"DG Energy Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

The digital transformation of our energy system (16/12/2021)

Digitalisation can play an important role in reaching our long-term ambition of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. The article is available in EN but more linguistic versions will follow.

Commission proposes new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions (15/12/2021)

The Commission has adopted a set of legislative proposals to decarbonise the EU gas market by facilitating the uptake of renewable and low carbon gases, including hydrogen, and to ensure energy security for all citizens in Europe.

Commission proposes to boost renovation and decarbonisation of buildings (15/12/2021)

The Commission has proposed today to align the rules for the energy performance of buildings with the European Green Deal and decarbonise the EU's building stock by 2050.

Political agreement reached on revised TEN-E rules for cross-border energy infrastructure (15/12/2021)

New EU rules for cross-border energy infrastructure and future Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) have been agreed in principle, following the political agreement reached by Council, European Parliament and Commission negotiators.

European Commission adopts new methodology rules for renewable cooling (16/12/2021)

New rules, establishing a methodology for calculating the quantity of renewable cooling and district cooling that can be counted towards EU renewable energy targets, were published by the European Commission.

Ecodesign and energy labelling: key tools for reducing consumers’ energy bills and EU use of fossil fuels (09/12/2021)

The report offers a rich collection of concrete, down-to-earth examples of estimates on energy savings, in total and per product.

Green energy products 2020: EU imports exceed exports (09/12/2021)

According to EUROSTAT, the EU spent €11.2 billion on imports of green energy products from countries outside the EU in 2020.

The North Seas countries Ministerial Meeting (09/12/2021)

The countries of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) have renewed their Political Declaration and deepened cooperation to meet the ambitious offshore wind 2030 - 2050 targets.

ENTSO-E winter outlook underlines greater resilience of EU electricity market (09/12/2021)

ENTSO-E underlines that disruptions in electricity supply this winter are even less likely than they were 12 months ago.

Commission proposes new list of Projects of Common Interest for a more integrated and resilient energy market (09/12/2021)

The 5th list of energy PCIs consists of key cross-border infrastructure projects for building a more integrated and resilient EU internal energy market and pursuing our energy and climate goals.

Commission updates regional risk groups for security of gas supplies (09/12/2021)

They will analyse the risks for the next 4 years and advise EU countries and the Commission on the measures to manage these risks properly.

Frans Timmermans and Kadri Simson remarks on new European Green Deal proposals (15/12/2021)

Opening remarks by Frans Timmermans and Kadri Simson at Press Conference on new European Green Deal proposals for more energy efficiency, increased carbon removals and a framework to decarbonise the gas market.

Closing speech by Commissioner Simson at the European Hydrogen Week (15/12/2021)

Closing speech by Commissioner Simson at the European Hydrogen Week

ExchangeEU - The change starts here (07/12/2021)

Watch the new promotional video for ExchangeEU, the EU coal regions exchange programme.

Digitalising the energy sector – EU action plan (24/01/2022)

Digital technologies can unleash the full potential of flexible energy generation and consumption in different sectors and enable more use of renewable energy. This action plan will help develop a competitive market for digital energy services and digital energy infrastructure that are cyber-secure, efficient and sustainable.

Assistance to the impact assessment for designing a regulatory framework hydrogen (17/12/2021)

The EU set itself a goal of creating at least 40 GW of electrolyser capacity within the EU and a goal of using up to 10 million tonnes/year of renewable hydrogen by around 2030 in line with its goal of climate neutrality by 2050 target.

Assistance to assessing options improving market conditions for bio-methane and gas market rules (17/12/2021)

The EU Green Deal, as presented by the European Commission in late 2019, fixes the objective to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent, i.e., to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Energy Transition Expertise Centre Stakeholder Workshop (31/01/2022)

The first Energy transition expertise centre (EnTEC) stakeholder workshop is organised jointly by the European Commission and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI.

METIS study on costs and benefits of a pan-European hydrogen infrastructure (17/12/2021)

This analysis has for objective to provide the quantitative evaluation of scenarios and related sensitivities which shall reflect a set of policy options under discussion for the hydrogen framework.

Successful EU Energy Day at Expo 2020 focuses on hydrogen for the energy transition (15/11/2021)

High level officials, policy makers and industry representatives met for the EU Energy Day on Sunday, 14th November, at Expo 2020 in Dubai to discuss the ‘EU Green Deal and the role of hydrogen in the energy transition’.

