125,000.

The Clean Energy Package and the Southern Mediterranean (26/04/2018)

EU energy ministers meet in Sofia, Bulgaria (26/04/2018)

Vice-President Šefčovič in Slovenia for second Energy Union Tour (26/04/2018)

Speech by Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the 4th EU Energy Summit (26/04/2018)

Vice-President Šefčovič in Germany for second Energy Union Tour (26/04/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at EU-Egypt Energy Dialogue (27/04/2018)

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (27/04/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at Informal meeting of Energy Ministers, Sofia (27/04/2018)

EU Green Week 2018 (21/05/2018)

Ninth Clean Energy Ministerial and Third Mission Innovation Ministerial (22/05/2018)

Energy Infrastructure Forum 2018 (24/05/2018)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence (30/05/2018)

Financing energy efficiency in Greece and Cyprus (31/05/2018)

Public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, televisions, computers and lamps (13/02/2018)

Public consultation on ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption (02/03/2018)

€200 million EU funding available for cross-border energy infrastructure (03/04/2018)

The Commission has opened a call for proposals (until 26 April) for energy infrastructure projects – with €200 million of funding available under the first tranche of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy in 2018.

Energy Union: Synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity network with the European system will strengthen solidarity and regional security of supply (03/04/2018)

Leaders of the Baltic countries and Poland met President Juncker to reaffirm their strong commitment to synchronising the Baltic electricity grid with the continental European System by 2025.

New energy market reports show surge in wind energy (03/04/2018)

The quarterly reports on the EU's gas & electricity markets show that in December 2017 a new record was set for the amount of energy generated from wind in Europe.

Nuclear and radiation technology helping society and health (03/04/2018)

The Commission hosted a conference on the uses of nuclear and radiation technology in medicine and research.

Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy opens headquarters in Brussels (03/04/2018)

The ceremony highlighted the central role cities play in meeting the objectives agreed in the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Energy consumption and use by households (Eurostat) (03/04/2018)

Focus on Luxembourg: the Energy Union tour (03/04/2018)

Roundtable underlines the role of energy storage in the clean energy transition (03/04/2018)

Focus on Bulgaria: the Energy Union tour (03/04/2018)

Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into German grid operator TenneT for limiting cross border electricity capacity with Denmark (03/04/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at High-Level Conference on Financing Sustainable Growth (03/04/2018)

Exchange of views on the latest developments regarding Russian gas supplies to the Ukraine (03/04/2018)

Videos from Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum now available (03/04/2018)

The role of low carbon fuels in decarbonising transport: the emerging consensus from international initiatives (10/04/2018)

EU Refining Forum (25/04/2018)

Renewable energy: EU has cost-effective potential to use more renewables (05/03/2018)

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that EU countries could increase the share of renewable energy in their energy mix to 34% by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact.

10 years of the Covenant of Mayors: Local and regional leadership for clean energy and climate action (05/03/2018)

Mayors from across Europe met in Brussels to discuss the fight against climate change at a local level.

EU Industry Day – 600 participants, one credo: "modernise our industry" (05/03/2018)

The event was a chance to debate the future of European industry, including the role of innovation in the clean energy transition.

Foreign Affairs Council calls for global ambition on climate change, steps up EU climate diplomacy (05/03/2018)

EU foreign affairs ministers called for renewed global momentum in tackling climate change and restated the EU's commitment to leading the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Vice-President Šefčovič in Azerbaijan to attend the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council (05/03/2018)

Roundtable underlines the role of energy storage in the clean energy transition (05/03/2018)

State aid: Commission approves Belgian certificates schemes for renewable electricity and high-efficiency cogeneration in Flanders (05/03/2018)

State aid: Commission approves €4.7 billion public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy (05/03/2018)

Vice-President Šefčovič in Austria for second Energy Union Tour (05/03/2018)

The EU Battery Alliance: Powering the EU (05/03/2018)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018 (05/03/2018)

EU events at India Smart Grid Week 2018 (06/03/2018)

Addressing Societal Challenges through Advancing the Medical, Industrial and Research Applications of Nuclear and Radiation Technology (20/03/2018)

Public consultation on EU funds in the area of cohesion (10/01/2018)

Public consultation on EU funds in the area of investment in research, innovation, SMEs, and the Single Market (10/01/2018)

Public consultation on EU funds in the area of security (10/01/2018)

Public consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure (10/01/2018)

Launch of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) (06/02/2018)

Smart Specialisation: Sixty European regions get ready to develop joint energy projects (05/02/2018)

Smart finance for smart buildings: Investing in energy efficiency in buildings (07/02/2018)

The board of the European Investment Bank has approved the creation of the new Smart Finance for Smart Buildings initiative which aims to make investments in energy efficiency projects in residential buildings more attractive to private investors.

