EU’s risky energy efficiency debate
Since EU governments started negotiating their position on the revision of the bloc’s energy efficiency laws, proposals have been going from bad to worse. Member states have to step their
19/05/2017
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Infographic: The EU needs an at least 45% renewable energy target for 2030
The infographic shows the multiple benefits of raising the EU 2030 renewable energy target from a mere 27% to at least 45%.
18/05/2017
European Parliament’s report calls for radical improvement of climate and energy policies
A draft report on the Governance of the Energy Union Regulation released today calls upon the EU to embrace the zero-carbon transition and scale up climate action to be more
17/05/2017
Dutch bank ING: Campaigners to call for coal finance cuts at AGM
At its 2017 Annual General Meeting on Monday 8 May, the biggest Dutch bank ING will face calls from European campaigners to end its financial support to companies building or
05/05/2017
EU limits permission to pollute for dirty coal
Health, environment and climate groups have welcomed the decision today by EU Member States of new air pollution standards (LCP BREF) which will force the coal industry to reduce their
28/04/2017
Briefing on energy efficiency and Emissions Trading Scheme
As the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union enter the phase of intense negotiations on the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, it is important to underscore
27/04/2017
Letter to Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on revised standards for large combustion plants
Dear Commissioner Vella, On 28 April the Commission will seek the approval of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Article 75 Committee for a revised version of the so-called ‘LCP BREF’ industrial
21/04/2017
Eurelectric needs to commit to a rapid and full transition away from existing coal
Eurelectric, the association of European electricity producers announced yesterday that it did not “intend to invest in new-build coal-fired power plants after 2020” and declared its support for achieving the
06/04/2017
European petition demands government action to slash coal deaths
Effective air pollution limits could save more than 20,000 lives every year, yet some national governments are threatening to veto EU measures to tackle toxic pollution.
04/04/2017
CAN Europe Position on the revised Renewable Energy Directive and Electricity Market Design
The revision of the Renewable Energy Directive and of the electricity market design represents a great opportunity to foster the further development of renewable energy in the European Union for
07/03/2017
