"DG Energy Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

Clean energy for all Europeans package completed (28/05/2019)

Four files on electricity market design have formally been adopted, which concludes the Clean energy for all European package. This represents a major step towards completing the Energy Union and delivering on the priorities of the Juncker Commission.

CO2 emissions decreases in the EU - 2018 estimate (28/05/2019)

Eurostat estimates that in 2018 carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion significantly decreased by 2.5% in the European Union (EU), compared with 2017. The highest decreases were recorded in Portugal, Bulgaria and Ireland.

EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) likely to be as lively as ever (03/06/2019)

The annual EUSEW takes place in Brussels between 17-21 June. This year’s events promise to be even bigger than in recent years following the theme ‘Shaping Europe’s energy future’, with around 3,000 stakeholders and speakers gathering in Brussels to attend over 90 sessions.

12th SET Plan Conference - making the energy transition happen locally (29/05/2019)

Vice-President Šefčovič joins U.S. President Trump in opening an LNG export terminal (28/05/2019)

Energy Charter Treaty: negotiations on investment provisions (28/05/2019)

Implementation guidance on revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (28/05/2019)

First battery gigafactory in Northern Sweden gets EU support (28/05/2019)

32nd Madrid Forum (05/06/2019)

5th European Nuclear Safety Conference (06/06/2019)

The 12th SET Plan conference 2019 (12/06/2019)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence (17/06/2019)

EU Sustainable Energy Week 2019 (17/06/2019)

The Policy Conference of the EU Sustainable Energy Week – the place to be once a year – is back in Brussels between 18 and 20 June, bigger and better than before! Registration for the conference is now open! More than 90 policy sessions, an interactive Networking Village and the year’s top energy projects awarded at the Awards Ceremony – do not miss your chance to attend!

Webinar: Experiences in bridging the gap between Investors and Project Developers (27/06/2019)

Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in smart grids (18/03/2019)

Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in cross-border carbon dioxide transport infrastructure (18/03/2019)

EU-US B2B energy forum on LNG trade (30/04/2019)

The first EU-US B2B high level forum is being held in Brussels today. Organised within the framework of the EU-US energy council, the event marks an important step to enhance transatlantic trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. The (webstreamed) event was opened by EU Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and US Energy Secretary Rick Perry.

The Energy Union: from vision to reality (24/04/2019)

The fourth report on the State of the Energy Union shows that the Commission has fully delivered on its vision of an Energy Union strategy guaranteeing accessible, affordable, secure, competitive and sustainable energy for all Europeans. The report was accompanied by two documents on progress made in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Tackling cybersecurity challenges in energy (23/04/2019)

Our energy infrastructure is becoming increasingly digitalised, which makes energy systems smarter but also increases exposure to cyberattacks. To tackle the challenges, the Commission has adopted recommendations on cybersecurity for the energy sector.

New electricity and gas market reports (Q4 2018) (30/04/2019)

Cohesion policy improves energy security in Poland (30/04/2019)

Commissioner Arias Cañete discusses energy cooperation at CESEC meeting (30/04/2019)

Commissioner Arias Cañete hosts the 8th annual EU-China energy dialogue (23/04/2019)

Production of nuclear heat down 1.3% in 2017 (23/04/2019)

Improving energy efficiency of Aena and its Spanish airports (23/04/2019)

Open Door Day of the European Commission 2019 (04/05/2019)

Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network (20/05/2019)

Energy Infrastructure Forum (23/05/2019)

New rules for greener and smarter buildings (23/04/2019)

Framework contract for electrical & electronic services (29/05/2019)

Have your say! Consultation for cross-border carbon dioxide transport infrastructure and smart grids (18/03/2019)

ENEF: Nuclear stakeholders meet in Prague (02/05/2019)

Clean energy for all Europeans: Commission welcomes European Parliament's adoption of new electricity market design proposals (28/03/2019)

The adoption of the market design rules by the European Parliament marks the finalisation of negotiations on the Clean Energy for All Europeans package.

EU awards €323 million grant to Baltic synchronisation project (27/03/2019)

In the margins of the PCI Energy days on 19 March 2019 in Brussels, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grant was signed to support the first phase of investments necessary for the synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity network with the European system.

