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State aid: Commission approves €22.5 billion Polish scheme to support offshore wind farms

State aid: Commission approves €22.5 billion Polish scheme to support offshore wind farms
05/20/2021

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Polish scheme to support offshore wind technology. The measure will help Poland reach its renewable energy targets without unduly distorting competition.

Building a Climate-Resilient Future - A new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change

Building a Climate-Resilient Future - A new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
02/25/2021

The European Commission adopted today a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change, setting out the pathway to prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change. While the EU does everything within its power to mitigate climate change, domestically and internationally, we must also get ready to face its unavoidable consequences.

The European Green Deal remains the compass of the EU's COVID-19 recovery plan

The European Green Deal remains the compass of the EU's COVID-19 recovery plan
02/02/2021

As the third COVID-19 wave spares almost no territory, local and regional leaders' main focus for 2021 is on delivering a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery that leaves no citizen behind

Investing in new energy infrastructure: Green light for EU grants worth nearly €1 billion

Investing in new energy infrastructure: Green light for EU grants worth nearly €1 billion
10/05/2020

EU Member States agreed yesterday on a Commission proposal to invest €998 million in key European energy infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Yesterday's positive vote provides financial aid for works and studies for ten projects.

The von der Leyen Commission: for a Union that strives for more

The von der Leyen Commission: for a Union that strives for more

09/11/2019

Yesterday, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission.

EU Commission Action Call

EU Commission Action Call

06/19/2019

The European Commission calls on its Member States to strengthen their ambitions in the plans to implement the Paris Climate Agreement.

European Commission Approves Support for Renewables Production in Lithuania

European Commission Approves Support for Renewables Production in Lithuania

04/24/2019

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania.

European Commission Approves Support for Floating Wind Farms in France

European Commission Approves Support for Floating Wind Farms in France
02/26/2019

The European Commission has found four French projects promoting electricity generation from renewable wind energy sources to be in line with EU State aid rules.

The Commission calls for a climate neutral Europe by 2050

The Commission calls for a climate neutral Europe by 2050

11/29/2018

The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 – A Clean Planet for all.

Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of key files of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package

Commission welcomes European Parliament adoption of key files of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package
11/14/2018

New rules on renewables, energy efficiency and the governance of the Energy Union have been signed off by the European Parliament today – an important step in enabling the European Union and its Member States to embrace the clean energy transition, follow up on the already adopted 2030 climate legislation and meet the Paris Agreement commitments.

State aid: Commission approves three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark

State aid: Commission approves three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark
08/20/2018

The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules three schemes to support electricity production from wind and solar in Denmark in 2018 and 2019.

EU-China Summit: deepening the strategic global partnership

EU-China Summit: deepening the strategic global partnership
07/18/2018

The 20th Summit between the European Union and the People's Republic of China held in Beijing on Monday has underlined that this partnership has reached a new level of importance for our own citizens, for our respective neighbouring regions and for the international community more broadly.

Europe leads the global clean energy transition: Commission welcomes ambitious agreement on further renewable energy development in the EU

Europe leads the global clean energy transition: Commission welcomes ambitious agreement on further renewable energy development in the EU
06/15/2018

An ambitious political agreement on increasing renewable energy use in Europe was reached today between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.

Air quality: Commission takes action to protect citizens from air pollution

Air quality: Commission takes action to protect citizens from air pollution

05/17/2018

The Commission is standing up for Europeans' need to breathe clean air.

State aid: Commission approves reductions on offshore surcharge for electro-intensive and railway companies in Germany

State aid: Commission approves reductions on offshore surcharge for electro-intensive and railway companies in Germany
03/29/2018

The European Commission has found German plans to grant reductions on an offshore surcharge to electro-intensive users and railways to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to the competitiveness of these companies without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market.

State aid: Commission approves Belgian certificates schemes for renewable electricity and high-efficiency cogeneration in Flanders

State aid: Commission approves Belgian certificates schemes for renewable electricity and high-efficiency cogeneration in Flanders
02/19/2018

The European Commission has concluded the certificates schemes for renewable electricity and high-efficiency cogeneration implemented in Flanders (Belgium) to be in line with EU State aid rules. The two schemes contribute to reaching EU energy and climate goals whilst preserving competition.

