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Commission approves €3 billion Romanian State aid scheme to support onshore wind and solar photovoltaic installations to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

Commission approves €3 billion Romanian State aid scheme to support onshore wind and solar photovoltaic installations to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

03/07/2024

European Commission 2040 climate target: Reducing net emissions by 90% by 2040

European Commission 2040 climate target: Reducing net emissions by 90% by 2040
02/08/2024

In February 2024, the European Commission presented its assessment for a 2040 climate target for the EU. The Commission recommended reducing the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 relative to 1990.

Commission sets out immediate actions to support the European wind power industry

10/25/2023

Achieving the recently agreed EU target of at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with an ambition to reach 45% renewables, will require a massive increase in wind installed capacity with an expected growth from 204 GW in 2022 to more than 500 GW in 2030.

GORIO: on the way for an Offshore Wind Farm in the Gulf of Riga

05/25/2023

GORIO is one of the projects selected and supported by CEF Energy under the call for preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects launched in 2021.

CEF Energy: EU invests in preparatory studies for offshore wind farm in the Northern Adriatic Sea

05/09/2023

Following the publication of the 2022 CEF Energy call for preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects, opened for applications from 20 September 2022 to 10 January 2023, one project has been selected requesting EUR 252.500 of EU funding.

European Green Deal: New EU-Norway Green Alliance to deepen cooperation on climate, environment, energy and clean industry

04/25/2023

Today, the EU and Norway have established a Green Alliance to strengthen their joint climate action, environmental protection efforts, and cooperation on the clean energy and industrial transition. The agreement was signed in Brussels by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Norway's Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre.

Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness

03/15/2023

Today, the Commission has proposed 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.

The Green Deal Industrial Plan: putting Europe's net-zero industry in the lead

02/02/2023

Today, the Commission presents a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality. The Plan aims to provide a more supportive environment for the scaling up of the EU's manufacturing capacity for the net-zero technologies and products required to meet Europe's ambitious climate targets.

Electricity Market Design: Commission launches consultation on reform to support a clean and affordable energy transition

01/24/2023

Today, the European Commission is launching a public consultation on the reform of the European Union's electricity market design to better protect consumers from excessive price volatility, support their access to secure energy from clean sources, and make the market more resilient.

Energy prices: Commission proposes emergency market intervention to reduce bills for Europeans

09/15/2022

The Commission is proposing an emergency intervention in Europe's energy markets to tackle recent dramatic price rises. 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.

NextGenerationEU: European Commission endorses the Netherlands' €4.7 billion recovery and resilience plan

09/13/2022

The European Commission has today given a positive assessment of the Netherlands' recovery and resilience plan. This is a key step paving the way for the EU to disburse €4.7 billion in grants to the Netherlands under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This financing will support the implementation of the crucial investment and reform measures outlined in the Netherlands' recovery and resilience plan. It will play a crucial role in enabling the Netherlands to emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic.

REPowerEU: A plan to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition*

05/19/2022

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

Joint Statement between the European Commission and the United States on European Energy Security

03/28/2022

Preamble: The United States and the European Commission are committed to reducing Europe's dependency on Russian energy. We reaffirm our joint commitment to Europe's energy security and sustainability and to accelerating the global transition to clean energy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

01/29/2018

Eleven Member States already achieved their 2020 targets

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