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New design of distribution tariffs in Poland to support energy transformation

The polish energy regulator URE announced the approvement of another change in the distribution tariff, introducing new solutions to support the energy market transformation Three of the five biggest electricity distributors operating in Poland have already provided the President of the URE with requests to change or approve new distribution tariffs that include current changes …

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Hefty fines for two companies for market abuse under the ARENH mechanism

As part of its responsibilities to ensure the proper functioning of the retail electricity market and guarantee effective consumer protection, the CRE launched two investigations in late 2022 and early 2023 into the practices of Mint and those of BCM Energy and Oui Groupe (now Elmy Groupe) in particular. Following these investigations, the President of …

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Strategies for enhancing DSO resilience against climate change

Amidst increasingly common climate-change induced extreme weather events, the European power sector is at a crossroads. Eurelectric’s latest paper dives into how Distribution System Operators can boost climate resilience, presenting six case studies and five policy recommendations to prepare Europe’s grids for what lies ahead. Extreme weather is stress-testing Europe’s grid June’s heatwaves across Europe …

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Investment of €3.66 billion from EU emissions trading revenues in cleaner energy systems

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank announced that €3.66 billion have been disbursed from the Modernisation Fund to support 34 energy related projects in nine EU Member States. These investments will support the modernisation of energy systems in the EU. They will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the energy, industry and transport sectors, and improve …

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START technical assistance programme for coal regions in transition reaches a successful close

START, the technical assistance facility of the European Commission’s Initiative for coal regions in transition has come to an end after 6 years, leaving tangible results for many regions transitioning to clean energy. Since its inception in 2019, START has successfully undertaken 18 assignments covering 14 coal, lignite, peat and oil shale regions (so-called ‘coal+’ regions) in …

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Energy label for low-temperature emitting radiators: Call for evidence launched

The Commission has published a call for evidence on a new energy label for low temperature emitting radiators. Such radiators are designed to minimise energy consumption while ensuring optimal heating. This 4-week call is part of the preparation for a possible delegated regulation to develop such an energy label, with the intention of finalising these rules by the …

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Clarity to hydrogen sector with new EU methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels

The European Commission reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development of a hydrogen market by introducing a comprehensive greenhouse gas emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as set out in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive. This methodology complements the existing ones on renewable hydrogen and renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), completing the EU’s regulatory …

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Data Interoperability Repository launched to support transparent and harmonised data access

Moving toward a more decentralised, digital, and decarbonised electricity system, data interoperability becomes a cornerstone for the efficiency of the system. Data sharing among all relevant actors is the basis for an efficient future electricity system characterised by a wider variety of energy, providers, and users than the former system. Significant efforts have been undertaken …

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EU Taxonomy after 2025: an end to excessive reporting?

On 4 July 2025, the European Commission published a draft delegated act amending the basic rules for the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, aimed at significantly reducing the administrative burden on companies. These proposals reflect the institutions’ desire to facilitate the implementation of sustainable finance rules while preserving the main environmental objectives. The main change …

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EC has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria's amended RRP

The European Commission has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s amended recovery and resilience plan. It includes a special chapter on REPowerEU to achieve Europe’s independence from Russian fossil fuels by 2030. The plan is now worth €6.17 billion in grants and covers 50 reforms and 51 investments. The changes to Bulgaria’s initial plan are …

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The Council and the EP reached a provisional deal to extend by two years the Gas Storage Regulation

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the proposal amending the gas storage regulation, which extends by two years member states’ existing obligations to have enough gas in storage before the winter season. The amendment aims to reduce the EU’s exposure to volatile prices linked to geopolitical instability after the Russian …

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Renewables and electrification: key to cutting costs and powering EU’s clean industry and competitiveness

Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today. At the same time, accelerating the electrification of heating, transport and industry is needed to support Europe’s clean and competitive future. The …

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EMI as an institute for public policy provides inovative ideas in the energy field, presenting research, analyses and positions, utilizing academic aproach.

