"DG Energy Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

First Clean Energy for EU Islands forum: an integral part of Europe's energy transition (29/09/2017)

The event focused on advancing the clean energy transition on Europe's islands and its environmental and economic benefits.

New! November 7: High-level conference on clean energy (29/09/2017)

The European Commission and European Parliament are pleased to announce a Conference next month on financing the clean energy transition, aimed at policy makers, investors, energy market participants and other stakeholders.

EU co-hosts major international climate meeting with Canada and China (29/09/2017)

Ensuring that the Paris Agreement is implemented was top of the agenda.

Successful Informal Energy Council in Tallinn (29/09/2017)

EU energy ministers discussed the operation of a unified European electricity market.

EU energy statistics – latest data now available! (04/10/2017)

The EU's energy statistical pocketbook for 2017 has just been published: it includes an energy profile of each EU country and information about the EU as a whole.

Strengthening solidarity between Central and South-Eastern European Countries (29/09/2017)

Ministers agreed to reinforce cooperation in gas and electricity markets, energy efficiency and renewables.

EU citizens increasingly concerned about climate change (29/09/2017)

A survey shows that almost 80% of European citizens believe fighting climate change and using energy more efficiently will bring economic benefits.

Changes to Eurostat rules to boost investment in energy efficiency (29/09/2017)

The updates will promote investment in energy efficiency measures and combat energy poverty.

Focus on Romania: the Energy Union tour (29/09/2017)

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič met politicians, researchers and start-up creators.

Track the Energy Union's progress with new webtool (29/09/2017)

You can now see how the Energy Union is becoming a reality.

The first ever Clean Energy for EU Islands forum (03/10/2017)

Member States to benefit from over €222 million investments for environment, nature and climate action (29/09/2017)

Next stop on the Energy Union Tour: Belgium (29/09/2017)

Sign up now to attend October's Energy Info Days (29/09/2017)

Citizens' Dialogue in Bordeaux with Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič (05/10/2017)

Citizens' Dialogue in Malaga with Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete (05/10/2017)

Madrid Forum (19/10/2017)

Horizon 2020 Energy Info Days (23/10/2017)

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

High-level conference on clean energy: financing the energy transition for jobs, growth and investment (07/11/2017)

European Association for Storage of Energy Investor Workshop (08/11/2017)

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

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

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

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

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

Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum – save the date! (04/09/2017)

This event in Crete, Greece on 22 September will mark the launch of the new Clean Energy for All European Islands Initiative.

Updated energy efficiency rules for vacuum cleaners will save consumers money (04/09/2017)

New vacuum cleaners will clean more efficiently while using less energy.

Looking forward to the next EU Energy Day at COP 23 (04/09/2017)

The event, scheduled for 16 November in Bonn, Germany, will highlight how decarbonisation can generate economic growth and jobs.

EU Energy Day focuses on clean energy ideas for buildings and cities (04/09/2017)

Decision-makers and researchers from all over the world shared ideas about the clean energy transition at this event in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Commission publishes new energy efficient labelling regulations to empower consumers (04/09/2017)

The new rules will make it easier to select the most energy efficient household appliances.

Sinbio project: find out more about the Sustainable Energy Awards winner (04/09/2017)

This project generates renewable energy for a Slovakian town from hay, straw and woody material.

Commission launches new website for public consultations (04/09/2017)

You can now access EU public consultations in all areas from the same site.

EU and Switzerland join forces on emissions trading (04/09/2017)

Plans to link the EU and Swiss Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) are underway.

Home Energy Saving Kit: find out more about the Sustainable Energy Awards winner (04/09/2017)

Thanks to this scheme, people in Dublin can borrow kits with information on how to save energy in their homes.

EU Energy Day on fusion energy: from science fiction to science fact (04/09/2017)

At this conference in Kazakhstan, researchers discussed developments in fusion as a source of sustainable energy.

Celsius project: find out more about the Sustainable Energy Awards winner (04/09/2017)

The initiative helps over 60 European cities share knowledge about district heating and cooling systems.

