A comprehensive overview of the so far implemented measures and developments is presented below. The text was last updated on 26 February 2026.
February 2026
The Commission launched a call for evidence to collect stakeholder’s input and views on how compliance with the energy and tyre labelling framework can be made simpler and more effective. The feedback will contribute to the Commission’s work on this so called ‘Omnibus’ proposal, planned for adoption before the end of 2026.
January 2026
Removing barriers to Power Purchase Agreements
The Commission opened a 4-week consultation, addressing stakeholders on how to remove barriers to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Their input will feed into the Commission’s work, and a new Recommendation is planned for publication in the second quarter 2026.
Diversification of gas supply sources
The EU adopted a regulation, based on a Commission proposal, on the phasing out of Russian imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the EU. The EU used to rely on Russia for 45% of its gas imports and relied on it for only 12% in 2025.
For example, the Commission launched a voluntary initiative for Europe-based buyers and users of natural gas, with a particular focus on South-East and Central Europe.
Tripartite agreements for affordable energy
The Commission’s facilitation on tripartite agreements (see September 2025) has already proven helpful by supporting a set of developments for the North Sea region, in line with the North Seas Energy Cooperation, where the Commission is co-President, and with the draft tripartite agreement currently under development.
Fitness check on security of electricity and gas supply
The Commission published a fitness check on EU laws covering the security of electricity and gas supply. It is an important first step in revising the energy security of gas and electricity rules, with proposals planned for publication in the second quarter of 2026.
The Commission adopted a Grids Package in December 2025 to strengthen the EU’s energy infrastructure. It also issued guidance on efficient and timely grid connections and on anticipatory grid investments, to ensure grids are ready to accommodate the needs of industry, businesses, households and clean energy.
The Grids Package also formalised the Energy Highways initiative, a set of strategic interconnection projects designed to remove key bottlenecks and support the completion of the EU’s Energy Union.
In January 2026, one of the Energy Highways – the Bornholm Energy Island, which will further connect Denmark and Germany and provide 3 GW of offshore wind electricity– reached an agreement on its joint development. The project is recognised as a Project of Common Interest and backed by a €645 million grant from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility.
As part of the Grids Package, the Commission put forward legislative proposals to accelerate permit-granting procedures for energy infrastructure projects - including transmission and distribution grids, storage facilities, charging stations and renewable energy projects - to support their rapid deployment.
The Commission adopted guidance on the design of two-way contracts for difference (CfDs).
EU countries can introduce such schemes, using revenues to finance investments that reduce electricity costs for final consumers, particularly vulnerable household consumers, energy poor and energy-intensive undertakings.
They can also finance investments to reduce energy costs in specific economic activities, such as distribution grid development, renewable energy sources and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The Commission launched work to update its rules on energy labelling and ecodesign for products such as space and water heaters and household and commercial fridges.
In preparation for the revision of the Governance Regulation for a post-2030 framework, the Commission launched a public consultation and organises a stakeholder workshop in March 2026, as part of the consultation process.
The legislative proposal is scheduled for publication in the last quarter of 2026.
The Commission launched its first call for interest to connect buyers and suppliers of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives under the Hydrogen mechanism. The result will be announced by end March 2026.
A new governance framework for the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) was adopted and the 2025 SET Plan progress report published, with common implementation and investment plans for 15 technologies to turn scientific potential into strategic advantage.
Commissioner Jørgensen hosted a high-level implementation dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders representing manufacturers, retailers, market surveillance, NGOs and other interested parties.
The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) adopted its first 5-year Strategic Action Plan for the development, demonstration and deployment of SMRs in Europe. Within the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG), a Task Force on SMRs was established to facilitate the sharing of good practices, with particular attention on licensing procedures.
The Commission has also launched work for its SMR Strategy, planned for March 2026.
The EU’s day-ahead electricity markets shifted from hourly to 15-minute trading intervals, making the electricity system more flexible, enhancing network reliability, and lowering the costs of managing electricity flows, which are recovered through network charges on electricity bills.
