Energy Policy in the EU

Latest news on the energy policy of the European Union.

Communication on Energy Prices - guide — 13 October 2021, 22:19 CET

The European Commission adopted on 13 October 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.

'No gas in 'green' Taxonomy' - 150 NGOs urge EU Commission — 24 September 2021, 00:16 CET

As the Commission prepares criteria for supplementary Delegated Act in Autumn, NGOs outline how including gas in the Taxonomy would turn it into a greenwashing tool, completely undermining its credibility and sending a disastrous global signal.

Electric cars: 10 EU countries do not have a single charging point per 100km of road — 09 September 2021, 12:41 CET

There is a serious lack of electric charging points along the road networks in most EU member states, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

EU Tenders - Mining and Ores — 08 September 2021, 16:24 CET

Today's EU tenders covering Mining and Ores business sectors from 'Tenders Electronic Daily' (TED)

EU Tenders - Energy and Related Services — 08 September 2021, 16:09 CET

Today's EU tenders covering Energy and Related Services business sectors from 'Tenders Electronic Daily' (TED)

New EU energy labels for lighting products come into force — 09 September 2021, 17:03 CET

A new energy label started appearing on lamps sold across the European Union as from 1 September, helping consumers to get clearer, more helpful information on the energy efficiency of lamps.

EU sets out roadmap to climate neutrality in 2050 — 28 July 2021, 00:54 CET

The EU Commission set out a set of climate, energy, transport and taxation policies Wednesday, a wide-ranging package to set Europe's economy on course to a 55% carbon emissions reduction by 2030.

Risk of two-track Europe for e-mobility with sharp divisions in roll-out of chargers, auto industry warns — 30 June 2021, 00:28 CET

A new data analysis by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows a completely unbalanced picture when it comes to the spread of charging points for electric cars across the European Union.

Green light for EU's EUR 17.5 bn climate transition fund — 08 June 2021, 22:12 CET

EU states gave final approval Monday to a regulation establishing a EUR 17.5 billion fund which is designed to mitigate the consequences for those most affected by Europe's transition away from fossil fuels.

Sustainable blue economy to support EU's green recovery — 18 May 2021, 17:46 CET

A new approach for a sustainable blue economy, proposed Monday by the EU Commission for industries and sectors related to oceans, seas and coasts, aims to assure them a green recovery from the pandemic.

Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU — 31 March 2021, 23:13 CET

The EU automobile industry is open to higher CO2 reduction targets for cars in 2030, provided that they are directly linked to binding commitments from member states to roll out the required charging points and hydrogen stations. CEOs of Europe's leading car makers agreed this during a recent Board meeting of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

EU introduces new energy labels for domestic appliances — 04 March 2021, 00:05 CET

A new version of the EU energy label became effective in shops and online retailers Monday, applying to product categories such as fridges, washing machines and TVs, and helping to cut energy bills.

EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups — 16 February 2021, 21:14 CET

Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points.

EU okays EUR 2.9 bn battery innovation project — 29 January 2021, 00:54 CET

The Commission gave its approval under EU state aid rules Wednesday to a second Important Project of Common European Interest to support research and innovation in the battery value chain.

Brussels proposes boost for European battery sector — 11 December 2020, 17:56 CET

The EU Commission published a proposal for a new Batteries Regulation Thursday, an important piece of legislation to define the framework for future investments in the European battery eco-system.

Sustainable Batteries Regulation — 10 December 2020, 23:58 CET

On 10 December, the European Commission proposed to modernise EU legislation on batteries, delivering its first initiative among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan.

Bioenergy mars EU Commission's attempts at a science-based Taxonomy — 20 November 2020, 16:36 CET

Today the EU Commission published draft rules to govern which economic sectors are considered sustainable in climate terms under an EU 'Taxonomy'.

EU plans ambitious increase in offshore wind capacity — 23 November 2020, 23:56 CET

EU plans for a fivefold increase in Europe's offshore wind capacity by 2030, were outlined Thursday by the Commission in a new strategy for renewables, including ocean energy and emerging technologies.

Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy — 19 November 2020, 16:52 CET

To help meet the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission presented on 19 November the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy.

Charging points: Growth not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles, new data show — 28 October 2020, 11:52 CET

A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed, and remains unevenly distributed across member states.

EU Methane Strategy — 14 October 2020, 23:33 CET

The European Commission presented on 14 October an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions.

Environment MEPs vote fossil fuels OUT of recovery fund — 13 October 2020, 21:02 CET

Fossil fuels have no place in the EU’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the EU Parliament’s Environment Committee. They voted yesterday to exclude coal, oil, and gas from the EU's EUR 672.5 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility - the biggest part of the recovery fund.

62 coal region mayors unite for sustainable future — 24 September 2020, 17:22 CET

Mayors from Europe's coal regions affirmed their commitment to a sustainable future supported by the EU's Just Transition Fund at an event with EU Commission Deputy Director for regional policy Normunds Popens and Jerzy Buzek MEP today.

Free emissions allowances must be better targeted: EU auditors — 15 September 2020, 20:18 CET

Free allowances under the EU's 'cap and trade' emissions trading system, distributed to industry, aviation and sometimes electricity sectors, were not well targeted, says an EU auditors' report.

Hydrogen strategy opens arms to fossil fuels — 09 July 2020, 00:37 CET

The EU hydrogen strategy, published today, risks delaying industrial decarbonisation by keeping the door wide open for fossil fuels such as gas.