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2025-12-10
Carbon tax on buildings and transport postponed to 2028 under the EU climate agreement
An EU law setting a goal of a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 was supported by lawmakers, ending a controversial political debate over the bloc's green transition - but the introduction of a carbon tax on construction and road transport has been...
2025-12-10
Energy transition continues to be 'inevitable' but 'is no longer linear'
The conclusion comes from a report released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which explains that safety and prices are "two variables that should remain aligned with decarbonization goals."
2025-12-10
Brussels wants to speed up power grids to combat high prices
The price of electricity for industry in the EU is more than double that recorded in the USA and China. European countries also require NATO protection for electricity supply in the face of increasing threats.
2025-12-10
European Commission presents new Strategy for the Bioeconomy
The European Commission (EC) has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable European Union Bioeconomy, which sets out the path for developing a clean and resilient European economy.
2025-12-09
U.S. federal judge overturns Trump's order that suspended wind farms
The presidential order suspended the approvals of wind energy projects on federal lands and waters. Judge Patti Saris described the suspension as 'arbitrary and capricious.'
2025-12-08
Energy system based on renewable energies would save the European Union 9% of GDP
An energy system based on renewable sources would save the European Union (EU) 1,637 trillion euros by 2050, compared to a slow transition system, which would be equivalent to 9% of the EU's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
2025-12-08
European Commission to unveil €1.2 billion plan to improve power grids
The European Commission has identified eight key projects in the energy sector as part of the "Networks Package," which will be announced this week. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission in the EU27. The European executive will also support...
2025-12-08
Climate Agency invests 36.5 million euros in November in the green transition
Seven million were allocated for domestic energy for vulnerable families and 8.8 million for post-fire recovery support.
2025-12-08
The advanced bioenergy sector in Portugal reached a total of 747,853 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) in 2024, 14.5% more than in 2023
6th ABA Annual Report reveals structural transformation of the sector, with advanced raw materials gaining prominence.
2025-12-07
EU bets on 'clean, safe and competitive' energy
The 20th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place from 9 to 11 June 2026, under the theme 'A Union of Clean, Safe and Competitive Energy', announced the European Commission.