Positive Discussion on ETS and Energy Efficiency
The meeting of Energy ministers in Denmark on Friday 20 April 2012 concluded by reaching an agreement on the approach recommended by the European Commission in…
EU Parliament adopts report on EC proposal for a new Energy Tax Directive
On April 19 the EU Parliament adopted the report of Luxemburg’s MEP Astrid Lulling (EPP), and Swedish shadow Rapporteur, Olle Ludvigson (S&D)
MEPs to vote on Energy Taxation Directive
MEPs will today vote on the proposal for revision of the 2003 Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) following a report by Astrid Lulling (EPP, Luxembourg) in Strasbourg last night.…
Commission announces new initiative to help achieve energy access for all by 2030
“Energising Development”: Commission’s new initiative to help achieve energy access for all by 2030
EU Ministers agree on a €31.7 bln plan for more cohesive transport network
The new TEN T Guidelines also include important references to the need for infrastructure for alternative fuels.
Council reach general approach on new guidelines for TEN T
The Council reached a general approach on new guidelines defining a long-term strategy for the development of a complete trans-European transport network (TEN-T), consisting of…
SuperGrids and MiniGrids
At the One Europe One Grid conference a joint declaration was signed between Climate Parlement, Desertec. MedGrid, Renewables Grid Initiatives and Friends of the SuperGrid
Temporary infrastructure consortia for low-carbon refuelling deployment, study suggests
The European Think Tank Bruegel launched a study sponsored by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking FCH JU, entitled “Public Support for the Energy and Transport…
Addressing electricity grid impact of large number of renewable installations
EU seeks to limit authorisation procedures for new transmission grid projects to reinforce Europe’s electricity networks.
TEN-T Call for Proposals Open January 10th 2012
The European Commission’s Trans-European Transport Networks TEN-T Programme is one of the most important Community financing means for European transport infrastructure projects — equalling €8 billion for 2007–2013. January…