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European Commission calls for feedback on renewable hydrogen rules
Two legislative proposals that could significantly influence the pace and direction of integrating green hydrogen into Europe’s energy system have been opened to public consultation.
EU must ease permitting and exploit gas reserves, say energy firms
Following the publication of the REPowerEU plan, the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers has called for looser permitting and more domestic natural gas production through to 2050, while other fossil fuel lobby groups have kept quiet.
REPowerEU: Commission proposes higher energy saving target, hints at gas boiler ban
Boilers running purely on fossil fuels could face an EU ban by 2029 as part of measures to cut the bloc’s reliance on Russian imports, the European Commission has said in its plan to ramp up the bloc’s 2030 energy efficiency target.
In-depth: Rooftop solar at heart of emergency green energy plan
The European Commission plans to cover the roofs of Europe’s homes, public and commercial buildings with solar panels as part of a rapid shift to renewables. But top officials say they have “no choice” but to seek alternative supplies of gas and oil in the short term.
Greenpeace alleges Russian firms colluded to weaken EU green standards
An extensive lobbying apparatus set up by Russian energy companies – that appears largely intact – was mobilised to give gas and nuclear a green cachet under the EU taxonomy, the campaign group Greenpeace claims in a new report.
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Document Watch
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An open letter to reject the creation of additional gas demand in the AFIR by the joint civil society - Avere (European Association for Electromobility) et al
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Reconciling growth and decarbonisation amidst the energy crisis - European Aluminium
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Eurogas and GIE views on the Recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - Eurogas
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Eurelectric and Nature Conservancy letter calling for swift publication of nature restoration law - Eurelectric
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Eurelectric position paper on EU Commission’ Proposal for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence - Eurelectric
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