Citizens’ energy revolution allowed to start in Poland

Last month the President of Poland signed the new Renewable Energy Act, which will, among others, grant support for renewable power production in microinstallations. Owners of the smallest RES installations […]

Read more 01/04/2015

Blog Energy transition

The US unveils its pledge for Paris climate talks

The US contribution to the Paris climate agreement, filed within the agreed deadline today, should provide impetus for global efforts to tackle climate change, according to Climate Action Network Europe. […]

Read more 31/03/2015

Press release Global transition

EU’s energy union plans ‘muddled’ and lacking direction

Europe’s leaders botched the opportunity of delivering a clear and forward looking vision on the EU’s energy future, argues Wendel Trio.

Read more 30/03/2015

Op-Ed Energy transition

Submission on revision of the EU ETS Directive

CAN Europe made a submission on the European Commission’s Consultation on the EU-ETS reform post 2020.

Read more 24/03/2015

Submission to consultation Climate action

Letter to progressive Ministers: MSR in trilogue meetings

CAN Europe sent this letter that went to the Environment Ministers on the market Stability Reserve

Read more 24/03/2015

Letter Climate action

Submission on the Future of the Energy Community (2015)

CAN Europe submission to the public consultation on the Options for Implementation of Proposals on the Future of the Energy Community. We call for the Energy Community to include a functioning […]

Read more 23/03/2015

Submission to consultation Europe in transition

The Energy Union lacks a clear winning strategy

European leaders adopted today conclusions on the creation of an “Energy Union with a forward-looking climate policy”. According to Climate Action Network Europe and its more than 120 members, the […]

Read more 19/03/2015

Press release Energy transition

Bridge or blockade? The role of gas in the transition to renewable energy

This Wednesday, the EU heads of state and government will be discussing the Energy Union. Wendel Trio, Director of Europe’s huge Climate Action Network has lobbied several governments throughout Europe on […]

Read more 17/03/2015

Op-Ed Energy transition

New report exposes continued lack of will to implement agreed EU energy efficiency legislation

Coalition of Energy Savings calls on Member States to get serious on implementing the Energy Efficiency Directive As EU leaders discuss how to move the Energy Union forward, a new […]

Read more 16/03/2015

Report Energy transition

South East Europe should not become a dumping ground for dirty energy projects, say MEPs

Last Friday, 6th March, Chairs of the European Parliament Delegations for six* EU accession countries and the Vice-President of the European Parliament sent a letter to Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and […]

Read more 10/03/2015

Press release Europe in transition