For the first time the European Commission has set the price of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) allowances for the first quarter of 2026 at €75.36 In 2026, CBAM certificate prices will be set on a quarterly basis. Each price will apply only to emissions from goods covered by the CBAM that are imported into …
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The Commission has today announced a first concrete measure to reinforce the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Today’s proposal, which follows President von der Leyen’s announcement at the March European Council, adapts the ETS’s Market Stability Reserve (MSR) enhancing stability and predictability. The Commission has proposed an amendment to the Market Stability Reserve …
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The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that France plans to grant for the construction and operation of six new nuclear reactors is in line with EU State aid rules. The opening of an in-depth State aid investigation is a common step when complex aid packages are involved, such …
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An additional half a billion zlotys (approximately 117 million euros) from the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will be allocated to modernizing Poland’s electricity grid, according to a statement from Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment. The energy industry will have the opportunity to make a technological leap that will enable the construction of smart infrastructure …
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At the Eurogroup meeting, ministers discussed policy measures in response to the crisis in the Middle East and its impact on the EU economy, including energy markets. The discussion took place in the presence of Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency. The Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs prepared a Note …
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Energy poverty remains one of the most urgent social challenges of Europe’s energy transition. The energy crisises exposed structural vulnerabilities across Member States, but it also accelerated innovation. Municipalities, civil society organisations, energy communities, and research institutions have developed concrete solutions that combine social protection, climate action, and citizen engagement. This new edition of the …
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In 2025, the EU imported € 336.7 billion worth of energy products, amounting to 723.3 million tonnes. Compared with 2024, imports decreased both in value (-11.1%) and in net mass (-0.6%). The share of energy products on total EU imports observed significant fluctuations, because of strong volatility in their prices, peaking in 2022 at 22.8% …
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The Innovation Fund continues to support the deployment of net-zero emission technologies across Europe. The fund is financed by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). A total of 54 projects selected under the 2024 call for proposals for zero-emission technologies (the IF24 call), have already signed grant agreements, marking the start of …
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On March 17-th ACER published Decision amending the European Resource Adequacy Assessment methodology, following the proposal submitted by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) in November 2025. What is the methodology about? The ERAA, mandated by the Clean Energy Package (2019), is ENTSO-E’s annual assessment of the EU’s electricity supply adequacy for …
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A new Eurelectric-EY study shows that fleet electrification could unlock up to €246bn in cumulative operating cost savings by 2030. Combined with wider system benefits, corporate fleets represent a key lever to decarbonise transport while strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. To unlock this potential, Europe must maintain ambition and implement existing legislation. Eurelectric calls for ambitious binding …
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47% of the EU’s electricity in 2025 came from renewable energy sources Read More »
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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 »
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