At the EU Energy Day held in July at EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan, international energy cooperation was in the spotlight. (04/09/2017)

Fiscal incentives – how do they impact electric vehicle sales? (04/09/2017)

New study explores renewables potential of North Sea and Irish Sea (04/09/2017)

Assisting the transition to green and renewable energies in Burkina Faso (04/09/2017)

Clean Energy for EU Islands - Inaugural Forum (22/09/2017)

6th International Conference on Ethanol from Lignocellulosics (27/09/2017)

Promoting and Financing Energy Efficiency in Ireland and the United Kingdom (28/09/2017)

Madrid Forum (19/10/2017)

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

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

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

Environmental baseline study for the development of renewable energy sources, energy storages and a meshed electricity grid in the Irish and North Seas (04/09/2017)

Design of flexibility portfolios at Member State level to facilitate a cost-efficient integration of high shares of renewable electricity (04/09/2017)

Consultation on the mid-term evaluation of the Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme (29/09/2017)

G20 Summit confirms that the Paris Agreement is irreversible (19/07/2017)

EU representatives were amongst the world leaders who reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change at a summit in Hamburg.

EU Energy Day in Kazakhstan – register now! (19/07/2017)

On 24 July EXPO2017 in Astana will host an EU conference on clean energy solutions for buildings and cities.

EU and Japan boost cooperation on energy security (19/07/2017)

The EU and Japan will work together to promote and establish a liquid, flexible and transparent global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market.

TILOS Island project: find out more about the double Sustainable Energy Awards winner (19/07/2017)

Read an interview with one of the people behind the TILOS Island project, which is bringing sustainable energy to a remote Greek island.

EU and Eastern Partnership countries step up cooperation on energy efficiency (19/07/2017)

Ministers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and EU representatives explored policy and investment opportunities.

Focus on Portugal: the Energy Union tour (19/07/2017)

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič travelled to Portugal to see how it is implementing the clean energy transition

Global erosivity map shows differences between climatic regions (19/07/2017)

New EU research highlights differences between climatic regions and calls for global action to protect our soils.

Get the latest energy data for all EU countries (19/07/2017)

The Commission has published new energy statistical datasheets showing how each EU country's energy use and greenhouse gas emissions evolved between 1990 and 2015.

Vice-President Šefčovič stresses Georgia's role in EU energy security (19/07/2017)

Discussions at a conference in Batumi, Georgia focused on securing Europe's gas supplies, including by the construction of the new Southern Gas Corridor.

Unlocking the power of research data (19/07/2017)

You can now access a new catalogue of open access data produced by EU scientists.

Producing energy locally – opportunities in Poland (19/07/2017)

Construction and the clean energy transition: EU Energy Day (19/07/2017)

EU Aviation: 25 years of reaching new heights (19/07/2017)

Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve (19/07/2017)

Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič and energy innovator Bertrand Piccard have been spreading the word about the clean energy transition globally. (19/07/2017)

On 7-8 July G20 leaders held a summit in Hamburg. (19/07/2017)

EU Energy Day - Clean Energy Solutions for the Buildings of the Future (24/07/2017)

Promoting and Financing Energy Efficiency in Ireland and the United Kingdom (28/09/2017)

Madrid Forum (19/10/2017)

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

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

Modelling study contributing to the Impact Assessment of the European Commission of the Electricity Market Design Initiative (19/07/2017)

The macro-level and sectoral impacts of energy efficiency policies (19/07/2017)

Study supporting the impact assessment concerning transmission tariffs and congestion income policies (19/07/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed projects of common interest for Cross-Border Carbon Dioxide Transport (22/05/2017)

Evaluation of the TEN-E Regulation (30/05/2017)

Consultation on the mid-term evaluation of the Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme (23/06/2017)

EU leaders commit to swiftly and fully implementing Paris climate deal (26/06/2017)

During June's European Council meeting, leaders of EU countries underlined their commitment to the fight against climate change.

Clean Energy package is top of the agenda for EU Energy Council (26/06/2017)

EU energy ministers focused on energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings, and also approved new energy labelling legislation.

Increased energy efficiency: ensuring progress towards EU's climate and energy goals (28/06/2017)

See the Energy Council's proposal for a revised directive on energy efficiency.

EU Sustainable Energy Week (26/06/2017)

EUSEW 2017 was marked by events all over Europe, a Policy Conference in Brussels, and the EU Sustainable Energy Awards.

Clean Energy Ministerial and Mission Innovation: discussing the clean energy transition (26/06/2017)

Two international meetings considered the innovative technologies driving the clean energy transition.

EU-China Energy Dialogue: clean energy in an international context (26/06/2017)

This high-level conference was centered on the EU's internal electricity market and the clean energy transition.

