In focus: Protecting and empowering energy consumers (18/06/2024)

Around 10.6% of European’s were unable to keep their homes adequately warm in 2023. This is up by 1.3% compared to 2022, a rise which underlines the impact of the cost of living crisis, including higher energy bills, on consumers.

Big success for European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 (18/06/2024)

More than 2,200 delegates attended the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels last week, with a further 8,000 participants following events online – making it one of the most successful EUSEW sessions ever.

The EU signs €1.4 billion of new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine's recovery and attract private sector investments (18/06/2024)

These agreements will further support Ukraine’s recovery and focus on the repair, rehabilitation and development of the country’s energy infrastructure.

Quarterly reports confirm significant recovery on EU gas and electricity markets in 4th quarter 2023 (10/06/2024)

EU gas and electricity markets made considerable progress in 2023 in diversifying supplies, incorporating more renewables and returning to stable, more affordable prices after the energy crisis of 2022.

Commission kick-starts work on a new pilot mechanism to boost the hydrogen market (03/06/2024)

On 3 June, the Commission took further steps to support the development of the European hydrogen market by launching work on a pilot mechanism. It aims to accelerate investments by providing a clearer picture of the market situation.

Joint Press Statement by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ken Saito and the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson (03/06/2024)

On June 3, the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ken Saito, and the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, held a High-Level Hydrogen Business Forum to deepen their cooperation on hydrogen business and technology development.

New EU Methane Regulation to reduce harmful emissions from fossil fuels in Europe and abroad (28/05/2024)

The first-ever EU rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector in Europe and across the globe became legislation on 27 May.

Net-Zero Industry Act makes the EU the home of clean tech manufacturing and green jobs (28/05/2024)

The Commission welcomed on 27 May the final adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which puts the EU on track to strengthen its domestic manufacturing capacities of key clean technologies.

European consumers and industry to benefit from clean, secure and stable energy supplies with key market reforms now adopted (22/05/2024)

The Commission welcomed the adoption on 21 May of important electricity and gas market reforms and the new regulatory framework to boost the development of hydrogen and other decarbonised gases.

Energy use in EU households in 2022 lowest since 2016 (05/06/2024)

In 2022, EU households used 10.1 million terajoules of energy, the lowest amount recorded since 2016.

Natural gas demand drops by 7.4% to 12.72 TJ in 2023 (28/05/2024)

The EU's demand for natural gas has been declining for 2 consecutive years. After a 13.3% yearly decrease in 2022, demand fell by another 7.4% in 2023, totalling 12.72 million terajoules in 2023.

EU electricity mix (18/06/2024)

In the last 12 months, 50% of EU’s electricity mix came from renewable energy sources, driven by wind and solar energy. Adding nuclear energy, 75% of the electricity in the past year came from low carbon sources.

Speech at the opening session of the European Sustainable Energy Week (11 June 2024) (11/06/2024)

Speech at the opening session of the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Week

Keynote speech at the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition (3 June 2024) (18/06/2024)

Keynote speech at the Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition

7th European Nuclear Safety Conference (24/06/2024)

7th European Nuclear Safety Conference

10th Energy Infrastructure Forum (27/06/2024)

10th Energy Infrastructure Forum

EU Fusion Business Forum (03/07/2024)

EU Fusion Business Forum

Annual Political Dialogue – Initiative for coal regions in transition (11/07/2023)

Annual Political Dialogue – Initiative for coal regions in transition

17th European Nuclear Energy Forum (30/09/2024)

17th European Nuclear Energy Forum

Smart Readiness Indicator 2nd joint event (08/10/2024)

Smart Readiness Indicator joint event

Energy communities' impact on grids (28/05/2024)

Energy communities' impact on grids

The renewable hydrogen potential of the lberian Corridor (03/06/2024)

The renewable hydrogen potential of the lberian Corridor

Financial instruments and models for heating and cooling (22/05/2024)

Financial instruments and models for heating and cooling

The potential of osmotic energy in the EU (23/05/2024)

The potential of osmotic energy in the EU

Impact assessment on the proposal for a network code on demand side flexibility (28/05/2024)

EU publications Impact assessment on the proposal for a network code on demand side flexibility

METIS 3 study - Short-term sector coupling model : outlook on EU gas adequacy (06/06/2024)

METIS 3 study - Short-term sector coupling model : outlook on EU gas adequacy

Equality Platform meeting: How to support women to become sustainable energy entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs (16/05/2024)

Fifth meeting of the Equality Platform for the energy sector

39th European Electricity Regulatory Forum (27/05/2024)

39th meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum

European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 (11/06/2024)

European Sustainable Energy Week 2024

Energy efficient buildings - delivering energy and cost savings for EU citizens (16/04/2024)

The recently adopted revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive supports the EU’s wider effort to reach a carbon neutral economy, while improving people's quality of life, lowering the energy bills of households and businesses, boosting the construction ecosystem and contributing to Europe’s energy independence.

Commission supports European photovoltaic manufacturing sector with new European Solar Charter (16/04/2024)

The Commission is stepping up its efforts to support the solar sector in Europe through the European Solar Charter. Signed on 15 April by the Commission, energy ministers from 23 EU countries and industry representatives, the charter sets out a series of voluntary actions to be undertaken to support the EU photovoltaic sector.

Commission welcomes European Citizens' Panel recommendations on energy efficiency (15/04/2024)

150 European citizens adopted 13 recommendations for the European Commission on energy efficiency during the final session of the European Citizens' Panel on Energy Efficiency, which took place from 12 to 14 April in Brussels.

Registration is open for the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) (16/04/2024)

The EUSEW takes place from 11 to 13 June 2024 in Brussels and online. This year edition is themed: Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe. A second major focus of this edition will be on cities, demonstrating their important role in driving positive change.

