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Energy sufficiency, a French political concept still misunderstood in Europe
France has made energy sufficiency – the deliberate reduction of energy consumption – one of the three pillars of its decarbonisation strategy, alongside nuclear and renewables. However, Brussels and other European capitals have yet to fully embrace the approach.
read more... 05/06/2023
French government presents its decarbonisation plan to meet EU targets
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne unveiled detailed plans on Monday (22 May) for France to meet the EU’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 55% below 1990 levels by 2030.
read more... 24/05/2023
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Daily (19.05.2023): European carbon prices soared to a two-week high, supported by consistent purchasing in a thin market
Oil prices retreated on Thursday after Wednesday’s surge, as a stronger dollar weighed on prices. Hence, Brent crude declined by 1.4% to settle at $75.86 a barrel, while WTI crude traded 1.3% lower at $71.86 a barrel.
read more... 19/05/2023
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Approval of EU renewables law delayed as France ‘plays hardball’ on nuclear
Formal approval of the EU’s renewable energy directive has been postponed following a last-minute objection by Paris, which wants further “guarantees” on low-carbon hydrogen derived from nuclear power.
read more... 19/05/2023
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British energy regulator seeks to speed up grid connections
British energy regulator Ofgem said on Wednesday it was launching a policy review to speed up connecting low-carbon energy schemes to the electricity transmission grid.
read more... 18/05/2023