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RSSThe Commission has approved a €2.9 billion French State aid scheme for supporting investment in green industries to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy
The European Commission has approved a €2.9 billion French scheme for supporting investment in green industries (tax credit for investment in green industries) to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
Poland: EIB provides PLN 1 billion in financing to support strategic modernisation plan of ENEA S.A.
This investment of PLN 1 billion is expected to boost the reliability and security of the electricity supply in Poland, facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, and address the growing demand stemming from population growth and the progressive electrification of the economy.
Greece: €400 million EIB backing to MYTILINEOS to accelerate renewable energy transition
MYTILINEOS will deploy a new portfolio of solar PV and battery storage systems (BESS) projects in the period through 2027 that will add capacity of approximately 2.6GW. The investment is estimated to total €2.5 billion, with projects rolled out across the EU.
Eurostat: 23% of energy consumed in 2022 came from renewables
The share of renewable sources in gross final energy consumption at EU level reached 23.0% in 2022. Compared with 2021, this represents an increase of 1.1 percentage points.
Eurostat: Drop in EU imports of energy products in Q3 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, the EU imported €35.4 billion worth of energy products amounting to a total of 65 million tonnes. Compared with the same quarter of 2022, imports decreased both in value (-49.1%) and in net mass (-11.3%).
Commission proposes revised rules for the application of Euratom safeguards
The aim is to ensure the continued effectiveness and efficiency of Euratom safeguards in guaranteeing the peaceful use of civil nuclear materials in the EU.
Commission approves €17.7 billion Italian State aid scheme to support development of centralised electricity storage system
The measure contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the European Green Deal and 'Fit for 55' package, by enabling the integration of renewable energy sources in the Italian electricity system.
Eurostat: EU economy emissions in 2022: down 22% since 2008
The activities with the highest GHG emissions in 2022 were the manufacturing industry and the supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning, both with 745 million tonnes of CO2-eq, representing 21% of total greenhouse gases emitted.
Eurostat: EU primary energy consumption decreased 4% in 2022
Data shows that in 2022 the EU moved closer to the 2030 target of 992.5 Mtoe with the gap narrowing to 26.7%, after registering a wider difference in 2021 (31.2% away from the target).
December infringement package – key decisions on energy
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. In the list of December infringements, there is one energy-related letter of formal notice.