Clearer, simpler energy labels to help consumers save money and contribute to the Energy Union’s objectives (27/03/2019)

To make energy labels more understandable for consumers and help them make better informed purchasing choices, the Commission adopted new energy efficiency labels covering dishwashers, washing machines and washer-driers, refrigerators, lamps, electronic displays including televisions, and refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function.

€750 million in EU funding available for clean energy infrastructure (25/03/2019)

The Commission is releasing €750 million of funding for key European energy infrastructure projects with major cross-border benefits.

EU Sustainable Energy Week – save the date! (17/06/2019)

Interested in developments in energy policy? Europe’s biggest energy community will gather in Brussels between 17 and 21 June 2019 to discuss the future of energy. Make sure not to miss the registrations for the Policy Conference (18-20) and Networking Village – sign up to stay up-to-date or follow on Twitter @euenergyweek!

Joint understanding on the application of the third energy package towards Iceland (27/03/2019)

New prize to reward islands for local renewable energy production (19/03/2019)

A climate neutral economy will give the European renewable energy industry a global competitive advantage (27/03/2019)

New sustainability criteria for biofuels in transport sector (25/03/2019)

The Commission specifies the criteria to ensure that biofuels used in the transport sector are sustainable in the context of the recast Renewable Energy Directive

The new call for energy efficiency is open! (13/03/2019)

EU-U.S. Joint Statement: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports from the U.S. continue to rise, up by 181% (27/03/2019)

EU Budget: Commission welcomes provisional agreement for funding high-performance infrastructure to better connect Europeans (27/03/2019)

Commission refers Spain to Court for heat and hot water metering in multi-apartment buildings (27/03/2019)

Energy for heating and cooling from renewable sources (27/03/2019)

State aid: Commission clears increase in regasification capacity of LNG terminal in Świnoujście, Poland (27/03/2019)

State aid: Commission approves budget increase for support scheme for energy-intensive companies in Spain (27/03/2019)

Webinar: Participatory Financing for Sustainable Energy (04/04/2019)

Central Asian Sustainable Energy Conference (12/04/2019)

EU Refining Forum (25/04/2019)

14th European Nuclear Energy Forum (29/04/2019)

1st EU-US Energy Council B2B energy forum (02/05/2019)

Consultation on the role of the euro in the field of energy (14/02/2019)

Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in cross-border carbon dioxide transport infrastructure (18/03/2019)

Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in smart grids (18/03/2019)

Study: The future electricity intraday market design (22/03/2019)

Draft National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) all submitted (28/02/2019)

All the draft national energy and climate plans have now been submitted, outlining how Member States intend to achieve the new 2030 targets.

Commission welcomes provisional political agreement to ensure that pipelines with third countries comply with EU gas rules (27/02/2019)

New rules for improving the functioning of the EU gas market and strengthening solidarity between Member States have been provisionally agreed by negotiators from the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission.

Clean mobility: Putting an end to polluting trucks. Commission welcomes first-ever EU standards to reduce pollution from trucks (27/02/2019)

The European Parliament and the Council reached provisional agreement on a Regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO2 emission standards for trucks.

Towards a climate-neutral Europe: EU invests over €10bn in innovative clean technologies (27/02/2019)

The Commission today announces an investment programme worth over €10 billion for low-carbon technologies in several sectors to boost their global competitiveness.

26 European islands launch clean energy transition (27/02/2019)

European Commission initiative kick-starts energy transition process with islands to support them in becoming more self-sufficient, prosperous and sustainable.

Europe leads the global clean energy transition, latest Eurostat data confirms (27/02/2019)

The EU is well on track to meet its 2020 renewable target, with eleven Member States already above their national targets.

