EU Energy

We're calling on EU countries to start gas filling season and preparations in a coordinated manner for next winter amid energy disruptions in the Middle East.   The EU's security of energy supply remains protected at this stage due to our limited reliance on imports from this region and liquified natural gas (LNG) cargoes that passed the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict. But timely and coordinated preparations are key to ensure proper gas storage refilling for the next heating season, adapting to market circumstances and applying flexibilities.   Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said:   “𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 2022 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭-𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/er8XiC4c   #EnergySecurity #SecurityOfSupply

Why does the EU strongly believe in bottom-up projects to deliver the green transition? Because without engaging citizens, we cannot achieve a just and long-term transformation capable of making the EU more resilient and competitive, for the benefit of all. Julien Tami, Policy Officer at DG Energy, explains more in this Citizen-led renovation interview. Enjoy the read ☕ 📰 link.europa.eu/gcG33Y #CitizenLedRenovation

As the situation in the Middle East is escalating, rattling global energy markets, we in DG ENER are stepping up our preparedness and coordination. One of the key lessons learned in the 2022 crisis is that we are stronger together. That applies within the EU, among governments and industry, and it applies in relation to global partners. Among EU partners, we continue our close coordination to make sure we have data and share analysis. We are also looking at our regulatory framework to make sure we align implementation with market realities. One example is the guidance we have issued this week on speed and flexibility in the prior authorisation process for non-Russian gas under REPowerEU. Another example is gas storage in the EU. As we enter the storage injection season, Commissioner Jorgensen has suggested to EU Ministers to start preparations in time for next winter and in a coordinated manner, while adapting to market circumstances and applying flexibilities. Another lesson from the 2022 crisis is to align short-term action with longer-term strategic objectives. For Europe, the direction is clear - the energy transition through electrification, energy efficiency and accelerated deployment of home-grown clean energy is necessary also for our resilience, security and competitiveness. Europe’s security of supply is currently not at risk but the global situation and uncertainty in global markets is of deep concern. European leaders discussed energy in the European Council Thursday and, earlier this week, Commissioner Jorgensen presented an update to Energy Ministers in the Energy Council (TTE). In follow-up to the European Council, we in DG ENER are further developing a toolbox of possible measures, addressing the four components of electricity prices and working directly with Member States to help design measures to ease the pressure on industry and households.

The future of the EU energy efficiency framework is taking shape - and we'd like to hear your views! 📢 A public consultation and a call for evidence have been launched to help design the energy efficiency framework for the decade ahead. Submit your feedback 📅 call for evidence by 16 April 📅public consultation by 12 June 2026 Energy efficiency is our "first fuel", driving industrial competitiveness, reducing energy bills, and strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy. 🔗 #EUHaveYourSay https://lnkd.in/eXCvYDpw #EnergyEfficiency

🗣️Contribute to the EU’s post-2030 renewable energy framework! We have launched a 4-week call for evidence and a 12-week open public consultation gathering feedback to help create a post-2030 framework for renewable energy. Over the next decade, it will focus on providing reliable, affordable, homegrown energy for European citizens and industry, while ensuring renewables contribute to achieving the 2040 EU climate target in a cost-effective and sustainable way. The renewable energy framework will be developed alongside a new framework for energy efficiency (for which a consultation is also open) and in coordination with the revision of the EU Governance Regulation. Contribute to the 📅 call for evidence by 16 April 📅 public consultation by 12 June 2026 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZusWPX9 #EUHaveYourSay

The Forum for Local Action on Energy Efficient Behaviour is offering a second cycle of its in-depth training for local and regional authorities. 👉 Apply by 2 April for your chance to be selected The in-depth training of the Forum's Capacity Building Programme helps authorities and stakeholders to design and implement impactful projects that promote energy-efficient behaviour. Participants will develop their own pilot project with expert guidance and peer support. Here's what you can expect ⬇️ • introduction webinar to meet your learning group and set the scene • expert-led masterclasses on behavioural insights and energy efficiency • peer-learning sessions to present and refine your pilot project • in-person retreat with collaborative workshops and site visits • final session to share progress and outcomes with experts and peers This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, strengthen your project design skills, and connect with peers from across Europe. 🔗 Apply now https://lnkd.in/er9NGHxZ #EnergyBehaviourForum #EnergyEfficiency

Against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East, avoiding any unnecessary barriers to imports of non-Russian gas coming into the EU is essential.    Today, we published 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 on the 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐄𝐔 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, clarifying certain aspects on prior authorisation of non-Russian gas imports. Today, 18 March 2026, also marks the first implementation deadline of the regulation: imports under short- or long-term liquified natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas contracts, concluded or amended after 17 June 2025, are as of now prohibited.   More details in the news: link.europa.eu/TKvQ4X #REPowerEU #EnergySecurity

Ever wondered why electricity rates feel unpredictable, or why suppliers offer such different prices and contract lengths? 🤔 It mostly comes down to when and how suppliers buy electricity on the wholesale market. Understanding this can help you make smarter choices! In our latest 'in focus' article, discover 💶 why electricity rates vary between suppliers ⚡ how hedging works for electricity suppliers 📄 the different types of retail electricity rates and contracts available Learn more about making the best choice for your electricity contract ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3s2ACRi #AffordableEnergy

𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 offer technical, administrative, legal, and financial assistance to citizens and enterprises - in one place. They already exist in many regions and cities across Europe, however, in 2025, only 1 in 10 property owners were aware of one-stop shops in their region or country. These one-stop shops aim to ↗️ accelerate the uptake of energy efficiency and simplify the renovation journey 💁 offer a central hub for comprehensive information and support 🚧 address barriers which might discourage building owners from renovations Thanks to revised EU rules, all EU countries are making these kind of one-stop shops available. Your energy bill or contract with your supplier should include the contact details for locating the relevant one-stop shops in your country. Learn more on our new fact page ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFD3nGpi #EnergyEfficiency

💶 €241 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 will be needed by 2050 to deliver on EU countries’ nuclear ambitions. That's according to the Commission's final Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) published on 10 March, incorporating the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of December 2025. Such investments will cover both the lifetime extension of existing reactors and the construction of new large-scale facilities. PINC also highlights the need for additional investment to realise the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), microreactors and fusion technologies, in support of a sustainable and secure long-term energy future. The Commission will therefore create a €200 million guarantee to support private investment, as detailed in the recently published SMR strategy. ➜ https://lnkd.in/evDBWdPd #NuclearEnergy