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2024-09-26
The new Energy Commissioner wants to help implement the European Green Deal
In addition to being responsible for implementing green policies, such as the European Green Deal, the announced European Commissioner for Energy will, for the first time, also have to dedicate himself to a portfolio on housing in Europe.
2024-09-25
Banks will be required to report the carbon footprint they are financing
Conclusions of the conference "Financing modalities for the energy transition of SMEs".
2024-09-25
Government admits special criteria for low-density areas that host renewables
The Secretary of State for Energy, Maria João Pereira, said today in Fundão that the government is working on a package that includes positive discrimination measures for low-density territories that host renewable energy projects.
2024-09-25
Data centers will need to increase efficiency to combat rising AI consumption
IDC predicts that AI-related energy consumption will grow by 44.7% per year, also leading to an increase in costs.
2024-09-25
"It would be possible and desirable to go further": Environment Council identifies gaps and weaknesses in the PNEC
The public consultation period for the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (PNEC 2030) ended on 5 September, with a total of 183 contributions from various sectors.
2024-09-25
Accelerating renewables involves "zero licensing", says leader of the new Mission Structure
Hugo Carvalho has been heading the new Mission Structure for the Licensing of Renewable Energy Projects (EMER 2030) since June.
2024-09-25
Proliferation of "greenwashing" hinders sustainable consumption
Without the final shape of the Environmental Claims Directive, sustainability results are slow to be felt.
2024-09-22
Government has a plan against large fires in the drawer
A public institute specialising in forest fires has proposed the installation of biomass collection centres in the municipalities at highest risk.
2024-09-22
Synthetic fuels and other reflections - The forgotten alternative to which Brussels had to give up (provisionally)
It took years of struggle for the EU to admit that the targets were unrealistic and that synthetic fuels can be a good way to transition to other solutions.
2024-09-20
Ukraine has the "most severe test yet" ahead – and the key may lie in the European Union
Ukraine's electricity supply is at risk of suffering "serious disruptions" this winter, the International Energy Agency warned, urging Kiev's allies to help solve the problem of the country's energy security.