Vice-President Šefčovič discusses innovation in electricity networks (26/06/2017)

A conference took place on building the European energy networks of the future.

EU-Japan Energy Dialogue: a wide-ranging partnership (26/06/2017)

Policy-makers met to discuss electricity market design, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and the global liquid natural gas market.

Nuclear safety in Europe: a continuing high priority (26/06/2017)

Stakeholders met to discuss all aspects of the safe operation of European nuclear installations.

Focus on Hungary: the Energy Union tour (26/06/2017)

Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič visited Hungary.

Copenhagen forum focuses on infrastructure, investment and clean energy (26/06/2017)

Clean energy infrastructure and how to finance it were on the agenda.

The EU and Nordic countries to host energy ministerial meetings next year (26/06/2017)

Conference focuses on financing energy efficiency in Spain and Portugal (26/06/2017)

Energy Community meeting focuses on sustainability and treaty updates (26/06/2017)

Fusion as an energy source: the ITER project is back on track (26/06/2017)

On 26 June the EU Energy Council met in Luxembourg. (26/06/2017)

On 22-23 June EU leaders met in Brussels for a European Council summit (26/06/2017)

Madrid Forum (19/10/2017)

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

Integration of the Baltic States into the EU electricity system (26/06/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed projects of common interest for Cross-Border Carbon Dioxide Transport (22/05/2017)

Evaluation of the TEN-E Regulation (30/05/2017)

Consultation on the mid-term evaluation of the Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme (23/06/2017)

Europe on the Move: Commission launches new transport package (29/05/2017)

The proposals in the Mobility Package aim to create safer, cleaner and better connected transport networks in the EU.

EUSEW Policy Conference: putting sustainable energy top of the agenda (31/05/2017)

As part of EU Sustainable Energy Week 2017, a Policy Conference will bring together energy stakeholders from across Europe to discuss sustainable energy policy.

Citizens' Energy Forum: clean energy from the consumer perspective (29/05/2017)

A platform to debate what the European Commission's 'Clean Energy for All Europeans' package means for consumers.

'Clean Energy for EU Islands' launched in Malta (29/05/2017)

14 EU countries signed a declaration to help islands generate and use more renewable energy and make better use of innovative technologies.

Florence Forum discusses EU electricity market (29/05/2017)

This high-level conference was centered on the EU's internal electricity market and the clean energy transition

EUR 40 million EU funding will help connect Slovenian and Croatian electricity grids (29/05/2017)

The money will go to a smart grids project linking Slovenia and Croatia and increasing the region's use of renewable energy.

Energy efficiency and urban mobility: EUR 30 million for project development assistance (29/05/2017)

A new agreement releases EU funding in the areas of energy efficiency, distributed renewables, and sustainable urban transport.

Discover EU projects near you and be in with a chance to win (29/05/2017)

The EU in My Region campaign is showcasing EU-funded projects; between now and August you can enter a photo contest and blogging competition.

Prague meeting discusses nuclear energy in the EU (29/05/2017)

The European Nuclear Energy Forum focused on nuclear safety and the management of radioactive waste.

EU Green Week 2017: green jobs for a greener future (29/05/2017)

This week, events across Europe are assessing EU environmental policies and sharing ideas for creating green jobs that lead the way to sustainable economic growth.

The Energy Union Tour - Focus on Belgium (29/05/2017)

The Energy Union Tour - Focus on Poland (30/05/2017)

The Energy Union Tour - Focus on Lithuania (30/05/2017)

Financing Energy efficiency: best practices in Nordic countries (29/05/2017)

Gas and electricity network codes in the spotlight (29/05/2017)

Smart homes and devices: how connecting to the internet can save energy (29/05/2017)

EU CO2 emissions from energy decreased in 2016 (29/05/2017)

On 18 May EU energy ministers met in Malta for the Informal Energy Council. (29/05/2017)

On 6 May the EU institutions in Brussels opened their doors to the public. (29/05/2017)

Energy Infrastructure Forum (01/06/2017)

Financing Energy Efficiency in Spain and Portugal (15/06/2017)

EU Sustainable Energy Week 2017 (19/06/2017)

Financing Energy Efficiency: The Key Role of Standardisation & Benchmarking (28/06/2017)

Fourth ENSREG Conference on Nuclear Safety (28/06/2017)

