An EU energy scenario compatible with the Paris Agreement

Civil society’s proposal for putting Europe’s energy transition back on track By Jörg Mühlenhoff and Jonathan Bonadio Published in energypost.eu Jörg Mühlenhoff, Energy Scenarios Policy Coordinator, Climate Action Network (CAN) […]

Read more 30/06/2020

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Civil society-led energy scenario sets path to climate neutral Europe by 2040

European civil society organisations map out the first-ever NGO-led energy scenario based on 100% renewable energy and looking at reducing carbon emissions by at least 65% by 2030. The analysis […]

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Press release Energy transition

Towards a truly green vision for Europe’s energy system

Non-governmental organisations led by Climate Action Network Europe and European Environmental Bureau are putting forward an energy scenario which maps out a path to a climate neutral Europe by 2040. […]

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Op-Ed Energy transition

IEA Energy Policy Review: EU energy policy needs teeth to limit temperature increase to 1.5°

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that the European Union should align its short-term recovery objectives with the long-term climate goal by investing in energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure […]

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Press release Energy transition

EU leaders’ Summit: No recovery without increased climate ambition

For the first time, EU leaders will discuss the European Commission’s proposals for a revised long-term EU budget, including significant recovery funding to address the economic shortfall caused by COVID-19, […]

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Energy Ministers’ recovery plans must be climate-proof

The Energy Ministers exchanged views on the needed economic transformation towards climate neutrality which is a major opportunity to reduce the use of fossil fuels and promote European leadership in […]

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Press release Energy transition Financing the transition

Renewables 2020 Global Status Report: Europe can still do better

At the global level, growth in renewable power has been strong over the past five years, overpassing all the other fuels in growth and competitiveness. Globally, too little is happening […]

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Submission to consultation – Renewable energy financing mechanism for EU-wide projects

To limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, the EU needs to move to climate neutrality and shift towards a 100% renewables-based energy system by 2040. The current EU 2030 renewable energy […]

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Submission to consultation – EU Hydrogen Strategy

Under certain conditions, renewable hydrogen can be considered as Paris compatible non-fossil gas. Under certain conditions, renewable hydrogen can be considered as Paris compatible non-fossil gas. Sectors where reducing emissions […]

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Submission to consultation – Energy System Integration

In an integrated energy system, energy supply and demand sectors interact more closely in order to facilitate a reduced energy demand and the quick scale-up of renewable energy sources. Based […]

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Submission to consultation Energy transition