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European Union to toughen emissions test for hybrid cars
The European Union plans to toughen its method for measuring carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid cars, two sources familiar with the matter said, after criticism that current tests yield results up to four times below real-world emissions.
read more... 07/02/2022
Italy plans to raise 1.5 bln euros from green energy clawback
Italy expects to raise around 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion)from a scheme to claw back profits from solar and clean power producers to curb soaring energy prices, a document showed.
read more... 07/02/2022
Swiss govt plans law changes in green energy push
The Swiss government is planning to simplify the approval procedures for large-scale wind and hydropower plants and provide tax advantages for new solar installations in a bid to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy in the country.
read more... 04/02/2022
EU carbon market blurred by volatile prices and speculation, Greens warn
The EU needs to tackle design flaws and speculation on its carbon market to ensure the price of emissions remains high and becomes a more effective tool to drive decarbonisation, according to a report by the Greens in the European Parliament.
read more... 04/02/2022
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EU reviewing contingency plans for gas supply disruptions
The European Union is reviewing contingency plans for disruptions to gas supply, although countries' storage and infrastructure should buffer against major shocks, the EU's energy policy chief said on Wednesday.
read more... 04/02/2022