How energy taxes, carbon pricing and energy subsidies contribute to achieving the EU’s climate objectives

Energy taxation can support efforts to combat climate change, but current tax levels do not reflect the extent to which different energy sources pollute. A review published today by the European Court of Auditors outlines how energy taxes, carbon pricing and energy subsidies contribute to achieving the EU’s climate objectives. Even though renewable-energy subsidies almost Read more about How energy taxes, carbon pricing and energy subsidies contribute to achieving the EU’s climate objectives[…]

EUR 30 million for Clean Energy Transitions Programme

The International Energy Agency announced today the launch of the Clean Energy Transitions Programme, a new multi-year, EUR 30 million plan backed by 13 countries to support clean energy transitions around the world. This new Programme will leverage the IEA’s unique energy expertise across all fuels and technologies to help accelerate global clean-energy transitions, particularly in Read more about EUR 30 million for Clean Energy Transitions Programme[…]

Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon and efficient energy system

Under HORIZON 2020 – SME Instrument program with multiple cut-off dates during the year till 2020 year, innovative SME’s companies can apply to CALL – Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon and efficient energy system. MEs play a crucial role in developing resource-efficient, cost-effective and affordable technology solutions to decarbonise and Read more about Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon and efficient energy system[…]