EU Energy Day at the Hannover Fair (16/04/2024)

Between 22 and 26 April 2024, the European Commission will be present at the Hannover Fair - one of the world’s largest industrial fairs – to underline the importance of boosting EU industrial competitiveness.

Commissioner Simson at International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly to foster global cooperation on renewables (16/04/2024)

The Commissioner for Energy is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, until 18 April to participate in the 14th session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a key annual meeting to foster cooperation at the global level on the uptake of renewable energy.

Energy efficient products: Commission moves to improve quality of information to consumers and companies (08/04/2024)

The Commission launched on 2 April three new elements to further support the energy efficiency and ecodesign of a wide range of household products and appliances on the EU market.

166 key cross-border energy projects published (08/04/2024)

The European Commission has published the first list of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest in the Official Journal of the European Union. The selected projects will help to achieve the ambitious energy and climate objectives of the European Green Deal.

Commission takes stock of the Clean Transition Dialogues with EU industry and social partners (11/04/2024)

On 10 April, the Commission adopted a Communication taking stock of a series of Clean Transition Dialogues on transforming Europe into a clean, resource-efficient, fair and competitive economy.

EU-Australia agree on importance of energy cooperation (08/04/2024)

The EU and Australia underlined in a joint press statement on 4 April the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Both parties reaffirmed their 'unwavering commitment' to implementing the Paris agreement and accelerating the global clean energy transformation.

Statement by the EU and the US following the 11th EU-US Energy Council (25/03/2024)

The two parties met on 15 March in Washington to discuss strategic energy issues for transatlantic energy, such as energy security, stability and transparency in global energy markets, and just energy transitions.

CEF Energy launches €850 million call for energy infrastructure projects (12/04/2024)

This new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects included in the Union list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) is open for submission on 30 April and will close on 22 October 2024.

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted to bring down energy bills and reduce emissions (12/04/2024)

The Commission welcomed on 12 April the final adoption of the strengthened Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings.

2 years since Ukraine and Moldova synchronised electricity grids with EU (25/03/2024)

Last 16 March 2024 marked the second anniversary of the synchronisation of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s electricity grids to the Continental European Network. In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, this process was completed in less than 3 weeks, although more than 1 year was initially foreseen.

Commission adopts EU-wide scheme for rating sustainability of data centres (25/03/2024)

As foreseen under the new, recast Energy Efficiency Directive, this secondary legislation requires data centre operators to report the key performance indicators to the European database by 15 September 2024 and then by 15 May in 2025 and subsequent years.

Citizen-led renovation – open call for participants (11/04/2024)

Selected participants will benefit from tailored capacity building, technical and support for communication matters regarding the project or community to implement their citizen-led renovation project. All energy communities can respond to the call for participation until 31 May.

Gas storage at record post-winter storage levels (16/04/2024)

On 1 April 2024, the EU had reached historically high storages of gas – close to 59% compared to the average gas storage during 2016-2020 which was 36%. It is the result of our successful diversification of energy supplies and shows that markets are very stable.

Speech at the signing ceremony of the European Solar Charter (15 April 2024) (16/04/2024)

Speech at the signing ceremony of the European Solar Charter on the margins of the Informal Energy Council

Speech by President von der Leyen at the Nuclear Energy Summit (21 March 2024) (25/03/2024)

Speech by President von der Leyen at the Nuclear Energy Summit

Nuclear power and SMRs in the EU (12/04/2024)

Did you know that more than a fifth of EU’s electricity is generated by nuclear power? Watch this video to find out how the European Commission contributes to make sure that the power produced is safe for all and how SMRs could offer a low-carbon alternative to fossil-fueled power plants.

Launch event: European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition - cooperating to upscale energy efficiency investments (22/04/2024)

Launch event: European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition - cooperating to upscale energy efficiency investments

EU Energy Day at the Hannover Messe (23/04/2024)

EU Energy Day at the Hannover Messe

The EU blueprint for fusion energy (23/04/2024)

The EU blueprint for fusion energy

European Gas Regulatory Forum (25/04/2024)

European Gas Regulatory Forum

Market needs for long-term gas products under a permanent mechanism for Demand Aggregation and Joint Purchasing (11/04/2024)

Market needs for long-term gas products under a permanent mechanism for Demand Aggregation and Joint Purchasing

Study on energy prices and costs - Evaluating impacts on households and industry : 2023 edition (25/03/2024)

Study on energy prices and costs - Evaluating impacts on households and industry : 2023 edition

Financial instruments and models for services and prosumers - Investors dialogue on energy (25/03/2024)

Financial instruments and models for services and prosumers - Investors dialogue on energy

Europe’s energy infrastructure configurations : a 2030-2050 outlook (METIS 3 study S4) (25/03/2024)

Europe’s energy infrastructure configurations : a 2030-2050 outlook

Radiological protection considerations for fusion reactors : proceedings of a scientific seminar held on 29 November 2022 (08/04/2024)

Radiological protection considerations for fusion reactors : proceedings of a scientific seminar held on 29 November 2022

EU nuclear energy policy – why it matters to us all (13/03/2024)

Nuclear power generated just over a fifth of the EU’s electricity in 2022, with 12 EU countries currently including it in their energy mix. The EU remains technologically neutral when it comes to energy sources, but, in one way or another, EU nuclear energy policy is relevant to all citizens across the EU.

New network code on cybersecurity for EU electricity sector (12/03/2024)

The European Commission adopted on 11 March the first-ever EU network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector. This delegated act is an important step to improve the cyber resilience of critical EU energy infrastructure and services.

Citizens’ Panel on Energy Efficiency, 2nd round of debates 15-17 March 2024 (13/03/2024)

After their first session in February, 150 randomly selected citizens from across the EU will come together again to discuss key themes of importance to achieve energy efficiency and the challenges to overcome.

European Hydrogen Bank pilot auction: 132 bids received from 17 European countries (29/02/2024)

The total support requested for renewable hydrogen production in Europe far exceeds the currently available budget of €800 million, provided by the Innovation Fund.

