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Reactions continued to pour in from industry and non-governmental organisations after the European Commission's 27 March adoption of its green paper on a 2030 framework for energy and climate policy [...]

No regulatory or technical decisions are on the agenda of the member states' environment ministers, whose discussions, on 17 December, will focus on political issues. They will kick off work [...]

The EU Council of Ministers gave the green light, on 24 September, to a draft regulation amending existing energy labelling of electrical lamps for domestic use (apart from directional lamps) [...]

The EU Council of Ministers gave the green light, on 24 September, to a draft regulation amending existing energy labelling of electrical lamps for domestic use (apart from directional lamps) [...]

The EU Council of Ministers gave the green light, on 24 September, to a draft regulation amending existing energy labelling of electrical lamps for domestic use (apart from directional lamps) [...]

The question of gigaliners - dubbed 'eco-combis' by proponents - is causing quite a stir in the transport industry these days. The issue is facing a critical moment since Transport [...]

The decarbonisation of the European economy by the year 2050 is technically possible and economically acceptable, stated the European Commission in its Energy road map 2050', published on 15 December. [...]

On 28 March, the European Commission adopted a proposal to strengthen the Ethiopia-Djibouti power interconnection with a 12 million contribution. The project will promote the economic development and improve the [...]

The European Commission formally requested that Italy and Spain fully comply with Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings. By sending a reasoned opinion, on 24 November, the Commission [...]

A large-scale energy efficiency programme for the Lithuanian housing sector received a further boost, on 29 November, with the signing of a third loan agreement between the European Investment Bank [...]

The European Commission has formally requested that Italy and Spain fully comply with Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings. By sending a reasoned opinion, on 24 November, the [...]

The European Commission has formally requested that Italy and Spain fully comply with Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings. By sending a reasoned opinion, on 24 November, the [...]

The European Commission has proposed four draft regulations, under Directive 2010/30/EU on energy labelling, setting revised energy labels for refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines. The Commission also, for the very [...]

The European Investment Bank and European Commission approved, on 7 October, two new energy efficiency projects under the European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) programme aimed at helping cities and regions [...]

The European Commission has proposed four draft regulations, under Directive 2010/30/EU on energy labelling, setting revised energy labels for refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines. The Commission also, for the very [...]

On 2 September, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) voted on an amendment to the European economic recovery plan allowing for unspent money to be used [...]

On 1 September, the second stage of an EU ban on selling incandescent light bulbs kicked in. From this date, 75 Watt incandescent light bulbs should gradually disappear from shops. [...]

On 2 September, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) is set to vote on an amendment to the European economic recovery plan allowing for unspent money [...]

Following a public consultation, the European Regulators Group for Electricity and Gas (ERGEG) is now making a set of recommendations on smart grids. The suggestions are aimed at ensuring that [...]

Since the gas crisis between Ukraine and Russia, in January 2009, the European Commission has intensified work on security of gas supply. Aside from a proposal for a new gas [...]

Since the gas crisis between Ukraine and Russia, in January 2009, the European Commission has intensified work on security of gas supply. Aside from a proposal for a new gas [...]

The European Commission is proposing to include energy efficiency and renewables in a proposal amending the programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance - to the tune [...]

The European Commission is proposing to include energy efficiency and renewables in a proposal amending the programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance - to the tune [...]

The European Commission is proposing to include energy efficiency and renewables in a proposal amending the programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance - to the tune [...]

The European Commission is proposing to include energy efficiency and renewables in a proposal amending the programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance - to the tune [...]

On 7 January, a new European Commission regulation entered into force banning the sale of a range of products with standby functionalities. The aim is to reduce standby energy consumption [...]

The European Parliament approved, on 25 November, a new scheme setting energy efficiency, safety and noise labelling requirements for new tyres. Earlier, the EP's Industry Committee (ITRE) had backed the [...]

The European Parliament approved, on 25 November, a new scheme setting energy efficiency, safety and noise labelling requirements for new tyres. Earlier, the EP's Industry Committee (ITRE) had backed the [...]

One of the top issues at the Energy Council, on 7 December, is an expected decision on who gets the seat of the new Agency for the Cooperation of Energy [...]

The European Parliament approved, on 25 November, a new scheme setting energy efficiency, safety and noise labelling requirements for new tyres. Earlier, the EP's Industry Committee (ITRE) had backed the [...]

By 1 November 2012, the EU will have a labelling system for tyres that will show their performance in terms of energy efficiency, wet grip and noise. The Council of [...]

By 1 November 2012, the EU will have a labelling system for tyres that will show their performance in terms of energy efficiency, wet grip and noise. The Council of [...]

By 1 November 2012, the EU will have a labelling system for tyres that will show their performance in terms of energy efficiency, wet grip and noise. The Council of [...]

By 1 November 2012, the EU will have a labelling system for tyres that will show their performance in terms of energy efficiency, wet grip and noise. The Council of [...]

The ecodesign process' consultation forum will turn to personal computers, monitors and displays (on 9 October) as well as imaging equipment and complex set-top boxes (on 12 October)(1). The process [...]

The ecodesign process' consultation forum will turn to personal computers, monitors and displays (on 9 October) as well as imaging equipment and complex set-top boxes (on 12 October)(1). The process [...]

The ecodesign process' consultation forum will turn to personal computers, monitors and displays (on 9 October) as well as imaging equipment and complex set-top boxes (on 12 October)(1). The process [...]

The European Commission, on 22 July, adopted four regulations under the Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) governing the energy efficiency of industrial motors, circulators, televisions, refrigerators and freezers. The Commission boasts that [...]

The European Commission, on 22 July, adopted four regulations under the Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) governing the energy efficiency of industrial motors, circulators, televisions, refrigerators and freezers. The Commission boasts that [...]

The European Commission, on 22 July, adopted four regulations under the Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) governing the energy efficiency of industrial motors, circulators, televisions, refrigerators and freezers. The Commission boasts that [...]

The European Parliament has adopted an amended regulation - by 642 votes, with 23 votes against and eight abstentions - which will lead to the introduction of mandatory tyre labels [...]

The European Parliament has adopted an amended regulation - by 642 votes, with 23 votes against and eight abstentions - which will lead to the introduction of mandatory tyre labels [...]

An informal agreement reached on 16 April on the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EERP) appears to give a weaker position to the possibility of funding projects in the field [...]

The European Parliament has adopted an amended regulation - by 642 votes, with 23 votes against and eight abstentions - which will lead to the introduction of mandatory tyre labels [...]

New, stricter energy efficiency standards for external power supply equipment will enter into force in two phases (2010 and 2011) in the European Union. They correspond to internationally recognised energy [...]

An informal agreement reached on 16 April on the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EERP) appears to give a weaker position to the possibility of funding projects in the field [...]

New, stricter energy efficiency standards for external power supply equipment will enter into force in two phases (2010 and 2011) in the European Union. They correspond to internationally recognised energy [...]