The document outlines the position of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) regarding the European Commission’s proposals forming the European Grids Package. The package includes legislative proposals aimed at accelerating permitting procedures for energy infrastructure and revising the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) framework. CEER welcomes the initiative as an important step toward strengthening …
The report prepared by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission provides a comprehensive assessment of the development of energy storage policies, regulatory frameworks and market structures across the European Union. The study evaluates the implementation status of the European Commission Recommendation on Energy Storage (C/2023/1729) and analyses the readiness of Member States …
Implementation of the EC Recommendation on Energy Storage in EU Member States Read More »
On 10 December 2025, the European Commission presented the European Grids Package, a legislative initiative aimed at accelerating the development of electricity infrastructure across Europe. The package includes guidance on managing connection queues, a directive designed to speed up permitting for grid and renewable energy projects, and a comprehensive revision of the Trans-European Energy Networks …
The EU Grids Package: state of play, key debates and Eurelectric’s position Read More »
The EU economy’s seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions in the third quarter of 2025 were estimated at 828 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 1.1% increase compared with the second quarter of 2025 (819 million tonnes of CO2-eq). At the same time, the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2025, compared with the previous quarter of …
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: +1.1% in Q3 2025 Read More »
In 2024, 9.2% of the EU population was not able to keep their home adequately warm. Compared with 2023, this represents an improvement of 1.4 percentage point (pp). The highest shares of people unable to keep their homes adequately warm were observed in Bulgaria and Greece (both 19.0%), followed by Lithuania (18.0%), and Spain (17.5%). By contrast, Finland (2.7%), …
9.2% of EU population struggled to keep their home warm Read More »
Last week was certainly not short of diverse news, yet what caused the greatest surprise was that household consumers received higher electricity bills. The Ministry of Energy immediately took up the issue, even though it is not the competent authority in this matter, while the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission—the competent authority—stated that it had …
In winter it is cold, and electricity bills are higher Read More »
Eurelectric has published a report dedicated to the functioning and development of European short-term electricity markets, including market coupling mechanisms, cross-zonal capacity management, and upcoming regulatory developments. The report examines the role of these markets in ensuring the efficient functioning of the internal electricity market and the integration of renewable energy sources. Below we present …
An overview of European Short-term Electricity Markets by Eurelectric Read More »
ACER’s 2025 European hydrogen markets Monitoring Report shows progress in electrolysers build-out and in advancing the EU’s regulatory framework. However, renewable hydrogen costs in 2024 remained four times higher than those of conventional hydrogen. This cost gap, along with incomplete national transposition of EU rules, hinders market development. To overcome this, lower regulatory risks and …
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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.1 billion Spanish scheme to support the production of electricity from new or substantially refurbished highly efficient combined heat and power (‘CHP’) plants. The measure will contribute to the implementation of Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan, the Clean Industrial Deal and the EU’s energy efficiency targets. The …
€3.1 billion for Spanish cogenerated electricity Read More »
The European Parliament has published a study providing a comprehensive analysis of the adoption, design, and impact of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Contracts for Difference (CfDs) across the EU. The study assesses current trends, market effects, and policy frameworks, and proposes actionable recommendations to overcome barriers to the wider uptake of these policy instruments. …
Overview of the uptake of PPAs and CfDs in EU Member States Read More »
First quarterly price of CBAM certificates for 2026 Read More »
The Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the regulation on energy poverty this week Read More »
IEA Online Tracker on Measures Taken in Response to the Crisis in the Middle East Read More »
The European Commission has proposed changes to the Market Stability Reserve Read More »
France’s nuclear new-build financing scheme under EU scrutiny Read More »
Half a billion zlotys for investments in distribution grids under Poland’s Recovery Plan Read More »
How can the government respond to high energy prices? Read More »
Europe invests in a carbon-free future: 54 new projects launched Read More »
New parameters for electricity adequacy in the EU and support for capacity mechanisms Read More »
Regulation and Financing of Distribution Grid Operators under the Energy Transition Read More »
How the electricity system will work according to the new draft 10-year grid plan? Read More »
EMI’s Position on the Revision of the TEN-E Regulation Read More »
IRENA RES’ Stats 2026: Global renewable energy capacity 5,149 GW Read More »
Network Tariffs in Southeast Europe: Between Ambition and Reality Read More »
Struggling with Energy Poverty: From Local Innovations to Structural Measures Read More »
How the EU’s energy products import looked in 2025 Read More »
Poland’s energy law reform to weed out “zombie” projects from the grid queue Read More »
