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A new 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 provides a snapshot of successful technologies tested across 189 demonstrators supported by EU programmes including Horizon Europe, the LIFE programme and the Innovation Fund. Industry accounts for around 25% of the EU’s final energy consumption. 49% of industrial energy consumption comes from fossil fuels. For EU industry, this strategic dependence creates a vulnerability to the volatility of fossil fuel markets and can undermine its competitiveness. The projects in this report provide examples for European industries on how to reduce cost and dependence on imported fossil fuels by direct electrification and by improving industrial energy efficiency. They represent around €1 billion of investments, and cover 5 technology families ⚡ industrial heat pumps ⚡ electric heat ⚡ flexibility and storage ⚡ waste heat recovery ⚡ motor systems and digital 🔎 The large-scale deployment of these technologies alone could halve the share of fossil fuel consumption in industrial energy demand by 2040. It could increase the industrial energy efficiency by a third in the same period. The report was prepared by the Directorate-General for Energy in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, the Directorate-General for Climate Action, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Details and contacts for each technology and project can be found in the report. Learn more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erVcePRC #Electrification #EnergyEfficiency

Europe is preparing for a challenging winter with high energy prices and the potential reduced availability of gas and oil linked to the conflict in the Middle East. In this context, we are proposing flexibility to methane importers to help save costs with a proposal to postpone by 1 year the implementation of specific provisions of the EU Methane Regulation. To alleviate the pressure on European industry and national administrations, this targeted amendment concerns the monitoring, reporting and verification obligations for natural gas, oil and coal importers. It also concerns the provisions related to the reporting on methane-intensity requirements for both importers and EU producers. The proposed amendment does not affect the ambition, integrity and scope of the Regulation, reaffirming our commitment to reduce methane emissions. It will allow extra time for importers to ensure full compliance with requirements of the Regulation in the very challenging current context of global energy markets. More details in the press release: https://lnkd.in/efw8xgWA #MethaneEmissions

Digital tools can help local governments tackle energy poverty more effectively by 🔎 diagnosing hidden and emerging vulnerabilities more quickly 🤝 improving cross-sector coordination ⚡ supporting adaptive planning and implementation using real-time insights 📈 strengthening progress tracking and continuous improvement The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub’s new publication 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑦: 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 explores how municipalities can integrate digital tools into their energy poverty strategies in a practical, inclusive and responsible way. The guidelines look at both the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation and provide structured guidance for each stage of local energy poverty action, alongside practical checklists and real-world case studies. 🔗 Read the publication: https://lnkd.in/ej2Rue-C #EnergyPoverty #EPAH

📣 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 Submit your feedback by 6 November on the Commission's draft implementing regulation adopting reporting templates for methane emissions in the energy sector. This secondary legislation provides the reporting templates required by the Methane Regulation. By establishing a common reporting system for methane emissions, it aims to simplify and streamline the reporting process. Input from this consultation will feed into the Commission’s preparations for taking the measures forward. The implementing regulation is scheduled for adoption by the end of 2026. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ec3wcvM4 #MethaneEmissions #EUHaveYourSay

Join us for the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan Conference! 📌 Cork, Ireland 📅 4 - 5 November 2026 The 2-day programme offers plentiful opportunities to hear from the leading voices on 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 and network with peers. This year's conference is co-organised with Ireland’s Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026. It also marks the 20th edition of the conference - reflecting 2 decades of achievements in advancing Europe’s clean energy transition while setting out priorities for the future! Check out the speakers and register 👇 https://lnkd.in/du2sqQEN #SETPlan

Importing fossil fuels to Europe is 🫰 expensive 😒 unpredictable 🤦 and unsustainable The Electrification Action Plan sets an indicative target of 46% electrification by 2040 - to be assessed as part of the post-2030 Energy Union package. This could cut the EU's fossil fuel import bill by €260 billion per year by 2040 💶 ⚡ Electrification comes with substantial benefits for the EU economy, businesses and citizens in terms of lower energy prices and competitiveness, stronger energy security and resilience. Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d5S7PeE4 #Electrification

New resources to help EU citizens generate, consume and sell their own renewable energy 👇 The Citizens Energy Advisory Hub has published 2 guidance documents 1️⃣ A guide to the electricity grid and selling electricity 2️⃣ A practical guide to renewable energy self-consumption Citizens, energy communities, local authorities, SMEs, and social economy actors will benefit from these actionable guides to help them navigate complex systems, make informed decisions and implement clear step-by-step plans. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7CpArx3 #CitizenEnergyHub

🔎 𝐄𝐔 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 ❄️ At the latest meeting of the Gas Coordination Group, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) presented the main findings of its 2026-2027 Winter Supply Outlook. While gas storage levels are below historical levels, the report confirms that the EU gas system is sufficiently flexible to meet demand this winter. The EU is better prepared than in 2021 – the last time October storage levels were so low - thanks to increased gas supply diversification, higher liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity, and reduced gas demand, which compensate for the low storage levels. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/ejDtuwav #SecurityofSupply

☀️ As photovoltaic (PV) generation continues to grow, so does the importance of addressing the cybersecurity risks associated with internet-connected PV installations. A new report from the Smart Energy Expert Group's cybersecurity subgroup assesses these risks and their potential impact on the cybersecurity and resilience of the European electricity system. The report 🔹 identifies key threat scenarios across different categories of PV installations 🔹 evaluates their likelihood and potential consequences 🔹 sets out recommendations to mitigate identified risks 🔹 examines how existing EU legislation addresses these challenges and proposes measures to strengthen the cybersecurity framework for the solar generation sector 🔗 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eEvHtB_X #CyberSecMonth

Apply by 4 November 2026 to join the newly established 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂) 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 and its public financiers 𝐬𝐮𝐛-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 💶 ⚡ 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡'𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑇𝐼𝐶? The ETIC will operate as an advisory group to the Commission, providing a strategic feedback platform on how EU policies and funding instruments can better support long-term private investment in the clean energy transition. 𝑊ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟? The expert group will consist of up to 30 members from organisations with substantial expertise in EU energy investment and financing, including representatives from 🔹institutional investors 🔹commercial debt and finance 🔹public financiers 🔹energy industry associations 🔹directly invited members 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏-𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝? The 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐛-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 will report directly to the ETIC. It will coordinate among public financial institutions and promote best practices to help streamline and maximise capital flows into clean energy projects. Further details and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnuV4a6K #EnergyTransition