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Brussels targets 40% of clean tech manufacturing in Europe by 2030

The European Commission is drafting a new target to have at least 40% of clean technologies manufactured in the EU by 2030 as part of a drive to meet its climate goals and strengthen energy independence. Eligible technologies include renewables, nuclear power and carbon capture and storage, among others.

read more... 07/03/2023

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EU's von der Leyen says she will tackle US green subsidies, overcome e-fuels impasse

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday she is determined to counter challenges from U.S. subsidies for green technologies and to speed a currently blocked law on phasing out combustion engines from 2035.

read more... 06/03/2023

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Breakthrough close on France-Spain undersea electricity link

France and Spain are poised to announce a breakthrough this week in a long-running impasse over hefty costs of what would be their first undersea electricity link, a minister and sources in both countries told Reuters.

read more... 03/03/2023

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Europe gets ready to revamp its electricity market

European Union energy ministers meet on Monday to debate upcoming power market reforms. Brussels is set to propose the revamp next month, but already countries are split over how to "fix" the energy system - or whether it needs fixing at all.

read more... 27/02/2023

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Rome mayor to tackle carbon emissions with building renovation wave

Buildings are accountable for 53% of carbon emissions in the city of Rome, and this is the main issue that needs to be addressed in order to achieve climate neutrality, Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri told EURACTIV in an interview.

read more... 24/02/2023

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