International Methane Emissions Observatory launched to boost action on powerful climate-warming gas (15/11/2021)

To support further progress on fulfilling the Paris Agreement, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), with funding from the EU, has launched a new Observatory to drive global action on reducing methane emissions.

State of the Energy Union 2021: Renewables overtake fossil fuels as the EU's main power source (15/11/2021)

The Commission adopted on 26 October its State of the Energy Union Reports for 2021, taking stock of the progress that the EU is making in delivering the clean energy transition, nearly two years after the launch of the European Green Deal.

Winners of the EU Sustainable Energy Awards announced (15/11/2021)

Five of the best European clean energy projects and leaders received top recognition at the EU Sustainable Energy Awards ceremony.

8% of EU population unable to keep home adequately warm (15/11/2021)

An EU-wide survey concluded that in 2020, 8% of the EU population said that they were unable to keep their home adequately warm. The situation varied across the EU Member States.

Commission, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and EIB advance partnership in climate technologies (15/11/2021)

At the COP26 in Glasgow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Bill Gates, the Founder of Breakthrough Energy, together with European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer, have officially entered into a pioneering partnership that will boost investments in critical climate technologies.

New Baltic offshore wind work programme agreed through BEMIP (15/11/2021)

A new work programme in the Baltic Sea region dedicated to offshore wind has been adopted within the framework of the High Level Group on the Baltic energy market interconnection plan (BEMIP).

Commissioner Simson at opening of the COP26 Energy Day (12/11/2021)

Commissioner Simson at opening of the COP26 Energy Day in Glasgow.

Speech by Kadri Simson at COP26 ensuring a just and people-centered transition (12/11/2021)

Speech by Kadri Simson at COP26 ensuring a just and people-centered transition.

Beautiful, sustainable, together: LIFE in the New European Bauhaus (15/11/2021)

From 15 – 17 November, the LIFE programme will hold a three-day hybrid conference on LIFE in the New European Bauhaus. Join us to discover how style and sustainability can make the perfect match.

Just Transition Platform Meeting - Coal Regions in Transition virtual week and Carbon-intensive regions seminars (15/11/2021)

The fourth edition of the Just Transition Platform Meeting – Coal Regions in Transition virtual week and Carbon-intensive regions seminars will take place online on 15 – 17 November 2021.

Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Launch Event 2021 (22/11/2021)

The event will bring together EU, national and local stakeholders to discuss how EU policies and EPAH are stepping up energy poverty alleviation efforts, particularly as just transition commitments are bolstered by the Fit for 55 Package and as the current high price environment requires particular attention to the needs of the energy poor and vulnerable consumers.

SET Plan conference: Research and innovation to deliver a just and sustainable energy transition (25/11/2021)

The 15th Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) conference will take place in Bled, Slovenia on 25-26 November 2021. This year’s hybrid event, combining a “virtual event” and an “in person event” will bring together high-level speakers, policymakers, industry, researchers, academia and the general public, focusing on important energy-related topics in the new post-COVID policy realities.

Energy Infrastructure Forum 2021 (25/11/2021)

The annual Energy Infrastructure Forum is organised by the European in cooperation with the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and gathers representatives of the EU institutions, transmission system operators, project promoters, regulators, energy companies, NGOs and civil society and the financing community who meet to discuss the challenges of developing Europe’s energy infrastructure and building an internal energy market.

Citizen's Energy Forum (08/12/2021)

The event is being organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator.

Clean energy for EU islands - Technology solutions booklet (04/11/2021)

The Clean energy for EU islands Initiative was launched in May 2017, underlining the European Union’s intent to accelerate the clean energy transition on Europe’s more than 2,400 inhabited islands.

Annual meeting report: the initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine (11/11/2021)

The initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine aims to help countries and regions to move away from coal towards a carbon-neutral economy, while ensuring that this transition is just

Study: Energy subsidies and other government interventions in the EU (11/11/2021)

This report documents work completed for the Directorate General for Energy (DG ENER) of the European Commission (EC) on the Study on energy subsidies and other government interventions in the EU.

Study: Co-ordinated approach to the development and supply of radionuclides in the EU (11/11/2021)

The objective of the present study was to fill gaps in the available information on the supply chains for the main established and novel radionuclides that have, or are expected to have, significant uses in Europe.

