Gas savings by businesses and citizens across the EU have made an important contribution to tackling the energy crisis, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago. Collectively, the EU reduced gas demand by 18% between August 2022 and December 2023, saving around 101 billion cubic metres of gas. These efforts go above and beyond the 15% savings target which […]
MEPs back boost for renewables use and energy savings
Share of renewable energy to be raised to 45% by 2030 Energy savings targets raised to 40% in final energy consumption, and 42.5% in primary energy consumption Revision of two laws to tackle climate change and boost energy security The Industry, Research and Energy Committee wants to accelerate substantially the deployment of renewable energy, and […]
Council agrees on higher targets for renewables and energy efficiency
The Council has adopted its negotiating positions (general approaches) on two legislative proposals that tackle the energy aspects of the EU’s climate transition under the ‘Fit for 55’ package: the renewable energies directive and the energy efficiency directive. The agreements pave the way for the Council to start negotiations with the European Parliament. Energy production […]