Share of renewables in energy consumption in the EU reached 17% in 2016

Share of renewables in energy consumption in the EU reached 17% in 2016

01/29/2018

Eleven Member States already achieved their 2020 targets

State aid: Commission approves Greek auction scheme for renewable electricity

State aid: Commission approves Greek auction scheme for renewable electricity
01/05/2018

The European Commission has found a Greek auction scheme for the production of electricity from renewable sources and high efficiency cogeneration to be in line with EU State aid rules. The scheme will further EU energy and climate goals whilst preserving competition.

State aid: Commission endorses three French initiatives to produce more than 17 gigawatts in renewable energy

State aid: Commission endorses three French initiatives to produce more than 17 gigawatts in renewable energy
05/08/2017

The European Commission has approved three schemes to support electricity production from small-scale onshore wind, solar and sewage gas installations in France under EU state aid rules. The schemes will allow France to develop more than 17 additional gigawatts in renewable energy.

State aid: Commission approves Danish support for Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm

State aid: Commission approves Danish support for Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm
03/29/2017

The European Commission has found support to be granted to the 600 MW Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Danish territorial waters to be in line with EU state aid rules. It will help Denmark to reduce CO2 emissions, in line with EU energy and climate goals, without unduly distorting competition.

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of LM Wind Power Holding by General Electric Company

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of LM Wind Power Holding by General Electric Company
03/21/2017

The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of LM Wind Power of Denmark, by General Electric Company of the US. The Commission concluded that the merged entity would continue to face effective competition in Europe.

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Gamesa by Siemens

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Gamesa by Siemens
03/14/2017

The European Commission has cleared unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa by Siemens. The Commission found that the transaction raises no competition concerns, because a number of credible competitors would remain in the market.

State aid: Commission authorises Belgian support for electricity generation from offshore renewable energy

State aid: Commission authorises Belgian support for electricity generation from offshore renewable energy
12/09/2016

The European Commission has concluded that Belgian plans to finance electricity generation from offshore renewable energy are in line with EU state aid rules. The measure will further EU energy and climate goals whilst maintaining competition in the Single Market.

State aid: Commission clears Czech support scheme for renewable energy

State aid: Commission clears Czech support scheme for renewable energy
11/29/2016

The European Commission has approved a support scheme for installations producing renewable energy built in the Czech Republic between 2006 and 2012 under EU state aid rules. The Commission concluded the measure would further EU energy and climate goals without unduly distorting competition.

State aid: Commission approves Greek support scheme for renewable electricity and cogeneration

State aid: Commission approves Greek support scheme for renewable electricity and cogeneration
11/17/2016

The European Commission has found the new Greek support scheme for renewable electricity and high efficiency cogeneration to be in line with EU state aid rules. The scheme will help Greece to reduce CO2 emissions, in line with EU energy and climate goals, without unduly distorting competition.

Offshore wind farm maintenance could soon be a breeze

Offshore wind farm maintenance could soon be a breeze
10/24/2016

The EU-funded TOWERPOWER project is developing reliable new techniques to continuously monitor the structural condition of offshore wind turbines. Optimising maintenance and inspections is a key way to help the sector achieve cost efficiencies.

Paris Agreement to enter into force as EU agrees ratification

Paris Agreement to enter into force as EU agrees ratification

10/05/2016

The European Parliament has approved the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the European Union today.

EU final energy consumption below 2020 targets

EU final energy consumption below 2020 targets
09/02/2016

A steady decline in energy consumption in the period from 2000 to 2014 has lowered EU final energy consumption from 1133 Mtoe in 2000 to 1061 Mtoe in 2014, according to a JRC report. This puts the consumption below the indicative targets for 2020, set to 1,086 Mtoe by the European Energy Efficiency Directive. The saving achieved is equivalent to the whole energy consumption of Finland in 2014.

Europe: North Seas Countries agree on closer energy cooperation

Europe: North Seas Countries agree on closer energy cooperation
06/07/2016

North Seas region countries (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden) have agreed to further strengthen their energy cooperation.

Increased use of renewables results in growing GHG emission savings in the EU

Increased use of renewables results in growing GHG emission savings in the EU

08/13/2015

Nearly two thirds of the total savings came thanks to renewable energy development in Germany, Sweden, France, Italy and Spain.

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