Tag: European Green Deal

New European Alliances Set to Revolutionize Materials, Textiles, and Solar Energy

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The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive Europe. Identified as essential in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan Read more about New European Alliances Set to Revolutionize Materials, Textiles, and Solar Energy[…]

European Commission Greenlights €578 Million Aid for Romanian Energy-Intensive Firms

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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €578 million (RON 2.9 billion) Romanian scheme to lower an electricity levy rate for energy-intensive companies. The levy is intended to promote electricity from renewable energy sources. The scheme aims at mitigating the risk that, due to this levy, energy-intensive companies may relocate their Read more about European Commission Greenlights €578 Million Aid for Romanian Energy-Intensive Firms[…]

EU invests €4.8 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative net-zero projects

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The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. For the first time, projects of different scales (large, medium and small, alongside pilots) and with a cleantech manufacturing focus are awarded under the 2023 call for proposals. This is Read more about EU invests €4.8 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative net-zero projects[…]

CEF Transport: €2.5 Billion Available for Infrastructure Projects Across the EU

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The European Commission has announced a significant financial boost for EU transport infrastructure, with €2.5 billion allocated under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. This funding will support a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing and modernizing the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The investment is designed to improve connectivity, reduce bottlenecks, and Read more about CEF Transport: €2.5 Billion Available for Infrastructure Projects Across the EU[…]

State of the Energy Union Report 2024 shows EU progress

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The European Commission has published the State of the Energy Union Report 2024 which describes how the EU has managed unprecedented challenges in the energy policy landscape during this Commission’s mandate, equipping the EU with a regulatory framework for pursuing the clean energy transition and laying the foundations for renewed economic growth and competitiveness. Crucially, over the past years, the EU Read more about State of the Energy Union Report 2024 shows EU progress[…]

A new Climate City Capital Hub

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The Commission is setting up a new Climate City Capital Hub, an international finance resource to further support cities participating in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Thanks to the new hub, cities that have already received the EU Cities Mission Label will be able to: Access financial advice in cooperation with advisory services of the European Read more about A new Climate City Capital Hub[…]

5G towards 6G for CitiVerse Conference & B2B

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Haptic R&D Consulting is glad to announce its online participation in the upcoming ‘5G towards 6G for CitiVerse’ event, a pivotal conference dedicated to exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Extended Reality (XR) are propelling urban innovation in future cities and communities. This event is set to showcase and promote Read more about 5G towards 6G for CitiVerse Conference & B2B[…]

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted

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The Commission welcomes today’s final adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings. This will help improve people’s health and quality of Read more about Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted[…]

State aid: Commission approves €246 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production

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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €246 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal. The scheme will also contribute to the objectives of the REPowerEU Read more about State aid: Commission approves €246 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production[…]

Why is the Commission adopting European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)?

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EU law requires all large companies and all listed companies (except listed micro-enterprises) to disclose information on what they see as the risks and opportunities arising from social and environmental issues, and on the impact of their activities on people and the environment. This helps investors, civil society organisations, consumers and other stakeholders to evaluate Read more about Why is the Commission adopting European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)?[…]