More European funds available to support energy efficiency in residential buildings (27/02/2019)

Energy consumption in the EU increased by 1% in 2017, Eurostat figures confirm (28/02/2019)

Consolidating the industrial basis for batteries in Europe: launch of the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Batteries (27/02/2019)

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into British Capacity Market scheme (27/02/2019)

State aid: Commission approves support for four floating demonstration offshore wind farms in France (27/02/2019)

High-level meeting on renewable energy: Clean Energy Industrial Forum (18/03/2019)

PCI Energy Days (19/03/2019)

Webinar: Participatory Financing for Sustainable Energy (04/04/2019)

Central Asian Sustainable Energy Conference (12/04/2019)

14th European Nuclear Energy Forum (29/04/2019)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum (17/06/2019)

Consultation on the role of the euro in the field of energy (14/02/2019)

Consultation on the list of candidate gas PCIs (26/02/2019)

EU Energy Day on sectoral integration and the clean energy transition (27/02/2019)

The 7th EU Energy Day took place in Abu Dhabi on 14 January, as part of the EU side events programme at the World Future Energy Summit 2019.

EU-India conference on Advanced Biofuels (11/03/2019)

Energy Union: EU invests a further €800 million in priority energy infrastructure (01/02/2019)

EU Member States voted on a Commission proposal to invest almost €800 million in key European energy infrastructure projects with major cross-border benefits

Commission refers Czechia and Slovenia to Court for failure to ensure proper display of energy performance certificates for buildings (01/02/2019)

The European Commission decided to refer Czechia and Slovenia to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

The Commission recognises the U.S. Soya bean - scheme as compatible with EU sustainability standards (01/02/2019)

The Commission has concluded that U.S. soya beans meet the technical requirements to be used in biofuels in the EU, and has formally recognised the scheme until 1 July 2021.

EU Sustainable Energy Week – extended deadlines to apply! (11/02/2019)

Submit your session proposal for the Policy Conference (call extended until 11/02), compete for the EUSEW Awards (call extended until 11/02), sign up for the Networking Village (until 25/03), or register your local Energy Days.

Arias Cañete takes responsibility for Energy Union while Šefčovič takes electoral leave (04/02/2019)

Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič is taking electoral leave from February 1 until at least March 17 – and Miguel Arias Cañete will take on his responsibilities in that period (from minute 4).

Can you afford to heat your home? (01/02/2019)

Have your say! Consultation on the list of electricity PCIs (04/02/2019)

State aid: Commission approves support for production of electricity from renewable energy sources and for electro-intensive users in Lithuania (01/02/2019)

State aid: Commission approves a €320 million scheme to support biomass energy installations close to forests at risk of fires in Portugal (01/02/2019)

State aid: Commission approves €36 million Polish investment aid to LG Chem's electric vehicles batteries plant (01/02/2019)

Commission welcomes Francesco La Camera as newly elected Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) (01/02/2019)

Second Roundtable on Finance for Energy Efficiency in Italy, 5 February 2019, Rome (Italy) (05/02/2019)

4th EU-Norway Energy Conference (05/02/2019)

The international role of the euro in the field of energy (14/02/2019)

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy efficiency finance market place (19/02/2019)

Eastern Partnership Conference (20/02/2019)

PCI Energy Days (19/03/2019)

New data and analyses for building the Energy Union in a robust way - the 2018 energy prices and costs report in Europe (01/02/2019)

New gas and electricity market reports covering the third quarter of 2018 (01/02/2019)

Best wishes for the New Year from DG Energy (09/01/2019)

Commission welcomes political agreement on conclusion of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package (08/01/2019)

Political agreement on the new Electricity Directive and Electricity Regulation in December means that the political negotiations on all 8 dossiers in the Clean Energy for All Europeans have now been concluded.

New Renewables, Energy Efficiency and Governance legislation comes into force on 24 December 2018 (08/01/2019)

Three key pieces of legislation in the Clean Energy for All Europeans package have been published in the EU Official Journal and entered into force as of 24 December 2018.

UN Climate talks: EU plays instrumental role in making the Paris Agreement operational (08/01/2019)

The UN climate conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland, concluded with the adoption of a clear rulebook to make the Paris Agreement on climate change work in practice across the world.

