Norway divests from coal
Joint press release GP, WWF, FIVH, urgewald, 350.org Climate expectations raised after Norwegian coal divestment “Norway’s decision to divest its sovereign wealth fund from coal adds momentum to the growing […]
Work area: Energy transition
Energy waste in buildings: Central governments do not lead by example
New analysis by the Coalition for Energy Savings (of which CAN Europe is a member) of national reports on the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) reveals that central […]
Jobs in renewable energy increased by more than a million worldwide in 2014
In contrast, in Europe employment in renewable energy sector has declined On 19 May, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the 2015 edition of its Renewable Energy Jobs Review. […]
Towards a 100% renewable heating and cooling sector
The current discussion around the Energy Union represents a golden opportunity to set up and implement a true EU heating and cooling policy in line with long term climate and […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Latvia to set the stage for the Energy Union
Today the EU decision makers are meeting in Latvia, the holder of the EU presidency, to kick off the debate on how to create the Energy Union. The strengths and […]