NEWS & EVENTS : ENERGY
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02.28.2012
Energy savings: committee backs binding national targets and CO2 set aside plan
EU countries would have to set themselves binding national energy efficiency targets, and save energy by specific means such as renovating public buildings, under a draft EU directive approved by the Energy Committee on Tuesday. This directive would not only save energy, but also reduce CO2 emissions, and hence demand for emission allowances under the EU's emissions trading scheme, notes the committee.
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02.13.2012
Environment: Commission calls for a stronger response to soil degradation
New reports on the policy and scientific aspects of European soil
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01.31.2012
Environment Committee MEPs urge transition to low-carbon economy
The EU needs to improve its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and other policies to help its transition towards an economy less dependent on carbon, says a non-legislative report adopted by the Environment Committee on Tuesday.
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12.15.2011
Energy Roadmap 2050: a secure, competitive and low-carbon energy sector is possible
Emissions Trading System (ETS) credits should be taken out of the next phase of trading to help lift the sinking carbon price, said Environment Committee MEPs on Tuesday. MEPs also voted on measures aiming to get the EU on track to meet its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020.
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12.10.2011
Environment Committee calls for ETS credits to be set aside
Emissions Trading System (ETS) credits should be taken out of the next phase of trading to help lift the sinking carbon price, said Environment Committee MEPs on Tuesday. MEPs also voted on measures aiming to get the EU on track to meet its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020.
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04.11.2011
EU SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WEEK: Commission will announce action on smart meters for more savings
Between 11 and 15 April 2011, more than 30 000 participants in 43 countries will discuss energy efficiency and renewable energy during the 2011 edition of the EU Sustainable Week. The European Commission is organizing the core event in Brussels in order to debate on the best use of energy efficiency and renewable energy across Europe and show concrete examples how to increase both. It will announce the next steps to deploy smart grids throughout Europe and give consumers more possibilities to control their consumption and save more energy.
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03.21.2011
European Commission proposes to strengthen regional cooperation
Cross-border regional energy cooperation delivers lower prices and higher security of supply, and is a crucial building block of a competitive European Single Energy Market.
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02.28.2012
Energy savings: committee backs binding national targets and CO2 set aside plan
EU countries would have to set themselves binding national energy efficiency targets, and save energy by specific means such as renovating public buildings, under a draft EU directive approved by the Energy Committee on Tuesday. This directive would not only save energy, but also reduce CO2 emissions, and hence demand for emission allowances under the EU's emissions trading scheme, notes the committee.
02.13.2012
Environment: Commission calls for a stronger response to soil degradation
New reports on the policy and scientific aspects of European soil
01.31.2012
Environment Committee MEPs urge transition to low-carbon economy
The EU needs to improve its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and other policies to help its transition towards an economy less dependent on carbon, says a non-legislative report adopted by the Environment Committee on Tuesday.
12.15.2011
Energy Roadmap 2050: a secure, competitive and low-carbon energy sector is possible
Emissions Trading System (ETS) credits should be taken out of the next phase of trading to help lift the sinking carbon price, said Environment Committee MEPs on Tuesday. MEPs also voted on measures aiming to get the EU on track to meet its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020.
12.10.2011
Environment Committee calls for ETS credits to be set aside
Emissions Trading System (ETS) credits should be taken out of the next phase of trading to help lift the sinking carbon price, said Environment Committee MEPs on Tuesday. MEPs also voted on measures aiming to get the EU on track to meet its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020.
04.11.2011
EU SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WEEK: Commission will announce action on smart meters for more savings
Between 11 and 15 April 2011, more than 30 000 participants in 43 countries will discuss energy efficiency and renewable energy during the 2011 edition of the EU Sustainable Week. The European Commission is organizing the core event in Brussels in order to debate on the best use of energy efficiency and renewable energy across Europe and show concrete examples how to increase both. It will announce the next steps to deploy smart grids throughout Europe and give consumers more possibilities to control their consumption and save more energy.
03.21.2011
European Commission proposes to strengthen regional cooperation
Cross-border regional energy cooperation delivers lower prices and higher security of supply, and is a crucial building block of a competitive European Single Energy Market.
