The European Commission has approved Malta’s Social Climate Plan. It is the fourth national plan adopted under the Social Climate Fund, which uses revenues from carbon pricing to ensure a fair and inclusive clean energy transition. Malta’s plan will mobilise €60.6 million by 2032, including €45.4 million in funding from the European Union. The Social …
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The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitral award ordering Romania to compensate ten investors for changes to its renewable electricity support scheme complies with EU State aid rules. Romania introduced a support scheme for electricity generated from renewable energy sources based on a system of green certificates, which was …
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ACER has developed a new retail energy markets dashboard that tracks developments in electricity and gas retail markets through an interactive country-by-country overview. It replaces the previous country sheets by bringing together comparable data that enables users to monitor the evolution of retail markets and changes in consumer behaviour throughout the energy transition. What trends …
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France’s energy regulator, the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), has proposed an average 2.5% increase in regulated electricity sales tariffs, effective from 1 August 2026. The proposal was prepared based on the tariff-setting methodology, the results of a public consultation and the energy policy guidelines communicated by the Ministers responsible for Energy and the Economy. The …
The International Energy Agency (IEA) presented an updated overview of its Electricity 2026 report, based on an assessment of recent developments in electricity markets and updated forecasts through 2027. The report examined emerging trends in major economies, including China, the European Union, India and the United States, and provided updated information on wholesale electricity price …
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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Czechia’s market-wide capacity mechanism. This is the first capacity mechanism to be approved under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted by the Commission on 25 June 2025. The measure aims to ensure the long-term security of electricity supply by securing sufficient electricity …
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The European Commission endorsed Latvia’s Social Climate Plan — the third national plan approved under the new Social Climate Fund. Using carbon pricing revenues, the Fund ensures a fair and inclusive clean transition for vulnerable citizens and businesses. The Latvian Social Climate Plan aims to mobilise €617 million from this year until 2032 to help …
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The Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has approved amendments to its regulatory framework aimed at promoting a more dynamic provision of voltage control services and encouraging the participation of renewable electricity generation facilities. The changes represent a new stage in the adaptation of the regulatory framework for voltage control, initiated in 2025, …
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The European Commission presented an action plan on electrification, accompanied by a proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to support industry in the transition to clean energy. The two initiatives aim to accelerate the electrification of energy consumption and adapt the main decarbonization tool to the 2040 targets. The EU’s dependence on …
The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published its Opinion on Romania’s National Resource Adequacy Assessment (NRAA). The analysis complements the 2025 edition of the European Resource Adequacy Assessment (ERAA). What is a resource adequacy assessment? The European Resource Adequacy Assessment evaluates whether the electricity resources available across the EU …
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Malta Joins the EU Countries with Approved Social Climate Plans Read More »
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Dynamic-price contracts see limited uptake among European households Read More »
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EC approves Czechia’s capacity mechanism, the first under CISAF Read More »
The European Commission gives green light to Latvia’s Social Climate Plan Read More »
Spain adopts changes to promote voltage control services for the electricity system Read More »
Romania: Delayed Energy Transition Affects Security of Supply Decisions Read More »
France Received Approval for a €63 Billion Offshore Wind Support Scheme under CISAF Read More »
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IEA publication: Global natural gas demand is expected to contract in 2026 Read More »
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