Report: The ten year network development plan (TYNDP) 2020 joint scenarios methodology (11/11/2021)

A Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure assessment.

Coming up! (11/11/2021)

The 5th Union list of projects of common interest (PCIs) will be adopted by the Commission by the end of the year. Learn more about PCIs and EU energy infrastructure projects!

#Film4Energy (11/11/2021)

Spread the word about the video competition #Film4Energy – it is open for 12-15 year old schoolchildren until mid- February 2022

Revised rules for State aid promoting the green and digital transition (06/10/2021)

The Commission started a revision of a number of Guidelines, where it appeared that changes are necessary, notably in light of new Commission priorities and the European Green Deal and Industrial and Digital Strategies.

Methane - what’s the deal? (14/10/2021)

Methane is the second worst greenhouse gas contributor to climate change, but the battle to reduce methane emissions is less well known than the efforts to curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The article is available in EN and ES but FR, DE, IT and PL versions will follow shortly.

Energy prices: Commission presents a toolbox of measures to tackle exceptional situation (13/10/2021)

The Commission adopted on 13 October a Communication on energy prices to tackle the exceptional rise in global energy prices and help Europe's people and businesses.

Quarterly market reports confirm globalised nature of gas market imbalance (13/10/2021)

The gas and electricity markets reports for the 2nd quarter 2021 are published.

Joint EU-US Statement on the Global Methane Pledge (14/10/2021)

On 11 October, 24 new countries announced that they will join the Global Methane Pledge, which will be formally launched at COP26.

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub launches its new website (12/10/2021)

This new website aims at becoming the centre of energy poverty expertise in Europe for local authorities and all stakeholders interested in taking action to combat energy poverty.

EUR 95 million available for funding project ideas accelerating the EU clean energy transition (06/10/2021)

The LIFE Clean Energy Transition call for proposals 2021 includes 18 different topics which projects can apply for until 12 January 2022.

Commissioner Simson at the ITRE Committee meeting on the Communication on energy prices (14/10/2021) (14/10/2021)

The Commission has adopted a Communication on Energy Prices, to tackle the exceptional rise in global energy prices, which is projected to last through the winter, and help Europe's people and businesses.

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the Carbon capture, utilisation and storage forum (11/10/2021) (11/10/2021)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the first high-level CO2 Capture Utilisation and Storage Forum (CCUS Forum).

EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2021 (25/10/2021)

The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 25-29 October 2021 under the theme: ‘Towards 2030: Reshaping the European Energy System’.

EU Energy Day at COP26: the EU leading the global energy transition (05/11/2021)

This EU Energy Day is organised at the EU pavilion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow.

Low voltage direct current and direct current technologies: potential applications for a clean energy transition (08/11/2021)

The Commission is organising a webinar on low voltage direct current (LVDC) and direct current (DC) technologies for interested energy stakeholders (electricity companies, regulators, industries, building companies, academia and others).

EU Energy Day - Hydrogen to drive the EU’s green transition (14/11/2021)

The EU Energy Day, organised by the European Commission in the framework of the Expo 2020 in Dubai, will be a hybrid event.

Citizen's Energy Forum (02/12/2021)

The event is being organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator.

The Nordic ITER Business Forum (19/01/2022)

The Nordic ITER Business Forum, organised jointly by the European Commission and the Industry Liaison Officers of Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, will take place in Copenhagen from 19 to 20 January 2022. The aim of the event is to inform businesses about the ITER project and the procurement opportunities it offers, as well as to make them aware of available support to prepare and present proposals.

Study on critical supply chains for energy security and clean energy transition during the COVID-19 crisis (14/10/2021)

The objectives of this study are to: 1. Identify the energy technology supply chains that are critical for a) ensuring the EU security of energy supply and b) achieving the EU clean energy transition, taking into account the current vulnerabilities of these supply chains against several threat scenarios; and 2. Identify measures to strengthen the resilience of the critical energy technology supply chains and of the European energy sector more broadly.

EU energy in figures - Statistical pocketbook 2021 (29/09/2021)

New energy figures show that the EU has more than doubled in share of renewables in the decade from 2009 to 2019 – in fact it rose from 6.4% of the EU’s energy mix in 2000 to 15.8% in 2019. These facts and many more are available in the 2021 energy statistical pocketbook.