EU steps up renewable energy cooperation with Azerbaijan (05/03/2024)

The 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the EU-Azerbaijan Green Energy Advisory Council took place in Baku on 1 March 2024 to strengthen the partnership in the field of renewable energy.

International suppliers offer almost 100bcm of gas to European consumers in first mid-term tender under the EU Energy Platform (29/02/2024)

The first tender with a new mid-term product for the purchasing of gas under the EU Energy Platform, closed on 17 February, attracted offers for a total volume of 97.4 billion cubic metres of gas, to respond to demand by European consumers.

Commission recommends that Member States continue saving gas to secure supplies and stabilise markets (29/02/2024)

Gas savings by businesses and citizens across the EU have made an important contribution to tackling the energy crisis, spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine two years ago.

Commission publishes new Recommendations on draft NECPs from Belgium, Ireland and Latvia (29/02/2024)

The Commission published on 23 February its assessments of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans for 2021-2030 (NECPs) of Belgium, Ireland and Latvia, which include recommendations on where these countries should raise their ambitions in line with EU targets for 2030.

Quarterly reports confirm renewed resilience in gas and electricity markets in 2023 (01/03/2024)

European electricity and gas markets in the third quarter of 2023 were characterised by continued recovery from record high price levels seen in 2022, but gas prices showed that the market remains volatile, according to the latest quarterly reports.

Energy transition: the effects on women and the need for more inclusivity (29/02/2024)

The report, published by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, highlights the need to reduce gender inequalities in the energy transition and calls for the recognition of the complex connections between gender, energy poverty and the broader energy transition, and to take action to address them.

Electricity from renewable sources up to 41% in 2022 (29/02/2024)

In 2022, renewable energy sources made up 41.2% of gross electricity consumption in the EU, 3.4 percentage points more than in 2021 (37.8%) and well ahead of other electricity-generation sources such as nuclear (less than 22%), gas (less than 20%) or coal (less than 17%).

Renewable energy for heating & cooling up to 25% in 2022 (29/02/2024)

Energy for heating and cooling makes up around half of the EU’s total gross final energy consumption. In 2022, the share of energy from renewables in heating and cooling continued to rise, with the EU average standing at 24.8%, up 1.8 percentage points from 2021 (23.0%).

Investment in heat pumps (13/03/2024)

The 27 EU countries’ total investment in heat pumps increased from €13 billion in 2020 to €23 billion in 2023 – almost the double! - despite a slow-down last year, due to cooling energy prices and subsidy cuts. Source: BloombergNEF

Remarks at the European Parliament's plenary debate on the report on Energy performance of buildings (11 March 2024) (13/03/2024)

Remarks at the European Parliament's plenary debate on the report on Energy performance of buildings (recast)

Keynote speech at the SolarPower Summit 2024 (5 March 2024) (13/03/2024)

Keynote speech at the SolarPower Summit 2024 (5 March 2024)

Workshop: Preparation for the 2024 Energy Prices and Costs study (19/03/2024)

Workshop: Preparation for the 2024 Energy Prices and Costs study

Empowering Local Actors: Bridging Policy and Practice in Tackling Energy Poverty closer to EU citizens (10/04/2024)

Empowering Local Actors: Bridging Policy and Practice in Tackling Energy Poverty closer to EU citizens

The 9th Just Transition Platform Conference (16/04/2024)

The 9th Just Transition Platform Conference

Innovative forms of solar energy deployment – recommendation to promote their development (06/03/2024)

Innovative forms of solar energy deployment – recommendation to promote their development

Analysis on a strategic public-private partnership approach to foster innovation in fusion energy (08/03/2024)

Analysis on a strategic public-private partnership approach to foster innovation in fusion energy

Factsheet on industrial carbon management: Capturing, storing and using CO2 to reach our climate goals (29/02/2024)

Industrial carbon management: Capturing, storing and using CO2 to reach our climate goals

Inspiring a just transition: Recommendations for decision-making and taking action (29/02/2024)

Inspiring a just transition: Recommendations for decision-making and taking action

In focus: EU energy security and gas supplies (15/02/2024)

AggregateEU has been the EU’s central effort to diversify its energy imports away from Russian fossil fuels and successfully contributed to our security of supply in 2023. But, what exactly is it? How did it come about? And, what has it achieved?

AggregateEU launches first mid-term tender to ensure stability and predictability of energy supplies (15/02/2024)

Today, under the AggregateEU platform for joint gas purchasing, the Commission is launching a first mid-term tender, where buyers will be able to submit their gas demand for multiple 6-month periods running from April 2024 to October 2029.

European Commission launches new online debate on energy efficiency (15/02/2024)

The new 'Citizens’ Engagement Platform' is an online forum for people to share their views, experiences and ideas on topical issues related to EU policies. The first topic for debate is energy efficiency, one of the main pillars of EU energy policy.

New Commission recommendation for 2040 emissions reduction target to set the path to 2050 climate neutrality (07/02/2024)

Based on its impact assessment on possible pathways to make the EU climate neutral by 2050, the Commission has recommended a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. A legislative proposal will be made by the next Commission, after the European elections.

Commission sets out how to sustainably capture, store and use carbon to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (07/02/2024)

The Industrial Carbon Management Communication, adopted on 6 February, provides details on how technologies that can capture CO2 or remove it directly from the atmosphere and then store or utilise it, and could contribute to reducing emissions by 90% by 2040 and reaching climate neutrality by 2050.

Commission to ally with industry on Small Modular Reactors (09/02/2024)

The new European Industrial Alliance will aim to accelerate the development, demonstration and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Europe by the early 2030s.

Industrial Carbon Management interactive stories: a new tool to discover EU-funded projects in the CCUS sector (14/02/2024)

This new digital tool allows viewers to interactively discover how the EU funding is distributed across the CCUS sector, what projects have received support and how these projects contribute to drive the European clean-tech innovation in the sector.

