In brief | 14 February '25
Eurelectric:
A new report demonstrates the need for a new approach to energy security based on clean electrification to reduce fuel imports dependence, lower exposure to commodities price shocks and boost crises resilience.
Eurostat:
Emissions were estimated at 767 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents, a 0.6 percent decrease compared with the same quarter of 2023.
Reuters:
Sources told Handelsblatt there could be a decision on the issue at a investment planning round in March.
ARC2020:
Tough on trade, but more lax on CAP – that’s a quick summary of the EU’s new blueprint for agriculture and food, according to a leaked draft.
Bloomberg:
Companies asked to adopt ‘flexible demand’ as renewables rise.
Bruegel:
Interconnection is vital for European energy security, decarbonisation and cost reduction.
PV magazine:
The European Commission has launched legal action against eight EU member states for failing to transpose its revised renewable energy directive into national law.
International Energy Agency:
Analysis shows the world’s power consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, driven by growing use for industry, air conditioning, electrification and data centres.
Anna Hubert (ContexteEnergie):
This is what the DG ENER hinted to the EU-27 on 13 February, at the meeting of the Gas Coordination Group.
Inside Climate News:
Chris Wright spent part of his introductory speech criticizing German policies and championing natural gas. Experts in and out of the country say he oversimplified a complex process.