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2025-12-02
European Commission highlights Portugal as an example in the energy renovation of homes
Recognition takes on special relevance given the starting point: around 75% of homes in Portugal had an energy rating of C or lower, and 17.5% of the population lived in energy poverty.
2025-12-02
Electricity consumption rises 2.9% and reaches a record high by November
By the end of November, renewables supplied 68% of electricity consumption.
2025-12-02
E-Lar 2nd Phase has 60.8 million euros, which is double the first edition
According to this new notice, published on December 2, beneficiaries can apply from December 11, while from December 4, suppliers who are already qualified must express their interest in remaining in the E-Lar Program; if they do not, it is considered...
2025-12-02
Government corrects notice from the Modernization Fund for energy projects and extends the deadline for applications
The rectification clarifies rules, adjusts investment areas, and extends the deadline until December 15. The European principle 'Do No Significant Harm', which requires projects not to cause significant environmental damage, must be ensured.
2025-12-01
Brussels chooses to support electricity and hydrogen corridors in Portugal
The first selected corridor is the 'Mediterranean Electricity Corridor,' which will connect Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy.
2025-12-01
The Pego reconversion has already stumbled on an Army refusal and environmental rejection of one of the projects
Four years after the closure of the Pego thermal power plant, the conversion project to renewable energy for the last coal-fired power plant in Portugal is still yet to be realized.
2025-11-29
Brussels highlights Portugal as an example in the fight against energy poverty
In an analysis published within the framework of the technical support instrument for reforms, the European Commission reveals that the measures implemented by Portugal have helped accelerate energy efficiency in homes, improve thermal comfort in...
2025-11-29
OECD warns of weak integration between climate, biodiversity, and pollution in national strategies
Analysis of official documents from 10 countries shows that, although the links between climate and biodiversity are recognized, relationships with pollution are rarely considered.
2025-11-28
Canada will build controversial oil pipeline to export oil to Asia
Carney justified the agreement, which reverses several environmental policies implemented by the Canadian government over the past decade, citing the new reality created by Donald Trump's arrival at the White House.
2025-11-28
In the past two years, subsidies for heat pumps in Europe have undergone significant changes
Despite the urgency to accelerate the energy transition, several Member States have chosen to reduce, redirect, or suspend public support aimed at the adoption of this renewable heating technology.