Completion of key Polish electricity line to help Baltic States once synchronised with the European network (30/01/2024)

The 400 kV double-circuit overhead electricity line between Ostrołęka-Stanisławów is the latest investment coming online to support the Baltic States in their efforts to synchronise with the continental European network.

Commission welcomes political agreement to make clean technology manufacturing in the EU resilient and competitive (07/02/2024)

The provisional political agreement reached on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) will help the EU become home to clean technologies and make significant strides towards building a strong domestic manufacturing capacity of those technologies.

Central and south-eastern European energy ministers reconfirm energy priorities for the region in Athens meeting (30/01/2024)

Energy ministers met in Greece on 19 January to discuss the region’s priorities in energy infrastructure and market integration, resulting in a set of Ministerial conclusions, an updated action plan on electricity and renewable energy, and an updated action plan on gases.

Share of renewables in transport increased slightly in 2022 (07/02/2024)

In 2022, the share of renewable energy sources in transport reached 9.6% at EU level, a 0.5 percentage point increase compared with 2021 (9.1%), but still below the highest level ever reached in 2020 (10.3%).

Battery-only electric cars continued to increase in 2022 (30/01/2024)

In 2022, the number of battery-only electric passenger cars in the EU countries almost reached 3.0 million, which is a +55% increase compared with 2021 (1.9 million).

Fossil fuel reliance in EU increased slightly in 2022 (31/01/2024)

In 2022, the EU’s reliance on fossil fuels for its overall energy supply stood at 70.9%, as illustrated by the ratio of fossil fuels in gross available energy (the total energy demand of a country or region).

Reduced gas demand (12/02/2024)

By the end of December 2023, EU countries, industry, the power sector and households, had reduced the EU’s total gas demand by 101 billion cubic meters (18%) since August 2022, compared to the 5-year average. (source: ENER Chief Economist Team, 29/1/2024).

Remarks at the EU-Moldova High-Level Energy Dialogue press conference (2 February 2024) (14/02/2024)

Remarks at the EU-Moldova High-Level Energy Dialogue press conference

Speech at ENTSO-E's launch of the first Offshore Network Development Plans (23 January 2024) (14/02/2024)

Speech at ENTSO-E's launch of the first Offshore Network Development Plans (23 January 2024)

New series of 18 videos on energy poverty - Challenges and success stories (31/01/2024)

Watch now the new Energy Poverty Advisory Hub videos, where the interviewees talk about different projects, their challenges and successes.

Urban Reverb podcast on REPowerEU with Director Paula Pinho (05/02/2024)

DG Energy Director Paula Pinho delves into the ambitious plans of REPowerEU on the new Urban Reverb podcast by the Smart Cities Marketplace. Listen and discover how the EU is rapidly reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, while accelerating the green energy transition.

IEA and EC workshop: “EU and LAC: how can we collaborate towards a just energy transition?” (12/02/2024)

IEA and EC workshop: “EU and LAC: how can we collaborate towards a just energy transition?”

Renewable energy – guidance on designating renewables acceleration areas (31/01/2024)

Renewable energy – guidance on designating renewables acceleration areas

Unlocking private investment in energy efficiency – guidance to Member States and market actors (31/01/2024)

Unlocking private investment in energy efficiency – guidance to Member States and market actors

Energy efficiency – assessing the level of EU & national funding (31/01/2024)

Energy efficiency – assessing the level of EU & national funding

Design elements of renewable energy auctions (guidance) (02/02/2024)

Design elements of renewable energy auctions (guidance)

Clean energy transition guide (31/01/2024)

Clean energy transition guide

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Energy 2023: latest achievements and way forward (31/01/2024)

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Energy 2023: latest achievements and way forward

Support on the use of congestion revenues for offshore renewable energy projects connected to more than one market (08/02/2024)

Support on the use of congestion revenues for offshore renewable energy projects connected to more than one market

Study on monitoring of radioactive discharges from nuclear facilities in the EU (31/01/2024)

Study on monitoring of radioactive discharges from nuclear facilities in the EU

Union bioenergy sustainability report (09/02/2024)

Union bioenergy sustainability report

In focus: Methane emissions (16/01/2024)

Responsible for 30% of today’s global warming – methane (CH4) is second only to carbon dioxide (CO2) in terms of its contribution to climate change. As part of the European Green Deal, the EU is addressing the need for reducing energy-related methane emissions.

Commission and all Member States sign Joint Declaration on European Energy Efficiency Financing (12/01/2024)

The Joint Declaration on energy efficiency financing and the European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition (Coalition) underlines the importance of mobilising private investment for energy efficiency and of creating a long-term, viable funding framework for energy efficiency investments.

New Wind Charter and national wind pledges underline ambition for wind power in Europe (12/01/2024)

In the margins of the Energy Council held on 19 December, the vast majority of Member States and many leading wind industry representatives signed up to a European Wind Charter, with more expected to follow.

EU to invest over €65 million to scale up innovative clean tech projects (12/01/2024)

17 small-scale innovative clean tech projects will receive over €65 million in project support under the EU Innovation Fund. These funds will help companies in Europe to bring breakthrough technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, and energy storage.

Commission calls on Member States to improve their National Energy and Climate Plans to ensure collective achievement of the EU´s 2030 targets (12/01/2024)

The draft updated NECPs bring us closer to meeting the EU's 2030 targets and to implementing recently agreed legislation. However, there is a clear need for extra efforts, also in light of the COP28 outcome and the global call to accelerate action this decade.

European Commission and Energy Ministers of France, Portugal and Spain strengthen cooperation on cross-border energy infrastructure in South-West Europe (12/01/2024)

On 19 December, the Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the energy ministers of France, Portugal and Spain on cross-border energy interconnections in South-West Europe.

