EEA monitoring of progress to EU energy and climate targets

The European Union remains largely on track to achieve its 2030 targets to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, according to the latest annual check-up on EU progress to its energy and climate targets published by the European Environment Agency today. Total net greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by a further 2.5% in 2024, … Continue reading EEA monitoring of progress to EU energy and climate targets →

Energy in Demand News, November 2-3, 2025

Bill Gates marked his 70th birthday on October 28 “by lobbing a hand grenade into the global climate finance debate, just as governments prepare to convene for the COP30 summit in Brazil, in the words of a Financial Times newsletter this week. Bill Gates said: “I urge everyone at COP30 to ask … is the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 2-3, 2025 →

New report shows progress in sustainable aviation fuel uptake across the EU

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published its first annual report on the implementation of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation this week. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) uptake across the EU in 2024 and assesses the market’s readiness to meet upcoming obligations under the Regulation. According to the findings, … Continue reading New report shows progress in sustainable aviation fuel uptake across the EU →

The real reasons for the recent excitement about nuclear energy have less to do with energy security, or climate change – and far more to do with military power

Phil Johnstone, Visiting Fellow, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex; University of Tartu; Utrecht University and Andy Stirling, Professor of Science & Technology Policy, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex write on The Conversation website about the real reasons there is increased excitement in nuclear energy. What are your views? … Continue reading The real reasons for the recent excitement about nuclear energy have less to do with energy security, or climate change – and far more to do with military power →

Blog by Jane Marsh – The hidden risks in Europe’s aging energy grid: why household electricity trips are increasing

Household electricity trips are increasing in European countries. Spain and Portugal recently experienced a mass blackout, and many worry that such occurrences will become even more frequent. This is primarily due to Europe’s increased use of renewable resources while failing to update its decades-old grid system. Why Are Blackouts Occurring? When Russia invaded Ukraine in … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The hidden risks in Europe’s aging energy grid: why household electricity trips are increasing →

The energy transition: the need for credible plans to actually reduce fossil fuel dependence

In an article on The Conversation website, Kate Hua-Ke Chi, Doctoral Fellow, The Fletcher School, Tufts University discusses the difficulty of reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treatiesFossil fuels still power much of the world, even though renewable energy has … Continue reading The energy transition: the need for credible plans to actually reduce fossil fuel dependence →

Energy in Demand News, October 26-27, 2025

The EU's national leaders spent their summit venting frustration about the bloc's green transition — and ultimately agreed on language that demands no specific changes to climate legislation. Politico wrote that leaders ultimately refrained from bulldozing the EU’s climate targets, agreeing to a vaguely worded commitment to a green transition, though without committing to a 2040 … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 26-27, 2025 →

Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK

Backed by record government and private sector investment in clean energy such as renewables and nuclear, the clean energy economy is sparking a boom in demand for good industrial jobs in all regions and nations of the UK – with 31 priority occupations such as plumbers, electricians, and welders particularly in demand. Tom Pashby writes … Continue reading Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK →

Blog by Jane Marsh – How AI-enabled circuit boards are revolutionizing renewable energy systems in Europe

Circuit boards are the lifeblood of most electronics, but they are particularly empowering to renewable energy infrastructure as it undergoes buildout. They convert and transmit power, and years of innovation have transformed them into the most efficient versions of this crucial component. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be a welcome disruption, making it smarter and … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – How AI-enabled circuit boards are revolutionizing renewable energy systems in Europe →

“Strategic industrial electrification – twin-tracked with ambitious energy efficiency – offers the single most powerful lever for Europe to cut costs, cut emissions, and compete on the world stage”

Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute, has addressed energy ministers from all 27 member states at the European Union’s Energy Council; offering a decisive, research-backed roadmap to restore Europe’s industrial competitiveness, strengthen energy security, and accelerate decarbonisation. This article was published on the University of Oxford website. … Continue reading “Strategic industrial electrification – twin-tracked with ambitious energy efficiency – offers the single most powerful lever for Europe to cut costs, cut emissions, and compete on the world stage” →