5 things you should know about extreme weather

Extreme weather harms human health, nature and the economy. Over the last few decades, Europe has witnessed more extreme weather events; from droughts, heatwaves and forest fires to violent storms and flash flooding. While no single extreme weather event can be blamed solely on climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes …

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Solar record and progress away from Russian gas

EU gas and electricity markets from January to March 2025 proved their continued resilience as they ensured stable and secure energy supplies with important milestones on both markets. For electricity, while the wind sector and hydropower faced unfavourable conditions, solar power generation reached 45 TWh, a record level for the first quarter – some 30% higher …

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EU sets new climate target: 90% fewer emissions by 2040

The European Commission has announced an important step in the fight against climate change – a proposed update to the European Climate Law, which sets a new interim target: by 2040, the European Union must reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels. This proposal is a logical continuation of the …

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Roadmap for a stronger and more coordinated electricity grid supply chain

On 2 June 2025, ENTSO-E, EuropaСable, the EU DSO Entity and T&D Europe jointly published a roadmap for a stronger and more coordinated electricity grid supply chain. The roadmap highlights the progress achieved so far, outlines specific future actions, and calls on policymakers to support this industrial momentum with decisive regulatory backing during the revision …

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Share of electricity from renewables falls in early 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, this represents a 4.3 percentage points (pp) decrease (from 46.8%). The significant increase in electricity generation from solar (from 40.9 TWh in the first quarter 2024 to 55 TWh in the first quarter 2025) …

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Fines instead of investments. EMI's opinion on the latest punitive amendments to the Energy Act

EMI Opinion on the Draft Law Amending and Supplementing the Energy Act (Ref. No. 51-554-01-116) of 12 June 2025 This opinion (full text in BG available in pdf here) of the Energy Management Institute has been prepared in connection with the proposed Law Amending and Supplementing the Energy Act (Ref. No. 51-554-01-116), published on the …

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276 million allowances between September 2025 and August 2026 will be placed in MSR

European Commission published the annual review for the total number of allowances in circulation (TNAC) in the end of may 2025. This indicator plays an important role in the functioning of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR). Based on the TNAC, the amount of allowances that will be withdrawn from the market or released, is determined. …

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Електроразпределителните мрежи през погледа на ЕП

Скорошен материал на Европейския парламент (май 2025 г.), посветен на електрическите мрежи в ЕС подчертава, че именно те са „гръбнакът“ на бъдещата енергийна система. Документът представя стратегически анализ за ролята, предизвикателствата и нуждите от инвестиции в контекста на Зелената сделка, REPowerEU и целите за въглеродна неутралност до 2050 г. Ключова роля в енергийния преходРазпределителните и преносните …

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IEA with Energy Efficiency Policy Toolkit 2025

The Energy Efficiency Policy Toolkit 2025 by the International Energy Agency (IEA) is a comprehensive and interactive online tool designed to support governments in developing and implementing strong energy efficiency policies. Launched during the 10th Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Brussels, it builds on previous editions developed for Sønderborg, Versailles, and Nairobi. Energy efficiency …

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Gas consumption kept rising but still far from the usual levels

DSO Entity & E.DSO Joint Paper “DSOs and the Supply chain challenge”

Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are encountering a growing challenge in sourcing essential equipment and key components, driven by factors like strained supply chains, manufacturing shortages or cross-sector competition for certain components. Action Point 13 of the Grid Action Plan (2023/757/EC) acknowledges this challenge and calls on the supply industry and System Operators to help address it by …

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EC supports preparation of National Building Renovation Plans

New tools to support EU countries and simplify the process of preparing their National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) have been published by the Commission. The documents consist of an annotated NBRP template and a spreadsheet template for NBRP data collection. Under Article 3 of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), EU countries are required to establish and submit the first draft of …

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5 things you should know about extreme weather

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Solar record and progress away from Russian gas

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