Have your say on how the EU budget should be spent: launch of the public consultation on the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (05/02/2018)

Give your views on the EU's long-term budget: six public consultations are now open (until 8 March), four of which concern energy.

Renewables Grid Initiative: Good Practice of the Year Award (07/02/2018)

You can apply for the Good Practice of the Year Award until 16 February.

EUROSTAT: Energy consumption in 2016 (07/02/2018)

Consumption in the EU above the energy efficiency target - 4% gap for primary energy consumption and 2% gap for final energy consumption targets.

Commission approves six electricity capacity mechanisms to ensure security of supply in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Poland (07/02/2018)

More growth and jobs: EU invests €873 million in clean energy infrastructure (05/02/2018)

Commission refers Romania to Court for failing to fully comply with the Oil Stocks Directive (05/02/2018)

Focus on Latvia: the Energy Union tour (05/02/2018)

Focus on Croatia: the Energy Union tour (05/02/2018)

Launch of the IRENA report 'Renewable Energy Prospects in the European Union' (19/02/2018)

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum: Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place (21/02/2018)

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony (22/02/2018)

Home renovation in Europe: The User Perspective (27/02/2018)

2018 EU – India Smart Grids Workshop (06/03/2018)

EU-India conference on Advanced Biofuels (07/03/2018)

Launch of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (07/02/2018)

No region left behind: Launch of the Platform for Coal Regions in Transition (05/01/2018)

The Platform is created to ensure that no regions are left behind in the move away from fossil fuels based economies and will assist the regions in the development of long-term strategies to boost the clean energy transition.

Political agreement on the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (04/12/2017)

The Council, Parliament and Commission have reached Political agreement on the revisions of the EPBD – the first part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package to be concluded.

One Planet Summit: Commission Action Plan outlines initiatives for a modern and clean economy (04/01/2018)

The Commission presented ten EU initiatives on clean energy transition at the One Planet Summit which marked the second anniversary of the Paris Agreement.

EU solidarity and regional cooperation: Integration of the Baltics into the European electricity grid (04/01/2018)

Central European Day of Energy focuses on innovative solutions for a smooth energy transition (04/01/2018)

EU invests in energy security and diversification in Central and South Eastern Europe (05/01/2018)

Commission approves Greek auction scheme for renewable electricity (05/01/2018)

On December 11, Vice President Maroš Šefčovič participated in a FB live event on how to engage young Europeans in climate action. The best ideas were presented by Šefčovič at the #OnePlanetSummit (05/01/2018)

Financing energy efficiency in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria (01/02/2018)

Launch of the third list of Projects of Common Interest (01/12/2017)

PCIs are key infrastructure projects which help to link the energy systems of EU countries. The new list includes 173 specific projects which will contribute to the creation of a fully integrated European market for energy.

Commission outlines electricity interconnection target of 15% by 2030 (04/12/2017)

Based on expert group recommendations the Commission has confirmed its support for a 15% interconnection target for 2030 – an increase from the 2020 10% target.

Third State of the Energy Union report published (04/12/2017)

The new report tracks the progress made in implementing the five Energy Union objectives and is accompanied by detailed factsheets for all 28 EU countries.

COP23: Bridging local authorities and innovative entrepreneurs (01/12/2017)

The EU Covenant of Mayors and the World alliance for Efficient Solutions will cooperate in developing clean, smart, efficient, and renewable energy technologies.

Focus on fusion energy: The ITER Industry Day (06/12/2017)

The event was held in Brussels on the 4th of December and focussed on how fusion is already creating opportunities for industry, research and innovation.

EUROSTAT figures show decrease of household energy prices in EU (04/12/2017)

Between the first half of 2016 and the first half of 2017, household electricity prices decreased by 0.5% on average, while gas prices decreased by 6.3% on average.