BRIDGE, Cooperation between Horizon 2020 projects in the fields of smart grid, energy storage, islands, and digitalisation (29/09/2021)

BRIDGE is a cooperation group involving 90 projects (58 ongoing) in the areas of Smart Grid, Energy Storage, Islands, and Digitalisation funded under the Horizon 2020 program over the last 6 years (2014-2020). It aims at fostering the exchange of information, experience, knowledge, and best practices among its members. BRIDGE wants to provide field experience, feedback and lessons learned from the participating projects to help overcome the barriers to effective innovation. It aims at gathering coordinated, balanced and coherent recommendations to strengthen the messages and maximize their impacts towards policy makers in view of removing barriers to innovation deployment.

Revised rules for State aid promoting the green and digital transition (06/10/2021)

The Commission started a revision of a number of Guidelines, where it appeared that changes are necessary, notably in light of new Commission priorities and the European Green Deal and Industrial and Digital Strategies.

Ceremony marks launch of the third Estonia-Latvia electricity interconnector (15/09/2021)

A new electricity connection between Estonia and Latvia was launched on 25 August.

Simpler EU energy labels for lighting products applicable from 1 September (15/09/2021)

Simpler EU energy labels for lighting products

A new €785 million call for clean energy infrastructure projects (15/09/2021)

A new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects

Opening speech at the European photovoltaic solar energy conference (15/09/2021)

The Commissioner's speech at the European photovoltaic solar energy conference

Connecting Europe Facility Energy - Virtual Info Day (28/09/2021)

Connecting Europe Facility Energy - Virtual Info Day

Recommendation and guidelines on energy efficiency first: from principles to practice (28/09/2021)

Energy Efficiency First

5th EU-Norway Energy Conference (01/10/2021)

5th EU-Norway Energy Conference, 1 October

Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2021 (07/10/2021)

Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 202, 7 October

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage forum (11/10/2021)

Carbon capture utlisation and storage forum, 11 October

Towards 61 GW of offshore energy by 2030: sharing experiences throughout the EU (12/10/2021)

offshore conference

EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) (25/10/2021)

EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)

BRIDGE, Cooperation between Horizon 2020 projects in the fields of smart grid, energy storage, islands and digitalisation (15/09/2021)

BRIDGE 2021 brochure

Commissioner Simson at the Ambrosetti Forum (15/09/2021)

speech

Action plan on the digitalisation of the energy sector (16/08/2021)

Digitalisation can unleash the full potential of flexible energy generation, enable a greater integration of renewables, and boost growth and jobs - roadmap is open for feedback until 10 September

Call for expression of interest for working group on offshore renewables (16/08/2021)

The group will contribute to the EU ambition of an installed capacity of at least 60 GW offshore wind and at least 1 GW of ocean energy by 2030, with a view to achieving capacity of at least 300 GW and 40 GW respectively by 2050. Deadline 10 September!

EU invests €122 million in innovative projects to decarbonise the economy (16/08/2021)

The grants from the Innovation Fund will support projects aiming to bring low-carbon technologies to the market in energy intensive industries, hydrogen, energy storage and renewable energy.

Equality in the energy sector - call to action for stakeholders (17/08/2021)

A new platform to promote equality and inclusion in the energy sector at all levels, from decision-makers to consumers.

ITRE committee meeting and delivering the European Green Deal (18/08/2021)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the ITRE Committee meeting on delivering the European Green Deal package

Energy savings potentials at national and European level (16/08/2021)

Technical assistance services to assess the energy savings potentials at national and European level - country reports

Energy and the European Green Deal (18/08/2021)

The EU must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, and energy plays a key role in making the European Green Deal a reality.

Consultation on Greek market reform plan (02/08/2021)

Consultation on Greek market reform plan, deadline 6 September

Revision of the energy taxation directive (15/07/2021)

Revision of the energy taxation directive, 12 October

Save energy tips! (14/07/2021)

Help us spread the word about the upcoming #Film4Energy challenge, addressing 12-15 year old schoolchildren! We launch the film competition after summer!

In focus: EU islands and the clean energy transition (15/07/2021)

From the volcanic Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the picturesque Greek islands in the Mediterranean, all the way to the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea, there are approximately 2,200 inhabited islands in the EU. Available in EN, FR, DE, ES, IT and PL.

