Price of energy is shaking up Europe and may cast a shadow over processing of Fit for 55 package
In July, the European Commission published a massive legislative package, Fit for 55, to shape up the climate and energy legislation. The objective of the legislative package is to put the EU’s climate targets into practice. . Besides climate work, Europe has experienced higher energy prices than normally. From the point of view of supporters […]
Fit for 55: What to expect
The European Commission is putting its final touch on the so-called Fit for 55-package, and it will be interesting to see how big an electric focus the package has – and whether the charging infrastructure will get a proper push. While the Belgians are enjoying football, freedom and moules frites on the sidewalk cafes, […]
Achieving Ambitious EU Climate Targets Requires All Energy Sources Onboard
The EU is committed to climate neutrality by 2050, and the Commission has proposed raising the 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target from 40% to 55%. Achieving ambitious climate targets means that EU legislation must consistently and primarily serve the emission reduction target. The Commission’s proposal to tighten the emissions target and the associated communication with […]
Nordenergi Supports Increased Ambition Towards a 55 Percent Target
Climate change poses a fundamental threat to our planet. The electricity sector is therefore committed to leading the way in decarbonising the European economy. Nordic electricity supply is already well underway towards climate neutrality before 2030. Further utilisation of carbon-free electricity will be a cornerstone in the decarbonisation of transport, industry and heating. Nordenergi […]
The Nordic electricity associations: EU must focus on green recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought Europe to an unfortunate but necessary standstill and has resulted in both a humanitarian and an economic crisis. It is imperative that we don’t let this pandemic deepen the climate crisis. The current slowing down of the economy means that there are less carbon emissions than usual in the short […]
Climate championship of the Nordics
Country after country in the Nordics have made pledges to become carbon neutral. The EU recently adopted its position to be climate neutral by mid-century, but most Nordic countries have already adopted more ambitious national targets. So, what does it take to become the climate champion of the Nordics? Denmark is set to become […]