EC Study on Structuring and Financing Energy Projects
The European Commission published on August 29th 2011 a Study on “The structuring and financing of energy infrastructure projects, financing gaps and recommendations regarding the new TEN-E…
Commission proposes to cut sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping by 90 %
Better air quality is on the way, thanks to proposals from the European Commission to lower the sulphur content of shipping fuels. The proposals should reduce…
Carmakers to get carbon credits for ‘eco-innovation’
Brussels hopes to nudge the automobile industry towards meeting the Union’s goal of limiting CO2 emissions with the help of CO2 emissions credits for car manufacturers…
FP7 Information Days – 2012 calls
In order to support the preparation of proposals for the new Calls for Proposals and preparation for proposals on Energy and other topics under the FP7,…
EU Multi Annual Framework is Connecting Europe’s Infrastructures
In the EU Commission's Multi Annual Framework for 2014 -2020, that was presented on June 29, 2011, with a total budget of €1,025 billion in commitments (1.05%…
European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEE–F) Launched
On 1st July 2011, the Commission launched a new European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEE-F) as part of the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR). It will allocate…
Commission makes €180 million available for key infrastructure projects
The European Commission has launched three calls for proposals under the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) multi-annual programme, making €180 million available to finance European transport infrastructure…
Commission adopts proposal Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020
The Commission on June 29, 2011 presented its proposal Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 that should facilitate business-driven research and…
Public Consultation for EU Air Quality Legislation
The European Commission has launched a public consultation for Air Quality legislation. The objective of the consultation is to gather views and additional information on the…
Energy Commissioner launches Smart Cities and Communities Initiative
Speaking to 500 representatives of cities, business, the financial sector and research institutions EU Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger launched on June 21st the EU’s new…