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

Early Estimates of Main Energy Balance Sheets Components-a methodology and 2015 results (29/05/2017)

Mapping of the current EU clean energy finance landscape (29/05/2017)

Case study – Energy Resilience and Vulnerability in the EU and Other Global Regions (29/05/2017)

Evaluation of the TEN-E regulation (30/05/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed Projects of Common Interest in energy infrastructure (27/03/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed Projects of Common Interest - Additional projects in oil and smart grids (03/04/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed projects of common interest for Cross-Border Carbon Dioxide Transport (22/05/2017)

Agreement reached on new Security of Gas Supply Regulation (27/03/2017)

Moves to improve regional coordination and a common approach to security of gas supply were agreed on April 26.

Commissioner Arias Cañete reaffirms EU clean energy commitment at G7 Energy Ministerial Meeting (20/04/2017)

At the G7 Energy Ministers' meeting in Rome, Commissioner Arias Cañete stressed the EU's determination to implement the Paris Agreement and advance the global clean energy transition.

EUR 800 million EU funding available for cross-border energy infrastructure (20/04/2017)

The 2017 CEF Energy call for proposals offers funding to cross-border gas, electricity and smart grids infrastructure projects.

Commissioner Arias Cañete meets Algeria's Energy Minister (20/04/2017)

The strategic energy partnership between the EU and Algeria, the EU's third biggest gas supplier, was top of the agenda.

Energy Union: EU invests EUR 22.1 million supporting synergies between transport and energy sectors (20/04/2017)

The funding will go to projects developing better links between transport and energy networks in EU countries.

Have your say on proposed oil and smart grids projects for Projects of Common Interest list (20/04/2017)

A public consultation has opened on energy infrastructure projects that are candidates to become new EU Projects of Common Interest.

Fifteen energy projects selected for Horizon 2020 funding (27/04/2017)

The funds will support the development of next-generation technologies for biofuels, capture and storage of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, and renewable energy technologies.

Latvia's gas market now liberalised (20/04/2017)

From this month onwards, Latvian consumers will be able to choose between different gas suppliers.

New cars sold in Europe: fuel efficiency improvements continued in 2016 (27/04/2017)

The average new car sold in the EU in 2016 emits less CO2 than in previous years.

New study focuses on potential of biogas as source of clean energy (20/04/2017)

Report: EU energy efficiency requirements for products generate financial and energy savings (20/04/2017)

Commissioner Arias Cañete in Israel for EastMed Energy Summit (20/04/2017)

European Investment Project Portal showcases energy projects across EU (20/04/2017)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and Algerian Energy Minister Noureddine Boutarfa met in Brussels as part of the EU-Algeria energy dialogue. (20/04/2017)

European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and Solar Impulse Foundation Chairman Bertrand Piccard answered questions from Facebook users around the world. (20/04/2017)

Conference on European Network Codes (03/05/2017)

Meetings of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network (15/05/2017)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum (17/05/2017)

Financing Energy Efficiency in Denmark, Sweden and Finland (19/05/2017)

European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF) Plenary Meeting (22/05/2017)

EU Sustainable Energy Week 2017 (19/06/2017)

Energy Infrastructure Forum (01/06/2017)

Fourth ENSREG Conference on Nuclear Safety (28/06/2017)

Study on the impact of the ITER project activities in the EU (22/04/2017)

Early Estimates of Main Energy Balance Sheets Components-a methodology and 2015 results (21/04/2017)

Mapping of the current EU clean energy finance landscape (21/04/2017)

Case study – Energy Resilience and Vulnerability in the EU and Other Global Regions (21/04/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed Projects of Common Interest - Additional projects in oil and smart grids (03/04/2017)

Consultation on the list of proposed Projects of Common Interest in energy infrastructure (27/03/2017)

Agreement on clearer energy efficiency labelling rules to empower consumers (27/03/2017)

New labelling rules for products agreed this month will make it easier for consumers to save money and be more energy efficient.

EU rules on Intergovernmental Agreements in energy updated (27/03/2017)

In the future, EU countries will have to submit intergovernmental agreements with non-EU countries concerning gas and oil to the European Commission before signing them.

Eleven EU countries hit 2020 renewable energy targets (27/03/2017)

The EU is making good progress towards its target of 20% renewable energy by 2020, figures for 2015 show.