Commission, Baltic States and Poland commit to accelerated Baltic grid synchronisation with Continental Europe (12/01/2024)

On 19 December, the European Commission and representatives of the governments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland signed a Political Declaration confirming their commitment to proceed at full speed to connect the electricity networks of the three Baltic States with continental Europe, via Poland, by February 2025. This is almost a year earlier than the previous deadline of end of 2025.

EU invests an additional €2 billion of emissions trading revenues in clean energy infrastructure projects in Member States via the Modernisation Fund (12/01/2024)

The €2.17 billion will contribute to modernise the energy systems in nine Member States through 19 selected projects. These investments will help lower-income EU countries to meet their 2030 climate and energy targets and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry and transport, and improve energy efficiency.

EU primary energy consumption decreased 4% in 2022 (12/01/2024)

In 2022, primary energy consumption in the EU reached 1 257 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), a 4.1% decrease compared with 2021. Data show that in 2022 the EU moved closer to the 2030 target of 992.5 Mtoe with the gap narrowing to 26.7%.

Drop in EU imports of energy products in the third quarter of 2023 (12/01/2024)

The EU imported €35.4 billion worth of energy products amounting to a total of 65 million tonnes. Compared with the same quarter of 2022, imports decreased both in value (-49.1%) and in net mass (-11.3%).

Drop in nuclear power production in 2022 (15/01/2024)

In 2022, 13 EU countries with nuclear electricity production generated 609 255 gigawatt hours (GWh) of nuclear electricity (-16.7% compared with 2021). This is the lowest level registered in the period from 1990, the first year for which comparable data are available for all EU countries.

23% of energy consumed in 2022 came from renewables (12/01/2024)

The share of renewable sources in gross final energy consumption at the EU level reached 23.0% in 2022. Compared with 2021, this represents an increase of 1.1 percentage points.

Speech at the signature of the European Wind Charter (19 December 2023) (15/01/2024)

Speech at the signature of the European Wind Charter (19 December 2023)

Press remarks at the end of the Energy Council (19 December 2023) (16/01/2024)

Press remarks at the end of the Energy Council (19 December 2023)

Second Plenary Meeting of the Investors Dialogue on Energy (23/01/2024)

Second Plenary Meeting of the Investors Dialogue on Energy

Energy Transition Expertise Centre’s studies (07/02/2024)

Online event: Energy Transition Expertise Centre’s studies

Investors Dialogue on Energy: Financial instruments and models for transmission and distribution (15/01/2024)

Investors Dialogue on Energy: Financial instruments and models for transmission and distribution

Investors dialogue on energy: Financial instruments and models for energy production (15/01/2024)

Investors dialogue on energy: Financial instruments and models for energy production

Investors dialogue on energy: Financial instruments and models for energy storage (15/01/2024)

Investors dialogue on energy: Financial instruments and models for energy storage

Study on the allocation of costs and benefits for offshore infrastructure in EU sea basins (16/01/2024)

Study on the allocation of costs and benefits for offshore infrastructure in EU sea basins

Inventory of Member States' environmental radioactivity monitoring systems (16/01/2024)

Inventory of Member States' environmental radioactivity monitoring systems

ETIP SNET, European Technology and Innovation Platform Smart Networks for Energy Transition (16/01/2024)

ETIP SNET, European Technology and Innovation Platform Smart Networks for Energy Transition

Review and evaluation of national radon action plans in EU Member States (16/01/2024)

Review and evaluation of national radon action plans in EU Member States

Solar and wind capacity (16/01/2024)

In 2022, we installed 56 GW of wind and solar capacity in the EU, which represents a 16% increase from 2021 (353 GW). New installed capacity for 2023 is estimated at around 73 GW, which is a 18% increase on 2022 figures. The total renewable energy capacity in the EU is close to 480 GW and contributes to saving an estimated 13 bcm of natural gas.

EU negotiators secure agreement at COP28 (13/12/2023)

The EU negotiators have succeeded, with partners from around the world, to secure agreement at COP28 to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels.

New rules to boost energy performance of buildings across the EU (12/12/2023)

The Commission welcomed the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council to reduce the emissions and energy use of buildings across the EU.

Deal to decarbonise EU gas markets and promote hydrogen (13/12/2023)

The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and Council on updated EU rules to decarbonise the gas market and create a hydrogen market.

2023 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial: decisive action to curb emissions (13/12/2023)

At the COP28 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial, Ministers welcomed transformational national actions and catalytic grant funding to deliver on the goal to cut methane at least 30% by 2030.

EU announces €175m financial support to reduce methane emissions at COP28 (13/12/2023)

Under the Global Methane Pledge, launched by the EU and the US at COP26 in 2021, more than 150 countries are now implementing a collective goal of reducing global anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030, from 2020 levels.

Commission welcomes deal on electricity market reform (14/12/2023)

This deal will help the EU build a renewables-based energy system, lower energy bills and better protect consumers from price spikes and empower them to benefit from the transition.

The EC proposes 166 cross-border energy projects for EU support to help deliver the European Green Deal (12/12/2023)

The Commission is taking another step to make the EU's energy system fit for the future by adopting the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) that is fully in line with the European Green Deal.

Actions to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids (13/12/2023)

To help deliver the European Green Deal, the Commission has proposed an Action Plan to make sure our electricity grids will operate more efficiently and will be rolled out further and faster.

Commission promotes strategic partnership for skills to advance the digitalisation of the energy system (14/12/2023)

With the support of the European Commission, stakeholders from the energy industry have established a Large-scale Skills Partnership (LSP) under the EU Pact for Skills initiative, to boost skills development in the energy sector across Europe.

EUSEW 2024: How to participate in the Commission’s largest event on sustainable energy (14/12/2023)

The 2024 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the 18th edition of Europe’s largest annual conference on renewables and energy efficiency, is being prepared under the title: Net-zero energy solutions for a competitive Europe.

