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Main results of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:15:00 +0200

The Council held a debate on the role of the telecommunications and the information and communication technologies sectors within the framework of the Digital Agenda for Europe.

President Barroso calls for progress on energy and tax fraud and evasion

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:33:00 +0200

President Barroso has made a push to make significant progress on energy and tax fraud and evasion at the European Council on 22 May.

Commission moves forward on climate and energy towards 2030

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

The European Commission today took the first step towards developing a 2030 framework for EU climate change and energy policies. It adopted a Green Paper which launches a public consultation on the content of the 2030 framework.

EU discusses clean transport

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:34:00 +0100

The Council held an exchange of views on the Commission's "Clean power for transport" initiative. The objective is to break the dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

EU establishes guidelines for renewable energy policy

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:00:00 +0100

The Ministers of the Energy Council adopted conclusions on renewable energy, which outline options for future action, in particular in order to facilitate long-term planning for industry and investors.

It's time to complete the internal energy market

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0100

With its Communication on how to make the internal energy market work the Commission calls on Member States to step up their efforts to transpose and implement the existing EU internal energy market rules.

New Commission proposal to minimise the climate impacts of biofuel production

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0200

The Commission published a proposal to limit global land conversion for biofuel production, and raise the climate benefits of biofuels used in the EU. The use of food-based biofuels to meet the 10% renewable energy target of the Renewable Energy Directive will be limited to 5%.

Nuclear stress tests: confirmation of high safety standards but need for further improvement

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0200

In addition to recommending numerous of plant specific technical improvements, the stress tests have shown that International standards and practices have not been applied everywhere.

Energy efficiency: billions to be made in savings

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:57:00 +0200

Mandatory energy-saving measures, including renovating public buildings, energy-saving schemes for utilities, and energy audits for all large firms, will be required by an EU energy efficiency directive approved in plenary.

Commission launches innovation partnership for Smart Cities and Communities

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:10:00 +0200

By launching a Smart Cities and Communities European Innovation Partnership (SCC) the European Commission aims to boost the development of smart technologies in cities – by pooling research resources from energy, transport and ICT and concentrating them on a small number of demonstration projects which will be implemented in partnership with cities.

How can we do more with less? Commission gathers high-level input on resource-efficient growth

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:35:00 +0200

Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik launched the European Resource Efficiency Platform to provide high-level guidance and advice on policy measures designed to transform the European economy towards a more sustainable growth path.

"Energising Development": Commission's new initiative to help achieve energy access for all by 2030

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0200

The Commission's proposals include a new EU Technical Assistance Facility worth €50 million over the next two years, which will support those developing partners that "opt in" to the initiative by providing EU expertise in the field; thereby promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth.

Survey shows that nine out of ten Europeans think the EU should support developing countries in energy access

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:25:00 +0200

The Flash Eurobarometer survey comes shortly ahead of the EU Sustainable Energy for All Summit in Brussels on the 16th April, which will bring together the EU, UN and developing countries with industry, civil society and the private sector.

Improving the energy performance of buildings

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Commission launches a public consultation on how to improve financial support for energy efficiency measures for buildings. The deadline is 18 May 2012.