First meeting of North Seas Energy Forum held (27/03/2017)

North Seas countries discussed plans for an offshore energy grid linking the region.

The Energy Union Tour (27/03/2017)

Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič visits Slovakia and also Spain to talk about the Energy Union.

Commissioner Arias Cañete speaks at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (27/03/2017)

Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete presented Europe's clean energy transition to global energy decision-makers and experts.

Roundtable meeting on cyber security in energy takes place in Rome (27/03/2017)

Interreg Europe third call for project proposals is now open (27/03/2017)

Commissioner Cañete and Minister McKenna reaffirm commitment to address climate change (27/03/2017)

JRC’s Work Programme for 2017-2018 adopted (27/03/2017)

60 years of the Rome Treaties (28/03/2017)

Energy Council in action (28/03/2017)

Financing energy efficiency: lessons from successful Horizon 2020 projects and other initiatives across Europe (30/03/2017)

Financing Energy Efficiency in Central Europe (27/04/2017)

Meetings of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network (15/05/2017)

Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum (17/05/2017)

Financing Energy Efficiency in Denmark, Sweden and Finland (19/05/2017)

European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF) Plenary Meeting (22/05/2017)

EU Sustainable Energy Week 2017 (19/06/2017)

Study on the Evaluation of Risks of Cyber-Incidents and on Costs of Preventing Cyber-Incidents in the Energy Sector (07/02/2017)

Technical assistance services to assess the implementation status and effectiveness of Article 17 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (01/02/2017)

Mapping and analyses of the current and future (2020 - 2030) heating/cooling fuel deployment (fossil/renewables) (01/03/2017)

Study on Technical Assistance in Realisation of the 2016 Report on Renewable Energy, in preparation of the Renewable Energy Package for the Period 2020-2030 in the European Union (01/03/2017)

Commissioner Arias Cañete in China to strengthen climate and clean energy ties (28/03/2017)

The Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy tomorrow begins a visit to China to meet policymakers and discuss the clean energy transition.

JRC Wind Energy Status Report: 2016 Edition (28/03/2017)

JRC Ocean Energy Status Report: 2016 Edition (28/03/2017)

Editorial (26/07/2016)

Dear readers, No real summer break at DG ENERGY! This first half of the year has been about turning pledges into action, and the Energy Union as well as the ambitious Paris Agreement will continue to drive all our efforts towards the energy transition.

Hundreds of sustainable energy events took place across Europe (26/07/2016)

The EU Sustainable Energy Week policy conference has been followed by the EU Sustainable Energy Days. These are hundreds of activities all around Europe organised by local public and private organisations to show locals and local businesses why sustainable energy is important and how they can take part in the energy transition to secure, clean and efficient energy.

G20 Energy Ministers commit to tackle together global energy and climate challenges (26/07/2016)

European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete participated in the second ever G20 Energy Ministerial meeting in Beijing, China.

Consumers must be able to take energy choices (26/07/2016)

Making consumers key energy market players was the focus of the Council of European Energy Regulators conference which took place this month.

EU Energy Council to debate Energy Union governance, financing and energy prices and costs (26/07/2016)

EU Energy Ministers and Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union, met for the Informal Energy Council in Bratislava, Slovakia. The following issues have been discussed: the Energy Union governance, the EU financing to meet the long-term climate and energy objectives, energy prices, ways to boost competitiveness on energy markets and energy security.

@MAC_Europa (26/07/2016)

EU and China agree landmark Energy Roadmap to boost clean energy and enhance energy security http://bit.ly/290fdtq

@Energy4Europe (26/07/2016)

#EnergyEfficiency, #SmartGrids, #electric vehicles: key for EU regions, a JRC report finds http://europa.eu/!Nb78Fq

@Energy4Europe (26/07/2016)

Commission publishes latest #energy, #transport and #Emissions projections in EU. http://europa.eu/!XK64QV

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete spoke at the EP’s Committee (26/07/2016)

Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete spoke at the EP’s Committee of Budgetary Control about the ITER project and the discharge of F4E

Parliamentary Question (26/07/2016)

Question for written answer P-004916/2016 to the Commission Rule 130 - Dan Nica (S&D)

263 million euros (28/07/2016)

Amount of money agreed by EU countries to be invested in energy infrastructure.

Scheduled for Commission adoption (26/07/2016)

Third and fourth quarter of 2016