Energy Policy in the EU

Latest news on the energy policy of the European Union.

Gas Infrastructure Europe Annual Conference 2024 (Munich, Germany, from 17 October 2024, 09:00 CET to 18 October 2024, 18:00 CET) —

The 21st GIE Annual Conference - Empowering the energy transition, inspiring change: creating sustainable solutions today - will take place on 17 & 18 October 2024, in Munich, Germany.

Oil import dependency at highest point in 2022 — 17 April 2024, 22:37 CET

EU import dependency for the entire family of crude oil and petroleum products surged to a new record high of 97.7% in 2022, according to figures published Tuesday from EU statistics agency Eurostat.

Green light for energy performance of buildings law — 12 April 2024, 22:19 CET

The EU Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings Friday, with the aim of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU.

Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) - guide — 12 April 2024, 22:04 CET

The EU Council formally adopted on 12 April a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings. The directive will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU.

Global supercapacitors / ultracapacitors market poised to surpass $32.6 billion by 2033 driven by energy storage revolution — 11 April 2024, 21:54 CET

The global supercapacitors / ultracapacitors market is on a trajectory of exponential growth, projected to reach a staggering $32,696.5m by 2033 from $5,309.m in 2023.

MEPs approve reforms for sustainable gas market — 12 April 2024, 22:20 CET

The EU Parliament adopted plans Thursday to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market and lead to a market which is more sustainable and resilient.

EU funding of EUR 424m for zero-emission projects — 10 April 2024, 23:26 CET

The European Commission announced Wednesday the selection of 42 new projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure that will receive over EUR 424 million in EU support.

Brussels opens probes into two Chinese solar companies — 09 April 2024, 00:41 CET

The European Commission launched two probes Wednesday under foreign subsidies rules into the potentially market distortive role of foreign subsidies to bidders in a public procurement procedure.

29th Athens Electricity Forum (Athens, Greece, from 05 June 2024, 12:00 CET to 06 June 2024, 12:30 CET) —

The 29th Annual Energy Community Electricity Forum ('Athens Forum') will take place in Athens, Greece on 5 to 6 June 2024.

EUROBAT General Assembly/Forum 2024 (Brussels, from 04 June 2024, 08:30 CET to 05 June 2024, 16:45 CET) —

EUROBAT, the Association of European Manufacturers of Automotive and Industrial Batteries, will hold the General Assembly/Forum 2024 in Brussels on 4-5 June 2024.

A step closer to sustainable homes in Europe: European Parliament supports the EPBD — 13 March 2024, 19:01 CET

The European Parliament paved the way for significant reductions of carbon emissions in the EU’s building sector, however the deal falls short of the ambition needed to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

Euroheat & Power Congress (Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from 03 June 2024, 11:30 CET to 05 June 2024, 15:00 CET) —

The 42nd edition of the Euroheat & Power Congress will take place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on 3 to 5 June 2024.

EU launches EUR 1 bn call for alternative fuels infrastructure projects — 29 February 2024, 21:46 CET

The EU Commission launched a call for proposals Thursday under the Connecting Europe Facility for Transport Programme, making EUR 1 billion available to support the deployment of alternative fuels supply.

Volkswagen Group UK joins forces with Ecobat to recycle electric vehicle batteries — 29 February 2024, 00:07 CET

Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd. (VWG UK) has signed an agreement with Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, to collect and recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The deal helps VWG UK close the loop to promote a circular energy economy and ensures the UK's largest automotive Group is doing all it can to boost sustainability.

Suppliers offer almost 100bcm of gas to European consumers in first tender — 28 February 2024, 18:58 CET

The first tender with a new mid-term product for joint EU purchasing of gas under the EU's AggregateEU programme closed Tuesday night, with offers for a total volume of 97.4 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas.

Electricity from renewable sources up to 41% in EU in 2022 — 21 February 2024, 23:50 CET

Renewable energy sources made up 41.2 per cent of the European Union's gross electricity consumption in 2022, according to figures released Wednesday by the EU's statistics agency Eurostat.

EU reliance on fossil fuels increased slightly in 2022 — 30 January 2024, 18:32 CET

The EU’s reliance on fossil fuels for its overall energy supply in 2022 showed a slight increase on 2021, from 69.9 to 70.9 per cent, according to figures released Tuesday by the EU statistics agency.

EUR 600m awarded to EU energy infrastructure projects — 26 January 2024, 22:48 CET

The Commission allocated nearly EUR 600m Thursday to energy infrastructure projects which contribute to Europe's energy security, decarbonisation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Battery-only electric cars in Europe continue advance in 2022 — 24 January 2024, 23:42 CET

The number of battery-only electric passenger cars in the EU reached nearly 3 million in 2022, data released Tuesday by Eurostat said - a 55 per cent increase compared with 2021 (1.9 million).

Green light for tariffs delay on UK electric cars — 21 December 2023, 23:48 CET

The EU Council agreed Thursday to give manufacturers of electric cars in the EU and the UK more time to comply with local content requirements for electric vehicles under the EU-UK Trade Agreement.

EU extends emergency measures against potential energy price shocks — 20 December 2023, 00:25 CET

EU energy ministers reached a political agreement Tuesday to extend the period of application of three emergency Council regulations helping to protect EU citizens from excessively high energy prices.

Electricity market reform to protect EU consumers from price shocks — 18 December 2023, 15:57 CET

EU Council and European Parliament negotiators agreed informally Thursday on a deal to reform the EU electricity market, with a view to making it more stable, affordable, and sustainable.

Missed opportunity to make consumer home renovation easier — 14 December 2023, 22:40 CET

European legislators have reached an underwhelming deal on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) which will not make it substantially easier for consumers to renovate their homes. The ambition in the European Commission’s original proposal was diluted by conservative governments and groups in the European Parliament.

EU strikes deal to decarbonise EU gas markets — 08 December 2023, 23:39 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council informally agreed Friday on plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.

New buildings in Europe to be zero-emission by 2030 — 08 December 2023, 23:38 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional political agreement Thursday on a proposal to revise the energy performance of buildings directive.