EU Commissioner Jørgensen to reaffirm energy cooperation with Azerbaijan
EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen visits Baku on Friday to reaffirm the strategic energy partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan.…
Moldova approves NECP to accelerate decarbonisation and EU integration
The Government of Moldova has approved its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2025-2030. Based on Energy Community Secretariat…
Austria: EIB Group increases investment in Austria by nearly a third
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) reported a total lending volume of nearly €1.7 billion and granted around 30% more loans…
Montenegro’s Renewable Energy Law paves the way for accelerated growth in renewables
In a letter to Montenegro's Ministry of Energy, the Energy Community Secretariat confirmed that Montenegro’s newly adopted Renewable Energy Law…
The Arctic Institute on self-Governance as a sustainable path forward
The Arctic is experiencing dangerous changes because of amplifying climate effects, warming at four times faster than the rest of…
Moldova: 1st renewable energy auction pivotal for investments and energy security
The Energy Community Secretariat welcomes the recent launch of the Republic of Moldova's first renewable energy capacity auctions, encouraging investors…
IEA Commentary on government partnerships to secure critical mineral supplies
As governments worldwide look to transition away from fossil fuels and accelerate the deployment of clean energy, policy makers are…
Renewable hydrogen power: EU auditors call for a reality check (updated)
The EU has had mixed success in providing the building blocks for the emerging renewable hydrogen market, according to a…
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Decarbonising energy and mobility sectors: The role of digital infrastructures
The ambitious EU climate neutrality targets aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To realize this vision, fast…
Eurelectric issues guide to protect biodiversity in renewable and grid projects
The guide elaborates 12 key principles for biodiversity and environmental protection and contains real-life case studies as well as concrete…
North Macedonia: UNECE helps design bankable project proposals for energy efficiency and renewables
In North Macedonia, assisting households to make investments in green technologies not only supports climate action, but also helps them…
Biden-Harris Administration: New Steps to Bolster U.S. Nuclear Industry and Clean Energy Future
Alongside renewable power sources like wind and solar, a new generation of nuclear reactors is now capturing the attention of…
REPowerEU: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson at high-level stakeholder event
"Europe will win the REPowerEU challenge if it wins its renewables challenge, not just if it diversifies from one gas…
Renewable energy: EU Commission presents recommendations to accelerate roll-out
Almost two years since the adoption of the REPowerEU Plan, the Commission is today providing additional support to Member States to further…
France: EU Commission approves €900m state aid for energy and fuel production from biomass and hydrogen
The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable…
EU steps up renewable energy cooperation with Azerbaijan
To ensure a strong renewable energy dimension to our partnership, the Commission has notably worked to facilitate a Memorandum of Understanding…
COP28: Global stocktake with commitment to expand renewable energy capacity
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) came to a close in Dubai on 13 December. The main topics discussed…
COP28: EU leads global initiative to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency
This initiative, proposed by the EU Commission Presiden in April, sets global targets to triple the installed capacity of renewable energy to at…
EU Commission approves €5.7bn Italian State aid scheme under the RRF to support renewable energy communities
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5.7 billion Italian scheme made available in part through…
EU and Bangladesh ink €400m deal for renewable energy and partnership agreement
Today, at the Global Gateway Forum, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, together with Prime Minister Hasina, launched the…
EU Commission endorses Austria’s €4bn modified recovery and resilience plan
Austria's REPowerEU chapter, worth €210 million, includes two new reforms, one new investment as well as a scale-up of an investment in the original plan to…
Renewable energy: EU Council adopts new rules
The Council today adopted the new Renewables Energy Directive to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy…
EU Commission endorses Spain’s €163bn recovery plan
Spain's REPowerEU chapter consists of a new reform, a scaled-up investment drawing on three existing measures, and seven new investments to deliver on the REPowerEU Plan's objectives to make Europe…
MEPs back plans to boost use of renewable energy
Parliament on Tuesday voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans.…
Switzerland: Federal Councillor signs energy agreement in Slovenia
During a visit to Slovenia, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), today signed…
AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero
New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly £4 million in government funding for…
EU Council adopts decisions in support of modernised export credits
Today the Council adopted two decisions setting the EU’s position on proposed changes to the Arrangement on officially supported export…
State aid: EU Commission approves €350m Spanish scheme for developing electricity storage facilities
The scheme, which will run until June 2026, aims to increase the share of renewable energy sources in the Spanish…
Advantages for Chinese wind turbine producers – EU Commission answer
The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), adopted in March 2023, will create better conditions to set up net-zero manufacturing projects, with…
State aid: EU Commission approves €150m Slovenian scheme to support the rollout of renewable energy
Under the scheme, the aid will take form of direct grants, up to €25 million per beneficiary. The purpose of the…
NextGenerationEU: Spain submits request to revise recovery and resilience plan
Spain's overall proposed modifications would add 18 reforms and 25 new or scaled-up investments, and amount to over €95 billion in additional RRF funding.
COP28: Von der Leyen, Timmermans and Borrell discuss preparations with Dr Sultan Al-Jaber
The European Commission and the Incoming COP28 Presidency intend to maintain close coordination at the political and technical level in…
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June infringement package: EU Commission takes key decisions
The Commission is also closing 62 cases in which the issues with the Member States concerned have been solved without…
RRF: EU Commission disburses first payment of €700m to Austria
Brussels, 20 April 2023 Today’s payment of €700 million in grants was made possible by...
Energy and climate: Statement by President von der Leyen at the Major Economies Forum
Brussels, 20 April 2023 President Biden, Special Envoy Kerry, Thank you for convening us today...
EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans travels to Albania to discuss tourism and green transition
Brussels, 31 March 2023 On Monday and Tuesday (3-4 April), Executive Vice-President for the European...
European Green Deal: EU agrees stronger legislation to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy
Brussels, 30 March 2023 The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached today between the European...
Trilogue agreement on the Renewable energy directive: press conference
Brussels, 30 March 2023 Lead MEP Markus Pieper (EPP, DE) will present the key elements...
Renewable energy: MEPs strike deal with EU Council to boost use of green energy
Brussels, 30 March 2023 The text agreed on Thursday with the Swedish Presidency aims to...
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EU Commission – February infringements package
Brussels, 15 February 2023 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions,...
State aid: EU Commission consults Member States on Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework
Brussels, 1 February 2023 The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a...
EU Commission’s January Infringements package: Key decisions
Brussels, 26 January 2023 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions,...
Bilateral consultations: EU HR Borrell travels to South Africa and Botswana
Brussels, 25 January 2023 The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-president of...
RRF: EU Commission disburses second payment of €3.6 bn to Greece
Brussels, 19 January 2023 Today’s payment of €3.6 billion (€1.7 billion in grants and €1.8...
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EU Parliament: Coming up in 2023 – renewables, digital transformation, migration
Brussels, 27 December 2022 Renewable energy, the circular economy, migration and online security are all...
EU Council formally adopts regulation to speed up renewable energy projects
Brussels, 22 December 2022 EU energy ministers formally adopted a Council regulation laying down a...
Germany: EU Commission approves €49bn to support the economy affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 21 December 2022 The European Commission has approved a €49 billion German scheme to...
Renewable energy: EU Commission approves modification of German scheme
Brussels, 21 December 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the...
EU-Western Balkans Summit: Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen
Brussels, 6 December 2022 Dear Edi, It is a fantastic experience to be here, and...