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The EC has today proposed a common rating scheme for data centres to increase transparency on energy use and support their sustainable integration into Europe’s #EnergySystem🌐 As data centre capacity grows, energy & water efficiency are essential⚡️💧 link.europa.eu/kQM9rn
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The Commission is taking action to ensure EU rules are fully transposed into national law 🇪🇺 For the energy sector, infringement procedures are being opened over: 🔹 electricity market design rules 🔹 hydrogen & decarbonised gas market rules Read more 👇 link.europa.eu/3bmRhh
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Interested in the selection process for Projects of Common Interest (#PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (#PMI)?⚡ Our webinar will answer your questions on electricity, offshore & #SmartGrids categories. 📍30/09, 09:30–12:00 🔗 link.europa.eu/VWFT9N #EnergyInfrastructure
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The Gas Coordination Group met again yesterday to take stock of the current gas market situation. Despite lower storage levels compared with historical levels, the EC and EU countries reconfirmed that EU gas supply remains stable. ➡️ link.europa.eu/Qcvj8J #SecurityOfSupply
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The next #CitizensEnergyForum is almost here! ⚡ On 1 October, we’ll explore how to turn the Citizens’ Energy Package into reality for citizens, cities and communities. Refresh your knowledge with our citizens’ energy rights fact pages 👇 🔗 link.europa.eu/QnHP7b
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While registration is closed, you can still follow the #CitizensEnergyForum livestream! ⚡ 📍 1 October, 08:45 - 18:00 (CEST) Hear experiences and solutions from across Europe and regions impacted by the #EnergyTransition. 💻 link.europa.eu/CqPWwc
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While registration is closed, you can still follow the #CitizensEnergyForum livestream! ⚡ 📍 1 October, 08:45 - 18:00 (CEST) Hear experiences and solutions from across Europe and regions impacted by the #EnergyTransition. 💻 link.europa.eu/CqPWwc
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⚛️ Small modular reactors (#SMRs) can vary in size from 20–300 MWe and produce up to 7.2 million kWh/day ⚡ By comparison, large-size nuclear power plants have outputs of over 1,000 MWe and can produce 24 million kWh/day. Find out more on our fact page🔗link.europa.eu/gwT47g
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The AccelerateEU digital repository of EU countries' national emergency measures was recently updated ⚡ It provides an overview of measures to support households and businesses, helping coordinate action and facilitate the sharing of good practices ➡️ link.europa.eu/T4486q
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💡 What makes people change how they use energy? And how can behavioural insights turn intentions into action? Explore the #EnergyBehaviourForum online learning course, with 8 interactive modules, practical resources, quizzes and expert interviews👇 link.europa.eu/9cnQ6f
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Deep energy renovation of a very low-performing building can reduce its energy consumption by up to 80% 🏠👷‍♂️ So what does energy renovation involve, and what are the benefits?⚡ Find out on our fact page 👇 link.europa.eu/DqqtfV #EPBD #EnergyEfficiency
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🌍 The EU is the world’s biggest climate finance contributor! It invested €338 billion in clean energy in 2025, a 132% increase since 2015, equivalent to 18% of global clean energy investment ⚡ Read our latest in focus article👉 link.europa.eu/4dPF9V #EnergyTransition
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⚡ Join #EPAH’s 6th Practitioners’ Event to explore the role of inclusive #EnergyCommunities in Northern Europe in tackling #EnergyPoverty. 📅 7 October 🕐 10:00 –12:00 CEST 🔗 Register ➜ link.europa.eu/d9VY8K
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How can data centres grow while using energy and resources more efficiently?⚡ The EC has launched a 12-week public consultation and call for evidence on minimum performance standards for data centres in the EU. #EUHaveYourSay by 14/12 ➜ link.europa.eu/wNKPKR
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The September edition of our newsletter is out 🍂 Catch up on the latest EU energy updates, from policy developments and publications to studies, upcoming events and more ⚡ Read it and subscribe 📩 ec.europa.eu/newsroom/ener/n…
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🔎 A new round of #EPAH technical assistance starts this autumn! Selected beneficiaries will work with experts to strengthen local #EnergyPoverty action, focusing on severe vulnerability, innovation & measurable outcomes. Find out more🔗 link.europa.eu/H
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🔌Bosnia and Herzegovina is strengthening cross-border integration, with €46m in @EBRD financing to modernise its electricity transmission network. It remains a net electricity exporter, while clean energy capacity is scaling up with EU backing ⚡ 🔗 link.europa.eu/bGVYBR
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In the second quarter of 2026, 54.1% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. ⚡ ♻️ Highest shares in: 🇱🇻 Latvia (97.7%) 🇩🇰 Denmark (94.3%) Lowest in: 🇸🇰Slovakia (19.8%) 🇨🇿 Czechia (20.9%) ➡️ link.europa.eu/jjDFkq
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Keeping EU wholesale energy markets fair and transparent ⚡ The Commission has adopted a report assessing the effectiveness of introducing criminal penalties for intentional and serious cases of market abuse. 🔗 link.europa.eu/NN8f8F #EUEnergyMarket
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The #CitizenEnergyHub Technical Assistance is enabling the Solapluggers initiative to tackle the challenge of getting apartment building residents to collectively invest in solar energy ☀️ 📹 Learn more about the project & how you can access support ➡️ link.europa.eu/cX6kh9
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