New data and analyses - the 2018 energy prices and costs report in Europe (09/01/2019)

Commission presents ways to further strengthen the euro's global role (09/01/2019)

Call for applications for candidate projects of common interest (PCIs) for smart grids (04/02/2019)

Have your say! Consultation on the list of electricity PCIs (09/01/2019)

EU Energy Day at COP24: coal regions in transition (09/01/2019)

Signature by the EU and the International Solar Alliance of a Joint Declaration for cooperation on solar energy (09/01/2019)

Antitrust: Commission imposes binding obligations on TenneT to increase electricity trading capacity between Denmark and Germany (09/01/2019)

State aid: Commission approves support for production of electricity from renewable energy sources and for electro-intensive users in Lithuania (09/01/2019)

State aid: Commission approves a €320 million scheme to support biomass energy installations close to forests at risk of fires in Portugal (09/01/2019)

State aid: Commission approves reductions in renewable electricity and cogeneration surcharges for energy-intensive companies in Greece (09/01/2019)

EU Energy Day on sectoral integration and the clean energy transition (14/01/2019)

Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy efficiency finance market place (19/01/2019)

Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency Info Day - 22 January 2019 (22/01/2019)

4th EU-Norway Energy Conference (05/02/2019)

Political agreement on EU risk preparedness proposal (04/12/2018)

Negotiators were able to reach political agreement on a new EU regulation on risk preparedness in the electricity sector this month – the 5th dossier in the Clean Energy for All Europeans package to be concluded.

UN climate conference in Katowice: EU aims for adoption of rules for implementing Paris Agreement (04/12/2018)

The 24th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change– ‘COP24’ – is taking place from 3-14 December in Katowice, Poland, presided over by the Polish government.

Commission presents ways to further strengthen the euro's global role (05/12/2018)

The European Union and Algeria strengthen their energy partnership (04/12/2018)

The European Commissioner for Climate and Energy, Miguel Arias Cañete, visited Algeria for high level meetings to restart the energy partnership between the European Union and Algeria.

Press statement on the third EU-Iran High-Level Seminar on International Nuclear Co-operation (04/12/2018)

The third EU-Iran High-level Seminar on International Nuclear Co-operation: Achievements and Prospects was held in Brussels on 26-27 November 2018.

Brexit preparedness: European Commission proposes to make technical amendment to EU energy efficiency legislation to take account of UK's withdrawal (04/12/2018)

As part of its ongoing Brexit preparedness work, the European Commission adopted a Decision to amend the EU's energy efficiency legislation to take account of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.

Call for applications for candidate Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) in cross-border CO2 transport infrastructure networks (04/12/2018)

On 27 November 2018, the Commission opened a call for cross-border CO2 transport infrastructure networks projects to be submitted as candidates for the fourth European Union 'Projects of Common Interest' (PCIs) list.

Call for applications for candidate Projects of Common Interest in gas (04/12/2018)

On 20 November 2018 the Commission is opening a call for gas projects to be submitted as candidates for the fourth European Union 'Projects of Common Interest' (PCIs) list.

The rise of EU islands on the clean energy transition front: second Forum in Lanzarote highlights islands’ energy potential (04/12/2018)

The potential for reducing energy costs on islands and moving towards energy autonomy has never been greater: this was the comprehensive consensus that transpired from the second Clean Energy for EU Islands forum on 5 November in Lanzarote, Spain.

Energy efficiency: Commission calls on 7 Member States to correctly transpose EU rules (04/12/2018)

On 8 November 2018, the Commission decided to send letters of formal notice to Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Spain and for failing to correctly transpose or implement certain requirements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (Directive 2012/27/EU).

Safer, more affordable energy supply in Greece thanks to Cohesion Policy (04/12/2018)

The Commission welcomes the inauguration of the upgraded liquefied natural gas terminal in Revithoussa, in the Greek region of Attica.

Selection of a temporary staff for Directorate-General for Energy (04/12/2018)

The European Commission is currently organising an external selection procedure to fill the post of Adviser in Directorate-General for Energy attached to the deputy Director-General and in relation to the new regulatory framework of the 'Internal Energy Market'.

EU Energy Day at COP24 (11/12/2018)

The 6th EU Energy Day will take place in Katowice, as part of the EU side events programme at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP24

Webinar: Financing Energy Efficiency in the Industry Sector (13/12/2018)

This webinar, organised in partnership with the UN Environment Finance Initiative, will discuss in particular the financing of investment into energy efficiency in the Industry sector.

