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Renewable energy

EU Fact Sheets 22-01-2024

Renewable sources of energy (wind power, solar power, hydroelectric power, ocean energy, geothermal energy, biomass and biofuels) are alternatives to fossil fuels that help cut greenhouse gas emissions, diversify the energy supply and reduce dependence on unreliable and volatile fossil fuel markets, particularly oil and gas. EU legislation to promote renewables has evolved significantly over the past 15 years. In 2021, renewable energy accounted for 21.8% of the EU’s gross final energy consumption ...

Energy efficiency

EU Fact Sheets 16-01-2024

Energy efficiency is a strategic priority of the Energy Union, which is built on the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle. Energy efficiency measures are recognised as means for achieving a sustainable energy supply, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving security of supply, reducing import bills and promoting European competitiveness. EU legislation on energy efficiency has evolved significantly over the past 15 years. In 2023, the co-legislators increased the energy efficiency target, i.e. ...

Energy policy: general principles

EU Fact Sheets 09-01-2024

Challenges facing the EU in the field of energy include issues such as import dependency, limited diversification, high and volatile energy prices, growing energy demand, security risks in producing and transit countries, growing threats of climate change, decarbonisation, slow progress in energy efficiency, challenges posed by the increasing share of renewables, and the need for more transparent, integrated and interconnected energy markets. A variety of measures aiming to achieve a complete Energy ...

Internal energy market

EU Fact Sheets 09-01-2024

In order to harmonise and liberalise the EU’s internal energy market, the European Union has adopted measures to build a competitive, customer-centred, flexible and non-discriminatory EU market with market-based supply prices. These measures address issues of market access, transparency and regulation, consumer protection, interconnections and security of supply. They strengthen the rights of individual customers, energy communities and vulnerable consumers, clarify the roles and responsibilities ...

Innovative technologies in the field of geothermal energy focus on three areas: (i) resource assessment, (ii) resource development, and (iii) resource utilisation and management for electricity, heat supply and mineral extraction (lithium). They include increased electric power system efficiency, novel and optimised drilling technologies, underground thermal energy storage, new exploration methods, closed loops, smart systems, and 3D models. Advanced plants and technologies include ultra-deep geothermal ...

The Commissioner-designate, Iliana Ivanova, appeared before the European Parliament on 5 September 2023 to answer questions put by MEPs from the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and on Culture and Education (CULT). During the hearing, she made a number of commitments which are highlighted in this document. These commitments refer to her portfolio, as described in the mission letter sent to her by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, including: • Education ...

The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission have committed to listen to Europeans and to follow up, within their sphere of competences, on the recommendations made. In this framework, four European Citizens’ Panels have been organized to allow citizens to jointly think about the future they want for the European Union • Panel 1 - "Stronger economy, social justice, jobs, education, culture, sport, digital transformation" • Panel 2 - "EU democracy, values, rights, rule of law ...

As part of the Conference on the Future of Europe, 800 citizens debated their ideas for the European Union in four thematic panels. The citizens involved in Panel 4 considered the possibilities for two related themes: the EU in the world and migration. This publication presents their recommendations, as well as a selection of related European Parliament resolutions and EU legislation, funding programmes and other activities. These background elements are not exhaustive, but have been selected to ...

DG IPOL Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies published the following documents to assist the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) in its parliamentary work.

O presente estudo fornece uma perspetiva geral independente do panorama da indústria automóvel na UE. Mais especificamente, o estudo avalia as tendências ecológica e digital que estão atualmente a reformular o setor automóvel e fornece recomendações atendendo à adequação e à coerência das medidas atuais e futuras da UE. O presente documento foi elaborado pelo Departamento Temático das Políticas Económicas e Científicas e da Qualidade de Vida, a pedido da Comissão da Indústria, da Investigação e ...