Adoption of the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package

Author (Corporate)
Series Title
Series Details IP/16/4009 (30.11.16)
Publication Date 30/11/2016
Content Type

The European Commission released on 30 November 2016 a package of measures relating to its energy policy. The outlined proposals were published in the framework of the clean energy transition and the changes it has encouraged in the global energy markets. The proposals comprise:

+ proposals updating the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive;

+ the launch of an initiative on smart finance for smart buildings;

+ Updates on the Ecodesign policy, as well as on energy labelling;

+ Establishing a regulatory framework for clean energy through the Renewable Energy Directive, together with the proposals on the New Electricity Market Design and governance;

+ Tackling energy poverty.

This 'Winter Package' was published as part of the climate and energy framework agreed by the European Council in October 2014, setting targets for the European Union by 2030. The Paris Agreement adds to this strategy, so that achieving the targets of the framework fulfills the propose of the international agreement. Other parts of the framework had already been adressed by the Commission, such as the reform the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) in 2015 and the proposals for accelerating the low-carbon transition in the other sectors of the European economy released during the summer of 2016.

Source Link http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-4009_en.htm
Related Links
European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/16/3961, 30.11.16: Providing a fair deal for consumers http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-3961_en.htm
EUObserver, 30.11.16: EU tries to reduce share of 'food-wasting' biofuels https://euobserver.com/energy/136080
The Guardian, 30.11.16: EU declares war on energy waste and coal subsidies in new climate package https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/30/eu-declares-war-on-energy-waste-and-coal-subsidies-in-new-climate-package
EUObserver, 30.11.16: EU tables energy 'mega-package' https://euobserver.com/energy/136093
The Wall Street Journal, 30.11.16: Europe May Rewire Energy Policy http://www.wsj.com/articles/europe-may-rewire-energy-policy-1480503674
EurActiv, 30.11.16: European companies criticise EU’s lack of vision on renewables http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/european-companies-criticise-eus-lack-of-vision-on-renewables/
EurActiv, 15.11.16: Leaked EU energy package subsidises fossil fuels, undermines renewables http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/leaked-eu-energy-package-subsidises-fossil-fuels-undermines-renewables/
EurActiv, 21.11.16: Winter package leaves doubts hanging over Europe’s energy future https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/winter-package-leaves-uncertainty-over-europes-energy-future/
European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/16/3986, 30.11.16: Putting energy efficiency first: consuming better, getting cleaner http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-3986_en.htm
European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/16/3987, 30.11.16: Achieving global leadership in renewable energies http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-3987_en.htm
European Commission: DG Communication: SPEECH/16/4162, 01.12.16: Speech by Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete at the Clean Energy press conference http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-16-4162_en.htm
EurActiv, 30.11.16: Commission defends new energy rules and climate ambition http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/commission-defends-new-energy-rules-and-climate-ambition/
EurActiv, 01.12.16: EU champions ‘people power’ but devil lies in the detail http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/eu-champions-people-power-but-devil-lies-in-the-detail/
Deutsche Welle, 30.11.16: EU climate plan aims to boost clean energy http://dw.com/p/2TWY7
BBC News, 30.11.16: EU energy use to fall by 30% under new efficiency plans for 2030 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38158541
EUObserver, 30.11.16: EU to tackle 'energy poverty' https://euobserver.com/energy/136095
ESO: Background information: Green bonds: New study shows extraordinary growth and signals potential in financing Europe's climate and environment goals http://www.europeansources.info/record/green-bonds-new-study-shows-extraordinary-growth-and-signals-potential-in-financing-europes-climate-and-environment-goals/
EurActiv, 13.12.16: Katainen warns against ‘insane’ push for energy efficiency http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/katainen-warns-against-insane-push-for-energy-efficiency/
EurActiv, 07.02.17: Europe’s coal generation: The final curtain call? http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/tuesdayeuropes-coal-generation-taking-its-final-bow/

Subject Categories ,
Countries / Regions
Record URL https://www.europeansources.info/record/?p=499405