EU - Ukraine renewable energy investment forum (18/12/2018)

The forum aims to share the EU and worldwide experience in developing the market for renewable energy and identify best ways for the boosting the market for Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in Ukraine.

Discover all the publications released by DG ENER on our new dedicated web page creating a direct link with the EUBookshop (01/12/2018)

Please fill in the online subscription form if you are interested in receiving more information (01/12/2018)

The Commission calls for a climate neutral Europe by 2050 (04/12/2018)

The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 – A Clean Planet for all.

Council and Parliament adopt new rules on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Governance (04/12/2018)

The EU has now adopted four of the eight legislative acts which make up the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, published by the European Commission on 30 November 2016.

Ensuring security of energy supply in the EU: update of the emergency oil stocks Directive (31/10/2018)

The European Commission has adopted an update to the Directive on minimum EU stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products, to continue to guarantee the highest level of security of energy supply in Europe.

EU fuel labelling: clearer information for consumers and operators (31/10/2018)

A new harmonised set of fuel labels will give drivers better information on the suitability of fuels for their vehicles wherever they travel in the EU, helping them avoid misfuelling and informing on the environmental impact of their choice.

EU Battery Alliance: Major progress in establishing battery manufacturing in Europe in only one year (31/10/2018)

One year on from the launch of the European Battery Alliance (EBA), the Commission Action Plan is in place, the first pilot production facilities are being built and further projects are announced to establish the EU as the lead player in the strategic area of battery innovation and manufacturing.

Clean energy for EU islands forum – follow webstreaming from Lanzarote (31/10/2018)

Next Monday’s (5 November) Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) will be web-streamed. Find out more details and how to follow it live.

#InvestEU: Europe gets behind Northwester 2 Wind Park off Belgian coast (31/10/2018)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support the construction of the Northwester wind farm off the Belgian coast with a loan of EUR 210 million.

Clean energy: EU supports floating wind farm in Portugal with €60 million loan (31/10/2018)

The loan, which is supported by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, will serve to install a first-of-its-kind offshore floating wind farm.

Call for applications for candidate projects of common interest (PCIs) in electricity (31/10/2018)

Promoters of TYNPD projects wishing to become PCIs are now invited to participate in the call by submitting an application via the on-line submission platforms for transmission and storage projects.

State aid: Commission approves support for Klaipėda LNG terminal in Lithuania (31/10/2018)

The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the compensation granted by Lithuania to LITGAS for supplying a mandatory quantity of liquefied natural gas to the LNG terminal in Klaipėda.

State aid: Commission approves €200 million in public support for renewable energy for self-suppliers of electricity in France (31/10/2018)

The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a measure to support electricity production from renewable sources for self-consumption in France until 2020.

First topical peer review on managing the ageing of nuclear installations highlights continued improvement of nuclear safety in Europe (31/10/2018)

The review highlights that ageing management programmes, based on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safety standards and Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA) reference levels, are in place for all nuclear power plants.

Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) 2018 (05/11/2018)

This year’s high level conference will focus on cross-border energy within Central Europe, bringing together around 100 stakeholders. For social media follow: #CEDEnergy

2nd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum (05/11/2018)

Registration is now open! The forum aims at taking stock of the Initiative's first year, and at presenting the offer of support for islands within the Secretariat's framework.

The 11th annual SET-Plan conference 2018 (20/11/2018)

The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) aims to accelerate the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies that will deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy to consumers.

EU energy statistics – annual pocket book now available (31/10/2018)

The EU energy statistical pocketbook (2018 version) provides energy statistics for all EU countries and the EU as a whole, covering areas including energy production and consumption, socio-economic indicators, and the impact of the energy sector on the environment.

New energy market reports covering the second quarter of 2018 (31/10/2018)

The European Commission’s latest reports on gas and electricity markets, which cover the second quarter of 2018, have just been published, containing a wide range of data about supply and usage of electricity and gas in the EU.

State of the Union 2018 (04/10/2018)

On September 12, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his annual State of the European Union speech to the European Parliament in which he referred to climate and energy policy, calling the new EU targets for 2030 as “both scientifically accurate and political indispensable”.