With the Commission’s support, the European Investment Bank approved a €17.5 billion financing initiative to support energy efficiency improvements for SMEs.
It delivered €6 billion already in 2025, enabling up to 150 000 SMEs across Europe to invest in energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures.
Commissioner Jørgensen announced the launch of work on 2 tripartite agreements for affordable energy, focusing on offshore wind and grids, and on energy storage. The Commission has also initiated technical work on other tripartite agreements, such as those on biomethane.
As an important first step in revising the legislative framework on energy security, the Commission launched a call for evidence to gather input from citizens and stakeholders and drawing lessons from past crises and looking at future challenges.
The energy security of supply legislation is foreseen for adoption in the second quarter 2026.
The Commission opened a public consultation on a portfolio framework to increase lending for renovations. The initiative aims to encourage financial institutions to increase lending for energy renovations and is mentioned in the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. The delegated act is planned for publication by the end of 2026.
The Commission launched a call for evidence to collect feedback on the ecodesign requirements for electric motors and variable speed drives. The new rules are expected for adoption in 2029.
The Commission opened call for evidence and public consultation processes on 2 key initiatives: the EU Electrification Action Plan and the EU Heating and Cooling Strategy to collect input from stakeholders and the general public. In addition, a stakeholder workshop was organised in November 2025.
The adoption is foreseen in the second quarter 2026.
A pubic consultation and call for evidence on the strategic roadmap for digitalisation and AI in the energy sector was launched to collect feedback from a wide range of stakeholders and the public. In addition, 2 dedicated workshops were organised in September.
The adoption is foreseen in the second quarter 2026.
The Commission put forward recommendations on tax incentives to support clean technology investments, such as renewable energy systems or energy-efficient machinery. It will follow up in 2026 with further recommendations encouraging EU countries to lower national electricity taxes, with the aim of reducing energy bills.
The Commission adopted a Recommendation and 3 guidance documents to support the establishment of areas for grid and storage infrastructure and the promotion of innovative technologies and forms of renewable energy.
- Communication on future proof network charges for reduced energy system costs
- Communication on the establishment of areas for grid and storage infrastructure
- Communication on innovative technologies and forms of renewable energy deployment
Updated EU ecodesign and energy labelling measures to reduce the energy consumption of household tumble dryers become applicable from 1 July 2025.
The Commission renewed its commitment to energy efficiency by unveiling a roadmap with 10 measures and by conducting a study assessing the benefits of EU-wide market certification schemes for energy savings, such as white certificates, which may inform a post-2030 energy efficiency framework.
The Energy Union Task Force, one of the key initiatives of the Action Plan, was announced by the Commission on 16 June 2025. It works towards further integrating the EU energy systems and strengthen the governance of the electricity system.
It will meet regularly and report to the President of the Commission, the European Council, the Energy Council and the European Parliament.
With the Commission’s support, the European Investment Bank approved a first wave of instruments in June 2025 to strengthen Europe’s leadership in clean tech.
It includes a €1.5 billion package providing counter-guarantees for grid component manufacturing, a €1.5 billion top-up to continue supporting European wind turbine and component manufacturers, a €500 million pilot to support the uptake of PPAs, and a €250 million guarantee scheme to support highly innovative clean tech SMEs.
The Commission adopted the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) to support aid measures that accelerate clean energy, support the electricity costs of energy-intensive users, facilitate industrial energy transformation, ensure sufficient clean tech manufacturing, and de-risk private investment.
The Commission supported the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive by EU countries through the Accele-RES expansion, meetings of the Expert Group on permitting, Concerted Action on the directive (CA-RES), and the organisation of an implementation dialogue on permitting for renewable energy projects and related infrastructure.
The Commission published a call for evidence to collect feedback on its first-ever Fusion Strategy. The strategy is foreseen for adoption in the second quarter 2026.
It has also assessed nuclear investment needs in its 8th nuclear illustrative programme (‘PINC’) in view of its final adoption planned for March 2026.