Commission takes first step towards establishing an EU-wide scheme for rating sustainability of data centres (12/12/2023)

The Commission has published a new delegated regulation on the energy efficiency of data centres and launched 4 weeks for public feedback on the text.

EU Energy Days at COP28 reaffirm commitment to clean energy transition (12/12/2023)

A series of nine high-level sessions was hosted over two days by the Commission's Directorate-General for Energy at COP28, covering different aspects of how we can accelerate the clean energy transition.

EU Energy Platform matches more than 7bcm of gas supply and demand in fourth tender (12/12/2023)

The fourth tender for the joint purchasing of gas under the EU Energy Platform attracted bids from 13 reliable international suppliers for a total volume of 9.13 billion cubic meters (bcm), in response to the aggregated European demand of 10.06 bcm.

Connecting Europe Facility: Nearly €600 million for energy infrastructure contributing to decarbonisation and security of supply (12/12/2023)

EU Member States have endorsed a Commission proposal to invest €594 million of EU funds in eight cross-border energy infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Trans-European Networks for Energy

EU and Japan celebrate start of operations of the JT-60SA fusion reactor and reaffirm close cooperation on fusion energy (12/12/2023)

The EU and Japan have started operations of the world's biggest and most advanced tokamak-type fusion reactor - JT-60SA, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Commission confirms participants in 30 renewable islands for 2030 initiative (12/12/2023)

The 30 islands and island groups aiming to achieve complete energy independence by 2030 under the Commission’s “30 renewable islands for 2030” initiative have been confirmed.

Commission announces new ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers (12/12/2023)

The Commission has published new EU ecodesign rules to reduce the energy consumption of household tumble dryers and make it easier for them to be repaired.

Speech at the Fourth PCI Energy Days, 28 November 2023 in Brussels (12/12/2023)

Speech at the Fourth PCI Energy Days

Remarks at the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, 28 November 2023 (12/12/2023)

Remarks at the European Parliament's ITRE Committee

Workshop: Evaluation of the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action Regulation (11/01/2024)

Workshop: Evaluation of the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action Regulation

Energy efficiency – Ecodesign requirements for solid-fuel boilers (review) (05/10/2023)

Energy efficiency – Ecodesign requirements for solid-fuel boilers (review)

Energy labelling requirements for solid fuel boilers (review) (05/10/2023)

Energy labelling requirements for solid fuel boilers (review)

Data centres in Europe – reporting scheme (13/12/2023)

Data centres in Europe – reporting scheme

The EU gas and electricity market reports for the 2nd quarter 2023 confirm continuation of positive market fundamentals in gas and electricity markets in 2023 (12/12/2023)

The EU gas and electricity market reports for the 2nd quarter 2023 confirm continuation of positive market fundamentals in gas and electricity markets in 2023.

Reporting requirements on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres for the Energy Efficiency Directive. Task B report, Labelling and minimum performance standards schemes for data centres (12/12/2023)

Reporting requirements on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres for the Energy Efficiency Directive. Task B report, Labelling and minimum performance standards schemes for data centres

Reporting requirements on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres for the Energy Efficiency Directive. Task C report, EU repository for the reporting obligation of data centres (12/12/2023)

Reporting requirements on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres for the Energy Efficiency Directive. Task C report, EU repository for the reporting obligation of data centres.

Potentials and levels for the electrification of space heating in buildings (12/12/2023)

Potentials and levels for the electrification of space heating in buildings

Renewable heating and cooling pathways (12/12/2023)

Renewable heating and cooling pathways

Safe, sustainable operation of research reactor facilities in the EU (12/12/2023)

Safe, sustainable operation of research reactor facilities in the EU

Global Targets for Energy Transition (12/12/2023)

The EU, together with the United Arab Emirates and the more than 120 countries that endorsed the pledge after its launch in December 2023, will continue discussions on implementation of the clean energy transition and monitor global progress on a yearly basis in the 7 years that follow COP28, until 2030.

Methane emissions and the Global Methane Pledge (13/12/2023)

Methane is the 2nd greatest greenhouse gas contributor to climate change following carbon dioxide. Learn more about methane and the Global Methane Pledge that was launched by the EU and the US at COP26.

EU progress towards the just energy transition (14/11/2023)

In this interview, Paula Pinho, Director at the Commission Directorate-General for Energy, talks about how the EU is securing the energy and critical raw materials needed for the shift towards renewable energy and the importance of energy efficiency as a structural solution to the just energy transition.

State of the Energy Union Report 2023 (09/11/2023)

The report shows how the EU responded collectively and effectively to Russia's aggression in Ukraine and weaponisation of its energy supplies, by accelerating the clean energy transition, diversifying supplies and saving energy.

Commission sets out immediate actions to support the European wind power industry (09/11/2023)

The European Commission presented on 24 October a European Wind Power Package to ensure that the clean energy transition goes hand-in-hand with industrial competitiveness and that wind power continues to be a European success story.

EU renewable energy financing mechanism: €40 million awarded to 8 solar PV projects (14/11/2023)

Following the successful conclusion of the first tender of the EU renewable energy financing mechanism on 27 September 2023, 8 solar PV projects with a total capacity of 282.77 MW have been awarded funding.

Updated Strategic Energy Technology Plan for Europe's clean, secure and competitive energy future (09/11/2023)

The revision of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan will help harmonise the original SET Plan strategic objectives with the European Green Deal, REPowerEU Plan and the Green Deal Industrial Plan – notably, the Net-Zero Industry Act.

European Nuclear Energy Forum 2023 discusses benefits of European Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) initiative (09/11/2023)

The ENEF Forum confirmed an increasing interest in nuclear technologies in some EU countries, and their potential role in meeting Europe’s decarbonisation targets and security of energy supply objectives

Bioenergy report outlines progress being made across the EU (09/11/2023)

Bioenergy produced from agricultural, forestry and organic waste feedstock continues to be the main source of renewable energy in the EU, accounting for about 59% of renewable energy consumption in 2021.

