How Large Are Global Energy Subsidies?
This paper provides a comprehensive, updated picture of energy subsidies at the global and regional levels. It focuses on the broad notion of post-tax energy subsidies,…
Britain must do more to tackle air quality
The UK Supreme Court has ordered the government to deliver plans to tackle air pollution by the end of the year, in a unanimous decision delivered…
Hannover 2015: EU policy developments during the fair
During the Hannover Fair important decisions were made by the EU Parliament in Brussels on the Fuel Quality Directive and with regards to the inclusion of…
Bring smart grids from vision to reality
The European Union (EU) is investing in smart grid technology, and Miguel Arias Cañete, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, explained how important it will…
European Council Conclusions on the Energy Union, 19 March 2015
The EU leaders met on 19 March to set out the first steps of an Energy Union. The European Council strengthened their commitment for affordable, secure…
New study published on Commercialisation of Energy Storage in Europe
On Wednesday the 18/03/2015,the new study on Commercialisation of Energy Storage was launched. The FCH JU believes that it is essential to understand the future demand for…
Ukraine chooses Horizon 2020 as its first EU programme
Ukrainian researchers will be able to take full advantage of the EU research fund, known as Horizon 2020, after the country signed up to its first…
Brussels air quality worse than Beijing on solar eclipse day
Another less visible eclipse took place on March 20, 2015 in Brussels: air quality was worse than in Beijing, Shanghai and London according to Frans Fierens…
EU Launch Toyota Mirai FCEV this September
Toyota will launch the Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car in September, although numbers will be strictly limited. Around 100 will come to Europe a year for…
Member states reassert sovereignty over energy mix ahead of EU summit
A more effective, flexible market design that will integrate renewables is needed, according to draft summit conclusions, obtained by EurActiv. Any public energy subsidies at national…