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Nine hydrogen projects awarded €1 billion in EU funding
The European Commission has announced the selection of nine hydrogen production projects under the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB). The winning projects are located in Austria, Greece, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Finland, and Norway, and are expected to provide nearly 1.1 GW of electrolyser capacity. According to estimates, the selected installations will produce …
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Citizens Energy Package: helping households in the energy transition
On April 30, the European Commission presented a package of recommendations aimed at protecting and supporting citizens as they participate in the transition to clean energy. Following the communication on the Citizens’ Energy Package and the “AccelerateEU” communication, the EC is now providing detailed practical guidance for citizens and households to further support a more …
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EC lawsuit against Bulgaria for failing to transpose the Directive on the resilience of critical entities
The European Commission has decided to bring an action before the Court of Justice of the European Union against Bulgaria, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Sweden for failing to transpose the Directive on the resilience of critical entities (“the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Directive”) and for failing to notify the Commission of the national …
Commission adopts temporary State aid framework to support sectors affected by Middle East crisis
The European Commission has adopted a temporary state aid framework to enable Member States to support the EU economy in the context of the crisis in the Middle East. The Temporary State Aid Framework in response to the crisis in the Middle East (METSAF) is a targeted and time-limited framework designed to address the impact …
Transparency and comparability in the retail market
Retail energy markets across Europe are evolving with new products, dynamic pricing, and bundled services. While these changes expand choice and flexibility, they also increase complexity for consumers. Ensuring access to clear, accurate, and comparable information is essential for active participation and effective competition. Transparency and comparability are key elements of well-functioning retail markets and …
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ENTSO-E Final Report on the Power System Outage in North Macedonia on 18 May 2025
On 18 May 2025, an overvoltage episode occurred in the power system of North Macedonia, leading to the separation of the 400 kV and 110 kV levels. This resulted in a loss of stability, power supply interruptions, and a total blackout of the entire 110 kV transmission network, to which domestic and industrial consumers in …
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The Ministry of Energy has created a section on its website providing easy access to data and analyses
The Ministry of Energy has created a section on its website dedicated to open data. There, anyone can find organized, structured, and reliable information on various topics of public interest. “Transparency in the energy sector begins with access to data. It is a tool that we are now placing in the hands of everyone—from experts …
The European Commission Issues Recommendations to Remove Barriers to PPAs
The volume of electricity contracted annually in the EU through new corporate PPAs increased fourfold between 2020 and 2024 – from 7.4 TWh to 31.4 TWh. Similarly, the number of concluded agreements rose from 60 in 2020 to 276 in 2024. Following this rapid growth, 13 Member States can be considered mature PPA markets, while …
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EC launched the "AccelerateEU" initiative in response to the escalation with Iran and the energy crisis
The European Commission has presented a set of tools under the “AccelerateEU” initiative, aimed at providing immediate support to European households and industry in response to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. To date, the EU has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports due to higher prices, without receiving additional …
Bulgaria has received approval from the European Commission for state aid to support electricity prices for energy-intensive industries
The European Commission has approved state aid schemes providing temporary relief on electricity prices for companies in energy-intensive sectors in Bulgaria, Germany, and Slovenia, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industry Pact. The schemes were approved under the Clean Industry Pact State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted on June 25, 2025. The condition is …
Switching energy suppliers within 24 hours: The European Commission has adopted the regulation implementing the new rules by the end of 2026
The European Commission has adopted new EU rules making it easier for consumers to change supplier and secure better energy offers. This Implementing Regulation – secondary legislation linked to the Electricity Directive (EU/2019/944) – will help ensure that Europe’s energy market works better for consumers by supporting affordable energy and strengthening the ability of consumers to …
The European Commission has published the second list of projects of common and mutual interest
The European Commission published the second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) at the end of last week. It includes 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the entire continent. Once it enters into force, it will officially replace the Union’s first list …
France tests new electricity pricing scheme with off-peak incentive
Following the publication of the decree dated 30 April 2026 authorising the implementation of a pilot scheme for regulated electricity sales tariffs (TRVE), the Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) presents the conditions for its application, including time intervals, tariff structures and communication rules. The pilot scheme aims to assess whether “small consumers” (with a …
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Energy Communities: untapped potential
The plan is for EU citizens to begin generating half of the energy from renewable sources needed to achieve the EU’s climate neutrality goal. Energy communities are legal entities that enable citizens, small businesses, and local authorities to produce, manage, share, and consume their own energy. They can contribute to the energy transition, improve the …
The European Court of Auditors identifies risks in the management of the Decarbonization Fund
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has highlighted several weaknesses in the Temporary Decarbonization Fund, which is designed to provide financial support to European companies at risk of carbon leakage, without, however, undermining the EU’s decarbonization efforts. In an opinion issued in April, the auditors warn that, in its current form, the Fund’s financial management …
€11 billion so far for short-term fiscal measures in Europe to address the crisis in the Middle East
On April 28, 2026, Bruegel launched a new tracking tool documenting the fiscal measures taken by European governments in response to the energy shock following the war with Iran on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The analysis covers only measures with a clearly defined budget—measures with an unspecified …
Market-based prices for end customers, effective competition in retail markets and promotion of flexibility in contracts
On April 30, 2026, the European Commission published a report (COM(2026) 850 final) on market-based electricity prices for end customers, effective competition in retail markets, and the promotion of flexibility remuneration in supply contracts. The document fulfills the Commission’s obligation under Article 5(10) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market in …
OFGEM: A regulatory framework designed for a market that no longer exists
In late April 2026, the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the final report of the first comprehensive review of the energy regulator Ofgem in its 25-year history. The review was launched in December 2024 with a public call for evidence and was completed after receiving approximately 20,000 submissions from consumer …
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Short-term anti-crisis measures and long-term reforms to address Europe’s structural vulnerabilities
(AI generated translation) The European Commission has urged countries to allocate more public funds to help businesses cover the costs of fuel and fertilizers, as national governments race to offset the economic shock caused by the surge in prices triggered by the war in Iran, Reuters reported. As part of a broader package of measures …
Regulation and Financing of Distribution Grid Operators under the Energy Transition
ACER’s new report, “Managing the ramp-up of electricity distribution investments to better serve grid users,” examines the growing need for accelerated investment in electricity distribution grids, emphasizing the role of distribution system operators (DSOs) in ensuring reliable and high-quality services in the context of the energy transition. It analyzes how regulatory frameworks can support the …
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How the electricity system will work according to the new draft 10-year grid plan?
The development of the electricity sector has been driven by various factors in recent years, largely powered by the EU’s low-carbon policies and the national vision for their implementation. Currently, energy efficiency efforts in the country are focused primarily on the widespread adoption of energy-efficient appliances, the modernization of technical installations, and the introduction of …
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EMI's Position on the Revision of the TEN-E Regulation
The Energy Management Institute (EMI), in its capacity as the national member of Eurelectric for Bulgaria, has addressed the Bulgarian Minister of Energy and the national members of the European Parliament regarding the upcoming revision of the Regulation on Trans-European Energy Networks (TEN-E) in the context of the Electricity Grids Package. The aim of the …
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IRENA RES’ Stats 2026: Global renewable energy capacity 5,149 GW
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 …
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