Competitiveness report highlights EU potential in clean energy transition (09/11/2023)

While the EU remains a leader in clean energy research, there is a growing dependence on imports for certain technologies, according to the 2023 report on progress on competitiveness of clean energy technologies.

Commission publishes recommendations to tackle energy poverty across the EU (09/11/2023)

Recognising the need for even more coordinated action to counter energy poverty, the Commission has published a series of recommendations on measures and policies that can be adopted by EU countries.

Assessment of progress towards the objectives of the Energy Union and Climate Action (09/11/2023)

The National Energy and Climate Plans progress reports’ technical assessment highlights the need for EU countries to step up their implementation efforts to reach the 2030 and 2050 targets.

Electricity and gas prices stabilise in 2023 (13/11/2023)

After a significant increase in prices that started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but skyrocketed through the second semester of 2022, electricity and gas prices are stabilising.

Presentation of the State of the Energy Union Report 2023 in the European Parliament (08.11.2023) (09/11/2023)

Presentation of the State of the Energy Union Report 2023 in the European Parliament (08.11.2023)

Speech at the 16th European Nuclear Energy Forum (07.11.2023) (14/11/2023)

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

Speech at the European Biomethane Week 2023 (25.10.2023) (09/11/2023)

Speech at the European Biomethane Week 2023 (25.10.2023)

European Hydrogen Week (20/11/2023)

European Hydrogen Week

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage Forum (27/11/2023)

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage Forum

Annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine (27/11/2023)

Annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine

Fourth PCI Energy Days (28/11/2023)

Fourth PCI Energy Days

COP28 (30/11/2023)

As well as participating in the negotiations, the EU will have a programme of side events in a dedicated pavilion at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

EU Energy Days at COP28 (04/12/2023)

The EU Energy Days are organised by the Commission at the EU Pavilion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The two days offer a series of high-level sessions, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and roundtable discussions with a focus on accelerating the clean energy transition.

Summary report of the results to the open public consultation - Industrial carbon management (13/11/2023)

Summary report of the results to the open public consultation - Industrial carbon management

Reporting requirements on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres for the EED (13/11/2023)

Reporting requirements on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres for the EED

Supply chain risks in the EU’s clean energy technologies (13/11/2023)

Supply chain risks in the EU’s clean energy technologies

Study on the offshore energy potential in the Atlantic Ocean (13/11/2023)

Study on the offshore energy potential in the Atlantic Ocean

Exploration of citizen engagement methodologies in European R&I projects 3.0 (13/11/2023)

Exploration of citizen engagement methodologies in European R&I projects 3.0

Stimulating consumers’ demand for energy efficiency investments (13/11/2023)

Stimulating consumers’ demand for energy efficiency investments

Report: Applying the Energy Efficiency First principle in sustainable finance (13/11/2023)

Report: Applying the Energy Efficiency First principle in sustainable finance

Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) (13/11/2023)

Since 2007, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan – known as the SET Plan - has facilitated cooperation in developing clean, sustainable and cost-competitive energy technologies across Europe. Watch the animation to learn more!

EU Wind Power Package (13/11/2023)

It's time to embrace the power of the wind and shape a cleaner world for generations to come. Watch the clip that accompanied the EU wind package on 24 October.

Commissioner Simson to discuss electricity market reform and winter preparedness at Energy Council in Luxembourg tomorrow (16/10/2023)

Ministers will continue their work towards a General Approach on the Commission's proposals to reform the EU electricity market. Commissioner Simson will also provide ministers with an update regarding the submissions and Commission's assessments of draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).

Joint press statement: EU – Algeria high-level energy dialogue (16/10/2023)

The fifth annual meeting of the high-level political dialogue on energy between the European Union and Algeria was held in Brussels on 5 October 2023 under the co-chairmanship of the Commissioner for Energy of the Commission of the European Union, Ms Kadri Simson and the Minister for Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab. They discussed ways and means of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of energy.

Commission welcomes completion of key ‘Fit for 55' legislation, putting EU on track to exceed 2030 targets (16/10/2023)

With the adoption on 9 October of the revised Renewable Energy Directive and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, the EU now has legally binding climate targets covering all key sectors of the economy.

Quarterly reports confirm improving market fundamentals in gas and electricity markets at the beginning of 2023 (16/10/2023)

EU gas and electricity markets were marked by a fall in wholesale gas and electricity prices in the first quarter of 2023, after the all-time highs registered during 2022, according to the Commission’s latest quarterly reports on the gas and electricity markets.

Report shows EU security of energy supply measures make a difference (16/10/2023)

Security of gas supply in Europe has improved in the last years thanks to successful measures by the EU and its Member States, according to a new report published by the European Commission. Imports of Russian gas have greatly decreased in line with the REPowerEU objectives, thanks to diversification efforts and savings. EU underground storage facilities are filled at well over 90% of their capacity as the heating season starts.

EU renewable energy financing mechanism – first tender oversubscribed (16/10/2023)

The first tender under the EU renewable energy financing mechanism was launched in April and closed on 27 September 2023 with bids significantly exceeding target volumes.

EU’s ‘Solidarity Regulation’ significantly contributed to addressing the energy crisis (16/10/2023)

The European Union has achieved an unprecedented energy shift since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thanks in part to the implementation of a wide range of policy measures at EU and Member State level. In a report published on 28 September, the Commission reviews the functioning of the so-called ‘Solidarity Regulation’, adopted last December, as part of the emergency framework.

Keynote speech at the North China Electric Power University (11.10.2023) (16/10/2023)

Keynote speech by Commissioner Simson at the North China Electric Power University

Opening remarks at public stakeholder workshop on the international auction under the European Hydrogen Bank (29.09.2023) (05/10/2023)

Opening remarks at public stakeholder workshop on the international auction under the European Hydrogen Bank (29.09.2023)

Just Transition Platform Conference for coal regions in transition – 24-26 October 2022 (24/10/2022)

The sixth edition of the Just Transition Platform Conference will take place in hybrid format in Brussels on 24–26 October.