Delivering on the European Green Deal (14/07/2021)

The European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

Commission presents Renewable Energy Directive revision (14/07/2021)

As part of the package “Delivering on the European Green Deal”, the Commission is seeking to accelerate the take-up of renewables in the EU to make a decisive contribution to its ambition of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 – and ultimately becoming climate neutral by 2050.

Commission proposes new Energy Efficiency Directive (14/07/2021)

The proposal for recasting the EU Directive on Energy Efficiency aims at further stimulating EU efforts to promote energy efficiency and achieve energy savings in the fight against climate change.

Quarterly market reports confirm globalised nature of gas market in 1st quarter of 2021 (14/07/2021)

The gas market report notes that wholesale spot gas prices in Europe were significantly impacted by the high price premium of East Asian gas markets in January 2021, resulting in a redirection of LNG cargoes towards Asia and reducing gas supply in Europe.

First LIFE 2021 call on clean energy transition (14/07/2021)

The LIFE programme 2021-2027 includes a new sub-programme for clean energy transition (LIFE-CET) in the field of climate action.

Improved platform for monitoring energy efficiency financing – DEEP 2.0 (05/07/2021)

The European Commission is launching an improved and updated version of the “De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform” (DEEP)

Launch of the exchange programme for coal regions in the Western Balkans, Ukraine and the EU (14/07/2021)

Coal regions in the Western Balkans, Ukraine and the EU are invited to join an exchange programme to accelerate local energy transitions. The programme is an opportunity for regions to start direct, one-to-one dialogues, connect with different stakeholders, learn from each other and transfer knowledge.

Renewable energy largely spared from pandemic effects (14/07/2021)

Recent figures from Eurostat show that during 2020, lower energy demand caused by lockdown measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected certain fuel categories. Renewables stand out as an exception, continuing their growth especially in electricity generation.

Commissioner Simson delivering the European Green Deal (14/07/2021)

Statement by Commissioner Simson on delivering the European Green Deal

Commissioner Simson's speech on the UN high level dialogue on energy (14/07/2021)

EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson gave a speech to the UN Ministerial Thematic Forum within the UN high level dialogue on energy today, underlining the importance of ensuring a just clean energy transition in the EU and globally.

Implementation of the network code on requirements for grid connection of generators (14/07/2021)

In May 2018, two years after the European Network Code Requirements for Generators (RfG NC) had been published, European Member States (MS) have been obliged to conclude the respective national implementations of their individual grid codes.

Technical assistance for assessing options to establish an EU-wide green label with a view to promote the use of renewable energy coming from new installations (14/07/2021)

This report defines and assesses options to establish an EU-wide green label with a view to promote the use of renewable energy coming from new installations as required by Art. 19 (13) of the Renewable Energy Directive recast (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II)

New EU rules to boost energy efficiency of electric motors (14/07/2021)

New EU ecodesign measures for electric motors and variable speed drives enter into force on 1 July 2021, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of these products across the EU.

European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions (14/07/2021)

On 14 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a broad set of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

Study: Options to establish an EU-wide green label to promote the use of RES (15/07/2021)

Technical assistance for assessing options to establish an EU-wide green label with a view to promote the use of renewable energy coming from new installations

Making the EU’s energy infrastructure fit for climate-neutrality (15/06/2021)

A well-planned and integrated energy infrastructure is key to achieve a clean energy transition. It is the part of the system that incorporates renewable energy to the grid, that transmits and distributes energy across the EU, and stores energy until it is needed.

Union for the Mediterranean Ministers sign declaration on clean energy transition (15/06/2021)

Ministers from the 42 member countries of the Union for the Mediterranean have today signed a declaration underlining their commitment to decarbonising the energy sector in the fight against climate change

Progress by Council on European Green Deal dossiers (15/06/2021)

Commission welcomes progress by Council on European Green Deal dossiers

Support to improve energy efficiency in Navarre (15/06/2021)

EIB grants support to the Navarre region to improve the energy efficiency of around 1 900 housing units

National energy stakeholders dialogues: "Fit for 55" (10/06/2021)

Bringing civil society, sector representatives, national and local authorties together to discuss the European Green Deal, and how energy policy contributes to achieving a climate-neutral Europe by 2050

€216 million to modernise Bucharest’s thermal energy transmission system (10/06/2021)

The city’s thermal energy transmission system is one of the largest in the world, supplying over 1.2 million people with heat and hot water. 211.94 km of pipes will be replaced to remedy the current problem of heat loss between the source and the consumer.

