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Last year’s emissions under the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) show the most significant annual emissions reductions since the ETS was launched in 2005. The main driver is the power sector’s significant progress in decarbonisation.

Digitalisation will contribute to the European Green Deal and a Europe fit for the digital age policy initiatives and support the objectives of the Energy Union by promoting connectivity, operability and use of renewable energy.

The Commission has today launched 3 new elements to further support the energy efficiency and ecodesign of a wide range of household products and appliances on the EU market.

The measures contribute to achieving Greece's climate and energy targets, as well as the objectives of the European Green Deal and 'Fit for 55' package, by enabling the integration of renewable energy sources in the Greek electricity system.

Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson is in Australia until 8 April to engage with government representatives and stakeholders to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of energy.

The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

This means that before buying a product, consumers will receive better and more harmonised information on its durability and reparability.

The loan will co-finance projects in research, development and innovation (RDI), healthcare’s use of digital technologies, water use and management, energy efficiency in public buildings and sustainable transport.

At least 25% of the funds will go to investments specifically connected to the green transition in Denmark and the rest of the EU, including renewable energy, energy efficiency improvement and sustainability projects.