25 May 2023
Most measures adopted by EU states to save gas and electricity are voluntary and only targeted at public buildings, a new analysis reveals. Governments refraining from […]
8 September 2023
In a move that may have profound implications for Europe’s ambitious heating transition, the German Parliament voted today to keep the door open to fossil fuel […]
5 October 2023
Today’s deal on the F-Gas Regulation marks one of the greatest climate wins of von der Leyen’s Commission. The proposed phase-out schedule for these potent greenhouse […]
9 October 2023
Today, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED). This mandates EU member states to significantly speed up permitting procedures […]
23 October 2023
Shifting as little as half of the annual €3.2 billion fossil heating subsidies paid by Member States to heat pumps can transition Europe to 100% renewable […]
24 October 2023
The European Commission unveiled its Wind Power Action Plan today, aimed at supporting the wind energy sector in overcoming barriers. While the plan prioritises streamlining permitting […]
7 November 2023
Today, EU nuclear energy stakeholders are meeting at the European Nuclear Energy Forum. The nuclear industry and certain EU countries call for more support and subsidies […]
8 December 2023
EU legislators suggested an end for fossil heating subsidies by 2025, targets to renovate EU’s building stock, and a reduction of buildings’ carbon footprint. However, the […]
22 December 2023
Belgium takes over the rotating 6-months Presidency of the EU Council from 1 January 2024. With this, Belgium will not only play a pivotal role in […]
6 February 2024
Today’s European Commission 2040 climate target communication and Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) strategy indicate some good intentions, but an overreliance on insufficient and expensive technologies and […]
12 March 2024
In a long-awaited step, The EU Parliament has voted to adopt the negotiated text on the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), signaling a pivotal […]
21 March 2024
Renewables, energy savings, and flexibility options are positioned to replace nuclear power in the EU’s energy mix. A new EEB report highlights the feasibility of phasing out […]
