Brussels is resetting the Green Deal’s course—centering the transition on power-market rules and grid build-out to keep prices stable, shield industry, and scale electrification. It dovetails with a new international strategy linking climate ambition to competitiveness and security, and hints at more steps beyond the 2024 market-design reform. Yet one question looms: in the race […]
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By Paolo Licandro Brussels, 4 April 2025 – 1 MIN READING Wind energy is becoming one of the most important tools in Europe’s journey toward clean and secure energy. While the world faces rising uncertainty, the EU is doubling down on its commitment to renewables—and wind power is at the center of that effort. As […]
With energy prices threatening Europe’s competitiveness and millions of citizens struggling with high costs, the European Commission’s Action Plan for Affordable Energy sets out an ambitious roadmap to reshape the market. From structural reforms to decouple gas from electricity prices to fast-tracking renewables and expanding grid interconnections, the strategy seeks to balance affordability, security, and […]
In her Davos address at the launch of the Global Energy Transition Forum, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lauded the record-breaking global investment in renewables and underscored the urgency of shifting away from fossil fuels. Yet, behind the scenes, an increasing number of European governments are voicing concern over the rising costs of […]
New buildings with zero-emission by 2030, while buildings occupied or owned by public authorities are to meet this standard by 2028. By 2050 the EU’s building stock. phasing out fossil fuel boilers by 2040. France, Italy, and Spain obtain exemptions or flexibility for agriculture and historic buildings, whose structures and construction techniques do not allow for easy and economically sustainable […]
As Europe navigates the challenging waters of the energy transition, facing technical hurdles and escalating costs, the EU is now asking significant investments in hydrogen, including its integration into the existing or expanded gas grid. Meanwhile, the European electric vehicle market begins to falter, potentially facing challenges from declining sales in China and the subsequent […]
The European Union (EU) has made significant strides in advancing wind energy, a key component in its renewable energy strategy. This progress was highlighted at the recent Energy Council in Brussels, where two major developments took place: the signing of the European Wind Charter and the submission of wind deployment pledges by 21 Member States. […]
New move by the European Commission to reduce CO2: new ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers. 60 million devices in Europe to be replaced? By eEuropa Brussels, 27 November 2023 The European Commission decided by a Regu;ation a new ecodesign aimed at transforming the household tumble dryer market. Effective from 1 […]
The new Directive RED III requires at least 42.5% of final energy consumption to come from renewable sources. How to cover the gap between today’s 21% and the 42.5% target in six years. How will pay higher bills? Timidly, the governments of the 27 have held back the ultra-green push from the European Commission […]
This target, based on 2020 consumption levels, is set to be achieved by 2030. However, after two years of negotiations involving Member States, the European Parliament, and stakeholders, Poland, Hungary, and Finland expressed their opposition to the target. On the other hand, Belgium, Latvia, Portugal, and Slovenia abstained on final vote. By Federico Licandro […]