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The Commission today presents an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU's industry in the clean transition and electrification.

The Commission today published a ‘toolbox’ to support Member States in promoting public inclusion in renewable energy projects. The toolbox aims to guide Member States’ authorities in involving local communities and administrations more in the development of renewable energy projects.

The European Commission has approved a €300 million Irish scheme to provide temporary electricity price relief for energy-intensive companies in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal.

The European Commission decided to open infringement procedures by sending letters of formal notice to all 27 EU Member States for failing to fully transpose into national law the provisions of the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2024/1275.

In 2025, 23.9% of the EU population lived in a dwelling in which energy efficiency was improved in the last 5 years.

In its assessment, the Commission looked at the level of ambition of national targets, policies and measures planned, the adequacy of funding as well as the inclusiveness of public consultation.

The Energy Union Task Force, comprising of high-level representatives from the European Commission and EU countries, met on Friday 10 July to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the impact on the EU energy markets.

The survey found that more than half of respondents (56%) believe that developing more renewable energy capacity can help the EU to transition away from fossil fuels, while 2 in 5 respondents point to energy efficiency measures. 32% also see nuclear energy as a potential solution.

This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy.