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2025-10-15
The real cost of energy is 'far beyond' what we pay in the daily market
Global energy production from renewable sources has surpassed that from coal for the first time. In Portugal, this energy transition is already more advanced, but the challenges are complex — and not all are visible on the electricity bill.
2025-10-15
Advances in global renewable capacity considered insufficient for a clean transition
Even with a record global increase of 582 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, advances are not enough to triple renewables to 11.2 terawatts by 2030. The conclusions are included in a report presented during the Pre-COP in Brasília.
2025-10-14
Government criticizes “vain” and “ruinous” promises in hydrogen
And claims that biomethane would have been a better bet
2025-10-14
Government wants to merge the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests into the Environment Agency and the Regional Commissions
Minister of the Environment does not deny the merger, only states that she is 'more focused on the energy sector'.
2025-10-14
Public Consultation No. 135 - ERSE
Regulation of the new legal regime for electric mobility.
2025-10-14
European Energy Communities Mechanism reaches nearly 700 applications
The first call launched by the European Communities Energy Mechanism received significant participation: 690 applications from 31 countries.
2025-10-14
Company wants to provide solar light at night: why is it 'potentially devastating'?
The plan to illuminate the Earth with mirrors from space seems promising, but it raises concerns.
2025-10-13
NetZeroCities initiative drives debate on the Heating and Cooling Strategy in European cities
The NetZeroCities project launched the EU Cities Mission Policy Lab, an initiative that will give European cities an active role in shaping the future EU Heating and Cooling Strategy and the Electrification Action Plan.
2025-10-13
Photovoltaics lead the growth of renewable energy until 2030, predicts the IEA
Global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, driven mainly by solar photovoltaic energy.
2025-10-13
ERSE approves the Tariff Regulations of the Electricity Sector
The Tariff Regulation (RT) of the Electric Sector aims to update the regulation mechanisms and methodologies regarding allowed revenues and the tariff structure.