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Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 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.

European Wind Power Package - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 24 October 2023, 23:23 CET

The European Commission presented on 24 October a European Wind Power Action Plan to ensure that the clean energy transition goes hand-in-hand with industrial competitiveness and that wind power continues to be a European success story.

Sustainable transport, infrastructure and fuels - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 09 October 2023, 22:02 CET

The revised Renewable Energy Directive and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation were adopted on 9 October, meaning the EU now has legally binding climate targets covering all key sectors of the economy.

Joint gas purchasing: AggregateEU mechanism to increase energy security for Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 25 April 2023, 21:47 CET

The European Commission launched on 25 April 2023 a first-of-a-kind process for European companies to register their gas purchase needs via the AggregateEU mechanism, to prepare for the joint purchasing of gas at EU level.

Net-Zero Industry Act and the European Hydrogen Bank - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 16 March 2023, 18:34 CET

The European Commission proposed on 16 March the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.

Revision of the EU's internal electricity market design - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 14 March 2023, 18:18 CET

The European Commission proposed on 14 March to reform the EU's electricity market design to accelerate a surge in renewables and the phase-out of gas, make consumer bills less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, better protect consumers from future price spikes and potential market manipulation, and make the EU's industry clean and more competitive.

Energy transition in EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 21 February 2023, 22:55 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector. One of the key actions is an Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture.

EU Delegated Acts on Renewable Hydrogen - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 13 February 2023, 23:12 CET

The European Commission proposed on 13 February detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts required under the Renewable Energy Directive.

Emergency intervention to address high energy prices - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 14 September 2022, 22:28 CET

The EU is confronted with the effects of a severe mismatch between energy demand and supply, due largely to the continued weaponisation by Russia of its energy resources. The European Commission proposed on 14 September an emergency intervention in Europe's energy markets to tackle recent dramatic price rises.

EU 'Save Gas for a Safe Winter' Plan - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 20 July 2022, 23:35 CET

The European Commission is proposing a new legislative tool and a European Gas Demand Reduction Plan, to reduce gas use in Europe by 15% until next spring.

REPowerEU Communication by EUbusiness — last modified 18 May 2022, 22:02 CET

The European Commission presented on 18 May the REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EU options to mitigate high energy prices by EUbusiness — last modified 23 March 2022, 22:10 CET

The European Commission set out ideas on 23 March for collective European action to address the root causes of the problem in the gas market and ensure security of supply at reasonable prices for next winter and beyond.

Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy by EUbusiness — last modified 08 March 2022, 18:55 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 March 2022 an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EU Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act covering certain nuclear and gas activities by EUbusiness — last modified 02 February 2022, 17:36 CET

The European Commission presented on 2 February a Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation covering certain gas and nuclear activities.

EU-Catalyst Partnership - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 11 January 2022, 22:15 CET

On 11 January, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst published a request for proposals for large-scale deep green technology projects based in Europe.

Reducing methane emissions in the energy sector by EUbusiness — last modified 16 December 2021, 23:11 CET

The European Commission proposed on 16 December to further adjust its energy and climate policy framework to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Questions & Answers on the new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions.

Communication on Energy Prices - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 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.

Sustainable Batteries Regulation by EUbusiness — last modified 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.

Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy by EUbusiness — last modified 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.

EU Methane Strategy by EUbusiness — last modified 14 October 2020, 23:33 CET

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