Michael R. Bloomberg partners with Commissioner Arias Cañete to support European transition from coal power (04/10/2018)

Bloomberg and Arias Cañete announce a new partnership to step up Europe’s clean energy ambitions.

Synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European system (04/10/2018)

Commission President Juncker together with the Heads of State and Government of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland signed a Political Roadmap for the synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European system.

EU energy statistics – latest data now available (04/10/2018)

Did you know that renewables are currently the leading source of electricity generation in the EU? And that in the years 1995-2016, the amount of solar and wind energy capacity increased 100 times?

Commissioner Arias Cañete at Global Wind Summit in Hamburg (04/10/2018)

Vice-President Šefčovič and Commissioner Arias Cañete attend 10th Citizens' Energy Forum in Dublin, 20 – 21 of September (04/10/2018)

State aid: Commission approves €3.5 billion support to three offshore windfarms in Belgium (04/10/2018)

State aid: Commission approves support to two highly efficient cogeneration plants in Germany (04/10/2018)

Horizon 2020 Energy info day (05/10/2018)

The Horizon 2020 Energy info day will present the upcoming funding opportunities offered by the EU's Horizon 2020 Programme to projects focusing on smart energy systems and smart cities and communities concepts. Live streaming available!

Public consultation on the strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction (17/07/2018)

Public consultation on the evaluation of the offshore safety directive (19/09/2018)

Commission decides not to extend trade defence measures on solar panels from China (04/09/2018)

After having been in place for almost five years, the EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on solar panels from China expired at midnight on Monday 3rd September.

New lightbulb rules will enable household energy savings and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (04/09/2018)

As of 1 September 2018 new energy intensive and inefficient halogen lightbulbs are no longer sold across the European Union.

Horizon 2020 energy efficiency call for proposals - deadline extended (05/09/2018)

The deadline for the Horizon 2020 call for proposals on energy efficiency has been extended to September 13.

Commission welcomes WTO ruling confirming lawfulness of core principles of the EU third energy package (04/09/2018)

The World Trade Organisation rejected most of Russia's claims concerning the alleged incompatibility of the EU's energy policy measures with the multilateral trade rules.

Study on Ocean Energy shows Europe is spearheading the world’s ocean energy technology (05/09/2018)

A recent Commission study on funding Ocean Energy has highlighted that Europe has spent €3 billion on ocean energy over the last decade, and has today a strong pipeline of projects for a total capacity of 1 GW. Although most of the funding for research and development has come from the private sector, the report also underlines the importance of public funding as leverage for private capital and finance research.

Juncker Plan supports Nordlink interconnector with €100 million EIB investment – 624km linking Norway and Germany across the North Sea (05/09/2018)

State aid: Commission approves three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark (05/09/2018)

EU-U.S. Joint Statement of 25 July: European Union imports of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) are on the rise (04/09/2018)

Updated Blocking Statute in support of Iran nuclear deal enters into force (04/09/2018)

Water for Gaza: EU switches on the biggest solar energy field to improve dire drinking water conditions in Gaza (04/09/2018)

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

The 2018 meeting will focus on the role of consumers on the energy market in the context of the measures proposed by the Clean Energy for all Europeans package and the recently adopted New Deal for Consumers package.

Webinar: Financing Energy Efficiency, The Investors' Perspective (28/09/2018)

The European Commission, in partnership with the UN Environment Finance Initiative, is organising a webinar to discuss the Investor’s Perspective in Financing Energy Efficiency on Friday 28 September 2018, from 11.00 to 13.00 Central European Summer Time.

Register now: Launch of the Energy Investment Risk Assessment publication - #EIRA2018 (03/10/2018)

The International Energy Charter is hosting a launch event for this flagship publication, aimed at helping governments improve investment conditions for foreign investors in the energy sector. The event, on 3 October 2018 in Brussels, will open with a keynote speech from the European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič.

Horizon 2020 Energy info day (05/10/2018)

The Horizon 2020 Energy info day will present the upcoming funding opportunities offered by the EU's Horizon 2020 Programme.

31st Madrid Forum (16/10/2018)

The Madrid Forum was set up to discuss issues regarding the creation of the internal gas market.

New comparable household prices for electricity / gas (04/09/2018)