Approved €22.5 billion Polish scheme to support offshore wind farms (10/06/2021)

The measure, approved under state aid rules, will help Poland reach its renewable energy targets without unduly distorting competition.

ITRE committee meeting on Fit for 55 (15/06/2021)

Speech by Commissioner

10th InnoGrid event ‘Living the Transition’ (15/06/2021)

Speech by Commissioner Simson

Annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine (23/06/2021)

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

Nuclear safety - 2nd topical peer review: fire prevention at nuclear installations (22/06/2021)

Nuclear safety - 2nd topical peer review: fire prevention at nuclear installations

Horizon Europe Info Days - Cluster 5 - Climate, Energy & Mobility (05/07/2021)

Cluster 5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility focusses on the twin green and digital transitions to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. This Horizon Europe Info day will be open for participation without prior registration.

Lessons learned to inform integrated approaches for the renovation and modernisation of the built environment (15/06/2021)

https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/b20fc84d-c418-11eb-a925-01aa75ed71a1/language-en

Analysis to support the implementation of the energy efficiency first principle in decision-making (15/06/2021)

Analysis to support the implementation of the energy efficiency first principle in decision-making

Benefits of the Broader Approach agreement activities (15/06/2021)

Benefits of the Broader Approach agreement activities

Gas networks – revision of EU rules on market access (26/03/2021)

PCI list of candidates in cross-border CO2 transport networks (26/03/2021)

Energy efficiency - revision of the energy performance in buildings directive (22/02/2021)

Public consultation on the revised Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG) (07/06/2021)

Public consultation on the revised Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG)

In focus: Fusion power and the ITER project (17/05/2021)

As we raise our ambition to fight climate change, focus must shift towards cleaner energy options. But investing in renewable energy sources alone might not be enough. The key to our future clean energy needs could lie in fusion power, and the ITER project is a main contributor for reaching that goal.

Commission calls for feedback on new platform to facilitate renewable energy statistical transfers (17/05/2021)

The Commission is asking for feedback from interested parties on the draft rules governing a new platform to encourage the transfer of renewable energy statistics between Member States - called the new Union Renewable Development Platform (URDP).

What a difference a year makes - impact of COVID-19 pandemic on EU energy supply in 2020 (17/05/2021)

Since early 2020, restrictive measures have been taken to slow down the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of facilities and home-confinement.

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the Renovation Summit 2021 session – ‘People driving the Energy Transition’ (17/05/2021)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at the Renovation Summit 2021 session – ‘People driving the Energy Transition’

CO2 emissions from energy use clearly decreased in the EU in 2020 (17/05/2021)

Eurostat estimates that in 2020, the year when COVID-19 containment measures were widely introduced by the EU Member States, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion (mainly oil and oil products, coal, peat and natural gas) significantly decreased by 10% in the EU compared with the previous year.

Commissioner Simson welcomes UN report on methane emissions (17/05/2021)

A new report on global methane emissions has been published by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) underlining the significant role that methane plays in climate change and air pollution and the importance of reducing emissions of this extremely powerful greenhouse gas.

New tyre labelling rules apply from 1 May 2021 (17/05/2021)

New EU rules on the energy labelling of road tyres, highlighting primarily the fuel efficiency, safety and noise performance of new tyres, start to apply at consumer level from 1 May 2021.

Extended deadline: Call for expression of interest for members and alternates of the ACER Board of Appeal (17/05/2021)

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) needs to renew the members and alternate members of its Board of Appeal, and has published a call for interested for qualified experts to apply for these positions.

Clean energy for EU islands forum (17/05/2021)

Clean energy for EU islands forum, 20-21 May 2021

Smart Cities Marketplace forum - A partner event of the EU Green Week (17/05/2021)

Smart Cities Marketplace Forum, 9 -10 June 2021

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum (17/05/2021)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulation Forum, 14-15 June 2021

Covenant of Mayors investment forum: Energy efficiency finance market place (17/05/2021)

Covenant of Mayors investment forum: Energy efficiency finance market place, 15-16 June 2021

Sustainable products initiative (17/03/2021)

List of candidate Projects of Common Interest in smart grids (24/03/2021)

Assessing the effectiveness of implementing the SME definition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (17/05/2021)

This is the final report of a study to provide “Technical assistance on assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of the definition of small and medium-sized enterprises for the purposes of Article 8(4) of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)” for the Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER). The report evaluates the scope of Article 8(4) of the EED and assesses potential alternatives.

