On April 14, 2026, ICAP published its annual report Emissions Trading Worldwide: ICAP Status Report 2026. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the global development of emissions trading systems (ETS) and represents the most authoritative and complete reference publication on the state of carbon markets worldwide. The report covers data as of February 2026 …
On March 31, 2026, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published its annual statistical review of global renewable energy capacity. The report covers data as of the end of 2025 and confirms the trend from previous years: the global transition to RES continues at an unprecedented pace, but remains insufficient to achieve the target adopted …
IRENA RES’ Stats 2026: Global renewable energy capacity 5,149 GW Read More »
On March 31, 2026, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published its annual statistical review of global renewable energy capacity. The report covers data as of the end of 2025 and confirms the trend from previous years: the global transition to RES continues at an unprecedented pace, but remains insufficient to achieve the target adopted …
IRENA RES’ Stats 2026: Global renewable energy capacity 5,149 GW Read More »
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 »
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved an innovative financing mechanism worth €3 billion to accelerate the modernization of energy efficiency in low- and middle-income households and small businesses across Europe. Under the plan, developed in partnership with the European Commission, the allocated financing may be increased depending on market …
€3 billion in advance funding under ETS2 for households and small businesses 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 »
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 »
