As part of its ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’, the EU wants to boost the domestic production of key technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines and heat pumps, in order to reduce dependence on China. By 2030, the European Commission wants to see 40% of the European demand for solar panels being produced in Europe, … Continue reading European solar panel manufacturers are “poised to shut down manufacturing lines” unless the EU takes emergency measures to save the sector
Category: EU policies
Energy in Demand News, February 4, 2024
This week the European Commission will propose the new level of ambition for GHG emissions reductions it considers necessary for 2040. The Financial Times (behind a paywall) notes that the EU’s climate chief, Wopke Hoekstra, “has warned the bloc must not be lured into a “false narrative” that action against global warming is undermining the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 4, 2024
Energy in Demand News, January 28, 2024
There is encouraging good news that carbon emissions dropped in the EU in 2023. The Guardian reported on analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea) showing that the EU “pumped out 8% less carbon dioxide from the fossil fuels it burned in 2023 than it did in 2022.” Crea analyst … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 28, 2024
Ground-breaking retrofit approach, Energiesprong, wins prestigious global award
In Europe, plummeting temperatures pose challenges for those in inefficient buildings, especially vulnerable individuals struggling to heat homes. A revolutionary approach to renovating homes has won the prestigious Gold World Habitat Award. Details are available on the EC CINEA website. Energiesprong wins prestigious Gold World Habitat Award Buildings are the single largest energy consumer … Continue reading Ground-breaking retrofit approach, Energiesprong, wins prestigious global award
New EEA update on the air pollution from large European industry
Air pollution from large European industry continues to cause significant damage to the environment, climate and people’s health. However, according to an updated analysis by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the cost of this pollution has declined by about a third during the past decade. Published this week, the analysis shows that just a small … Continue reading New EEA update on the air pollution from large European industry
Energy in Demand News, January 21, 2024
The EU taxonomy is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework and an important market transparency tool. It is designed to help direct investments to the economic activities most needed for the transition, in line with the European Green Deal objectives. Controversially, nuclear and gas activities are included, prompting legal challenges by some NGOs … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 21, 2024
New report from EU climate Advisory Board: focus on immediate implementation and continued action to achieve EU climate goals
In a new report published this week, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change recommends a series of actions to put the EU on track towards climate neutrality. Some recommendations require immediate action and others should be considered when shaping the EU's post-2030 climate policy framework. Based on an assessment of more than 80 … Continue reading New report from EU climate Advisory Board: focus on immediate implementation and continued action to achieve EU climate goals
Energy in Demand News, January 14, 2024
EiD welcomes that the IEA published Renewables 2023 this week. It is encouraging to see that the world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet. The IEA says that the world’s capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 14, 2024
Energy in Demand News, December 31, 2023
EiD wishes you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2024 Hopefully you had a chance to relax over the festive season and to prepare for 2024. While the EU policy framework for energy efficiency and renewable energy is now in place, every effort must be made to scale up implementation. Check out … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 31, 2023
European Commission calls on Member States to improve their National Energy and Climate Plans to ensure collective achievement of the EU´s 2030 targets
The Commission recently published its assessment of EU Member States' draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and issued recommendations to assist Member States in raising their ambitions in line with EU targets for 2030. The final Plans must be submitted by 30 June 2024. The draft updated NECPs bring us closer to meeting the … Continue reading European Commission calls on Member States to improve their National Energy and Climate Plans to ensure collective achievement of the EU´s 2030 targets
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