Investors Dialogue on Energy webinar: MFF and Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) (24/10/2023)

Investors Dialogue on Energy webinar: MFF and Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP)

6th EU-Norway Energy Conference (24/10/2023)

6th EU-Norway Energy Conference

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023 (25/10/2023)

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023

16th European Nuclear Energy Forum (06/11/2023)

16th European Nuclear Energy Forum

Smart City Expo World Congress & Smart Cities Marketplace Forum (07/11/2023)

Smart City Expo World Congress & Smart Cities Marketplace Forum

Citizens’ Energy Forum (09/11/2023)

Citizens’ Energy Forum

17th SET Plan Conference - Energy Research and Innovation for a Competitive Europe (13/11/2023)

17th SET Plan Conference - Energy Research and Innovation for a Competitive Europe

European Hydrogen Week (20/11/2023)

European Hydrogen Week

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage Forum (27/11/2023)

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage Forum

Annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine (27/11/2023)

Annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine

Fourth PCI Energy Days (28/11/2023)

Fourth PCI Energy Days

Biomethane – a source of sustainable, renewable and clean energy (16/10/2023)

Almost 34 500 views since launched end September - watch and learn about the benefits of biomethane!

EU energy in figures - Statistical pocketbook 2023 (16/10/2023)

EU energy in figures - Statistical pocketbook 2023

Common European Energy Data Space (16/10/2023)

Common European Energy Data Space

Energy poverty, Wind package and State of the energy union (16/10/2023)

The Commission will publish its recommendation on energy poverty early next week, present the new Wind package and publish the State of the energy union report 2023. Keep an eye on DG ENER news!

2023 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen (13/09/2023)

In her speech, President von der Leyen said that a European Wind Power package will be put forward and that the future of our clean tech industry – from wind to steel, from batteries to electric vehicles – has to be made in Europe.

Eurobarometer: Europeans approve measures taken to tackle the energy crisis (11/09/2023)

The Flash Eurobarometer survey published on 11 September shows an overwhelming support among Europeans for the measures taken over the last year to protect consumers and companies from volatility of energy prices, as well as action to foster energy security and the green transition.

Critical Infrastructure: Commission proposes a Blueprint to improve response to disruptive cross-border incidents (11/09/2023)

On 6 September, the Commission proposed a Council Recommendation for a Critical Infrastructure Blueprint that will enhance the EU's coordination in response to attempts to disrupt our critical infrastructure.

9% of EU population unable to keep home warm in 2022 (11/09/2023)

In 2022, 9.3% of the EU population declared that they were not able to keep their home adequately warm. Compared with 2021, this share increased by 2.4 percentage points.

EU reaches 90% gas storage target ahead of winter (11/09/2023)

By mid-August, the EU reached its target of filling gas storage facilities to 90% of capacity, roughly two and a half months ahead of the November 1 deadline.

EU Building Stock Observatory: monitoring the energy performance of buildings across Europe (11/09/2023)

The Commission has launched a new, improved version of the EU Building Stock Observatory (EU BSO), a web tool that monitors energy performance and decarbonisation-related buildings data for all EU countries.

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania agree to synchronise their electricity grids with the European grid by early 2025 (11/09/2023)

The Commission welcomed the agreement reached by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on 3 August to accelerate the integration of their electricity grids with the Continental Europe network and their disconnection from Russia and Belarus.

Energy Security Conference on 'Achieving winter preparedness in turbulent times' (14/09/2023) (14/09/2023)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at Energy Security Conference on 'Achieving winter preparedness in turbulent times'

ENTSO-E's High-Level Forum on the 'Future of our grids: accelerating Europe's energy transition' (07/09/2023) (12/09/2023)

Keynote closing speech by Commissioner Simson at ENTSO-E's High-Level Forum on the 'Future of our grids: accelerating Europe's energy transition'

Heat pumps – the heating solution for a clean energy transition (11/09/2023)

Want to know what heat pumps are, how they work and the kind of buildings they are for? This short video clip is available in EN with subtitles in 22 languages.

Coming soon: New video on nuclear power (14/09/2023)

Our new video clip on nuclear power will be out next week on our YouTube channel.

EPAH: International annual conference on energy poverty (19/09/2023)

EPAH: International annual conference on energy poverty

Workshop: Financing the energy renovation of buildings (19/09/2023)

Workshop: Financing the energy renovation of buildings

Fourth meeting of the Equality Platform for the energy sector (26/09/2023)

Fourth meeting of the Equality Platform for the energy sector

Industrial carbon management: Results of the public consultation (06/10/2023)

Industrial carbon management: Results of the public consultation

Stakeholder forum IV: heat pumps action plan (09/10/2023)

Stakeholder forum IV: heat pumps action plan

AIDRES - Assessment and geo-mapping of renewable energy demand for technological paths towards carbon neutrality of EU energy-intensive industries (13/09/2023)

AIDRES - Assessment and geo-mapping of renewable energy demand for technological paths towards carbon neutrality of EU energy-intensive industries

BRIDGE report on energy data exchange reference architecture 3.0 (11/09/2023)

BRIDGE report on energy data exchange reference architecture 3.0

BRIDGE - Interoperability of home appliances (11/09/2023)

BRIDGE - Interoperability of home appliances

ETIP SNET - Hydrogen’s impact on grids (14/09/2023)

ETIP SNET - Hydrogen’s impact on grids

ETIP SNET R&I implementation plan 2025+ (06/09/2023)

ETIP SNET R&I implementation plan 2025+

Save Energy is the theme for the 2023 Mobility Week (13/09/2023)

This year's event, which will take place between 16 and 22 September, will look at why it is important to save energy through sustainable urban mobility.