Renewable energy is finding a strong niche in the EU power market. In a new report, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission reveals that renewable energy sources…
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The European Commission has authorised, under the EU state aid rules, the provision of state grants amounting to EUR 390 million for the construction or capacity increase of four underground…
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Mitgas (Germany) by enviaM (Germany), which is wholly controlled by RWE of Germany.After examining the operation, the…
The EU should accelerate the application of common energy policy rules, and the policy itself must aim to improve competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability, concluded a joint meeting of…
The European Commission has authorised The Netherlands to provide a grant of 10 million to Nuon Energy Sourcing NV for a CO2 capture demonstration project.The project will be carried out…
The European Commission has authorised under EU State aid rules a scheme designed to remunerate companies for the provision of instant interruptibility services (the acceptance of power cuts to avoid…
New energy label Labels on household appliances such as fridges, washing machines and ovens will have to include more information on energy consumption, following a vote by MEPs on Wednesday.…
On Tuesday, MEPs approved the EU’s new energy efficiency legislation for buildings, which will help consumers to cut their energy bills and the EU as a whole to hit its…
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of NWR Energy by Dalkia Ceská republika, two Czech companies active in the energy sector.The Commission concluded that…
The European Commission on 5 May adopted a communication justifying the creation of a sustainable financial framework for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). EU Member States should provide financial…
