Energy Policy in the EU

Latest news on the energy policy of the European Union.

EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EUBCE 2021 - 29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

The 29th EUBCE will take place online from 26th to 29th April, 2021.

Environment MEPs vote fossil fuels OUT of recovery fund

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

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.

'A single pathway to 2050?' - Eurogas Annual Conference

The online Eurogas Annual Conference 'A single pathway to 2050?' will look to address the issues for the energy sector in relation to a carbon-neutral EU by 2050 and meeting 2030 climate and energy objectives.

Free emissions allowances must be better targeted: EU auditors

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

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

EU Hydrogen Strategy

The EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen, adopted on 8 July, will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector, driven by the twin goals of a cleaner planet and a stronger economy.

EU Strategy for Energy System Integration

The EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen, adopted on 8 July, will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector, driven by the twin goals of a cleaner planet and a stronger economy.

EU hydrogen strategy to bolster green recovery

The European Commission unveiled EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen Wednesday, saying they will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector.

MEPs vote for gas, against a real just transition

Today MEPs voted in committee to allow gas to receive Just Transition funding, potentially locking European communities into fossil fuels for decades to come.

Renovation Wave: key incentive for SME recovery

The Renovation Wave can be a significant contribution to the economic restart of the EU. SMEs in the construction sector will get a boost from the resources invested to make buildings energy efficient and the turn around initiated towards renewable energy sources.

Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission.

EUR 1 billion to support Europe's battery industry

The European Investment Bank confirmed at a meeting of the European Battery Alliance Tuesday that it expects to increase backing of battery-related projects in 2020 to more than EUR 1 bn financing.

New EU rules on power adaptors come into force

A new EU regulation on external power supplies aimed at making a range of household appliances, from laptops to electric toothbrushes, more energy efficient entered into force on 1 April.

EU greenlights EUR 3.2 billion battery research project

The European Commission approved Monday under EU state aid rules a 'Common European interest' project jointly notified by seven EU Member States to support research and innovation in batteries.

EU energy ministers must phase out fossil gas and improve their 2030 plans

Today, EU energy ministers have discussed sector integration as well as the state of play of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). Continued reliance on fossil gas and the fact that the plans are still falling short of climate ambition flies in the face of the European Parliament acting "Climate Emergency" last week.