Hydrogen – driving the green revolution (13/04/2021)

With more and more countries pledging climate neutrality, the world needs to find solutions to decarbonise every last part of our economy. Hydrogen is the word on everyone’s lips, and there are good reasons behind the hype.

Electricity and gas market reports confirm notable changes in 2020 (13/04/2021)

The electricity market report confirms that the combination of the pandemic demand shock and favourable weather conditions for renewables substantially changed the structure of the mix over the course of 2020.

First high-level joint defence and energy meeting (14/04/2021)

More than 200 representatives from the defence and energy communities participated in the first-ever joint defence and energy meeting, organised by the European Defence Agency and European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy.

Commission analysis highlights good practices in long-term renovation strategies (13/04/2021)

Call for applications: Clean energy transition support for EU islands (13/04/2021)

European Commission and IEA pull together for net-zero (13/04/2021)

Speech by Commissioner Simson at ‘Hydrogen in Society – Bridging the Gaps’ (13/04/2021)

INEA will be officially replaced by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) (13/04/2021)

4th meeting of TEN-E Regional Groups on gas (22/04/2021)

4th meeting of TEN-E Regional Groups on electricity (26/04/2021)

Coal Regions Virtual Week and Carbon-intensive Regions Seminar (26/04/2021)

Workshop: Strengthening buildings information tools with focus on energy performance certificates (29/04/2021)

35th Madrid Forum (29/04/2021)

Renewable Energy Directive – guidance on the sustainability criteria for forest biomass used in energy production (31/03/2021)

Climate change – new rules to prevent methane leakage in the energy sector (05/02/2021)

Energy efficiency – Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (30/04/2021)

Trans-European energy infrastructure projects PCI (13/04/2021)

EU projects of common interest (PCIs) help countries work together to develop energy networks that are better interconnected and can assure access for all to safe, sustainable and affordable energy.

3rd TEN-E meeting cross-regional groups on gas (15/03/2021)

Methane workshop: Leak detection and repair in the oil and gas sectors (16/03/2021)

Methane workshop: Venting and flaring in the oil and gas sectors (17/03/2021)

Consultation on the list of candidate for the 5th Projects of Common Interest in electricity and gas infrastructure (14/01/2021)

Decarbonisation and the just transition in Asturias (09/03/2021)

European barriers in retail energy markets & country handbooks (10/03/2021)

European study on clinical diagnostic reference levels for X-ray medical imaging (04/03/2021)

Technical assistance on assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of the SME definition in the energy efficiency directive (04/03/2021)

New energy quiz (12/03/2021)

Remember our 5 video clips addressing various energy related themes? A new energy quiz (and the key) has been added to the collection, available in all official EU languages except Gaelic and Maltese.

Batteries - a key enabler of a low-carbon economy (15/03/2021)

The variable nature of renewable energy resources means that storing energy is the next big challenge in the fight against climate change. As the fastest growing storage technology, batteries have steadily been at the forefront to solve this issue.

CEF agreement to fund greener, more sustainable transport and energy networks, and digitalisation (12/03/2021)

The new agreement outlines the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) proposal, worth €33.7 billion, as part of the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027.

New EU energy labels applicable from 1 March 2021 (12/03/2021)

To help EU consumers cut their energy bills and carbon footprint, a brand new version of the widely-recognised EU energy label will be applicable in all shops and online retailers from Monday, 1 March 2021.

European Battery Alliance: Ministerial meeting on progress and future actions (12/03/2021)

The ministers discussed progress made and identified the most pressing priorities like the supply of raw and active materials int he EU and access to skilled workers.

ENSREG approves the preliminary report on the Astravets nuclear power plant (12/03/2021)

A peer review on the new Belarusian nuclear power plant in Astravets, the report follows a mission by technical experts to the site carried out in February.

Over €1 billion support for high-efficient cogeneration of electricity and heat in Slovakia (12/03/2021)

Thor offshore wind farm project (12/03/2021)

Rehabilitating district heating systems in Bucharest (12/03/2021)