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European Commission proposes a coordinated EU withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
The European Commission has proposed to withdraw the EU, Euratom and all Member States from the Energy Charter Treaty. Largely unchanged since it was established in the 1990’s, the Energy Charter Treaty is no longer compatible with the EU’s enhanced climate ambition under the European Green Deal.
EU-U.S. Task Force on Energy Security reviews the progress on energy security situation
The EU-U.S. Task Force on Energy Security met virtually on 6 July 2023 to discuss the implementation of the 25 March 2022 Joint Statement by Presidents Biden and von der Leyen.
REPowerEU: Commissioner Simson to visit pioneering hydrogen and CCUS projects in Belgium
The establishment of hydrogen corridors is part of the EU's plans to decarbonise the industry and energy sectors set out in the European Green Deal and it will also help the EU phase out Russian fossil fuel imports completely.
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Energy efficiency
Reducing energy consumption and achieving energy savings is essential to deliver the European Green Deal.
Renewable energy
Energy from renewable sources reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers our dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Markets and consumers
The EU's integrated internal energy market helps to keep energy affordable and guarantee secure supplies.
Energy strategy
The EU's strategy for secure, competitive, and sustainable energy.
Oil, gas and coal
Ensuring the efficient and responsible use of fossil fuels.
Infrastructure
A modern energy infrastructure, connecting markets and regions, is crucial to meet EU’s energy and climate goals.
Energy security
The EU works to ensure that energy supplies from abroad are secure and affordable.
Research and technology
Innovation in low-carbon and clean energy technologies are essential to fulfil the EU’s energy union strategy.
Funding and financing
EU programmes, calls for tenders and private-public initiatives to finance energy projects.
International cooperation
EU energy cooperation with countries around the world and international institutions.
Nuclear energy
The EU aims to ensure safe and secure use of civil nuclear energy which generates almost 30% of its electricity.
Energy system integration
Our energy systems need to be sufficiently flexible to facilitate cross-border, cross-sector innovation and investment.
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Highlights
EU Energy Platform: Commission invites international suppliers to respond to second joint gas purchasing
The second tender runs from 7 July to 10 July. It covers 15.92 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas deliveries requested by 49 companies for the period from August 2023 to March 2025.
- Status: Open
Heat pumps – action plan to accelerate roll-out across the EU
Running for 12 weeks, the consultation's input will feed into the Commission's work on an action plan on heat pumps intended for publication in the fourth quarter of this year.
- Status: Open
Cooking appliances - energy labelling requirements
The input from the 12-week public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for cooking appliances will feed into the Commission’s revisions to the existing legislation, scheduled for publication in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Paula, an energy advisor in Croatia, shows vulnerable people how to insulate their homes with small changes, making a big difference in their energy consumption and bills.
This clip is part of a new series of videos presenting individual portraits of people working in the energy sector across Europe, as they share what inspired them to pursue this professional path.