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EU renewable energy financing mechanism – first tender oversubscribed
The first tender under the EU renewable energy financing mechanism was launched in April and closed on 27 September 2023 with bids significantly exceeding target volumes.
EU imports of energy products continued to drop in Q2 2023
Following a strong increase in energy imports in the EU between 2021 and 2022, the scenario is different in 2023, with imports dropping for the second quarter in a row when compared with the same period in the previous year.
EU Energy Platform: Commission launches third round of demand pooling for joint gas purchases
Today, the Commission is launching the third opportunity for European companies to register their gas purchase needs via the AggregateEU mechanism, in view of jointly purchasing gas on the international market.
Topics
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
Ahead of Granada Summit, the Commission takes stock of achievements and identifies areas for future action
State of the Union
Global targets for renewables and energy efficiency
The world’s clean energy transition requires further efforts to be in line with the Paris Agreement.
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Biomethane can be made of organic waste, like manure, food scraps or damaged crops, and is therefore a modern way of waste management.
To REPowerEU and decarbonise our economy, the EU has set an ambitious, but realistic, target to produce 35 billion m2 of biomethane per year by 2030.
Events
Stakeholder forum IV: heat pumps action plan
- Brussels, Belgium
Just Transition Platform Conference
- Brussels, Belgium