Commission publishes new energy efficiency progress report (01/12/2017)

10 years of Fusion for Energy (04/12/2017)

New opportunities in sustainable energy for defence sector (01/12/2017)

Second agreement on statistical transfers of renewable energy amounts between Estonia and Luxembourg (01/12/2017)

EU Energy Day: Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs (01/12/2017)

Commission approves Spanish support scheme for renewable electricity (01/12/2017)

EU science supports affordable secure and sustainable energy (01/12/2017)

On the 24th of Novemeber the third list of Projects of Common Interest was launched (30/11/2017)

Central European Day of Energy (11/12/2017)

Coal Regions in Transition Platform (11/12/2017)

Energy efficiency in buildings: How to accelerate investments (11/12/2017)

High-Level Meeting of the Clean Energy Industrial Forum on Renewables (09/01/2018)

EU Energy Day: EU's Clean Energy Future - From Technology Development to System Integration (16/01/2018)

Public consultation on priorities for Network Codes and Guidelines for 2018 based on Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 (27/09/2017)

Public consultation on the evaluation and review of the EU tyres labelling scheme (10/10/2017)

Over €138 million available to energy projects (05/12/2017)

Starting from today, you can apply for EU funding under the 2018-2020 Horizon Work Programme to carry out a project focusing on smart cities, smart energy systems or renewable fuels.

EU expects solid progress on Paris Agreement implementation at UN climate conference in Bonn (09/11/2017)

The EU expects the conference, which began on 6 November, to demonstrate clear progress on the development of the technical rules and guidelines for implementing the provisions of the Paris Agreement.

Over EUR 2 billion EU funding announced for clean energy innovation (08/11/2017)

The Commission's Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2018-2020 will include investment in renewables, energy efficiency in buildings, electro-mobility and energy storage solutions.

High-Level Conference on Clean Energy Financing in Brussels (06/11/2017)

At the conference, organised jointly by DG ENER and the European Parliament, distinguished speakers from across the world will consider the best ways to finance the transition from carbon to more sustainable energy sources.

EU Energy Day - Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs (06/11/2017)

The next EU Energy Day will take place on 16 November as part of the COP 23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.

Securing Europe's gas supply: new Regulation comes into force (06/11/2017)

EU countries will have to work together to assess the potential for disruption to their gas supplies and agree on joint actions to prevent or mitigate the consequences.

Towards sustainable and integrated European energy networks: final report by Commission Expert Group on 2030 electricity interconnection targets (08/11/2017)

A new report considers the possibility of increasing EU electricity interconnection targets to improve the functioning of the European electricity market.

Commission proposes update to Gas Directive (08/11/2017)

The proposed new rules aim to improve the functioning of the EU internal gas market, increase competition between suppliers, and boost Europe's energy security.

New opportunities in sustainable energy for defence sector (06/11/2017)

Agreement on statistical transfers of renewable energy amounts between Lithuania and Luxembourg (06/11/2017)

Unique high-altitude wind farm opens in Austria (06/11/2017)

Focus on Finland: the Energy Union tour (06/11/2017)

Focus on Luxembourg: the Energy Union tour (06/11/2017)

Focus on Greece: the Energy Union tour (08/11/2017)

On November 7 a High-Level Conference on Clean Energy Financing took place in Brussels (06/11/2017)

The next EU Energy Day will happen on 16 November, as part of the COP 23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn (06/11/2017)

EU side events at COP23 (06/11/2017)

Financing energy efficiency in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia (16/11/2017)

EU Energy Day - Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs (16/11/2017)

Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network (20/11/2017)

Webinar - Financing Home Renovation in Europe (21/11/2017)

High Level European Electricity Regulation Conference (27/11/2017)

10th Annual SET Plan conference (29/11/2017)

Financing Energy Efficiency in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lithuania (30/11/2017)

EU Refining Forum (01/12/2017)

European Nuclear Safeguards Training Seminar (04/12/2017)

Energy efficiency in buildings: how to accelerate investments? (11/12/2017)

Central European Day of Energy (11/12/2017)

Public consultation on priorities for Network Codes and Guidelines for 2018 based on Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 (27/09/2017)