Most EU member states yet to submit social climate plans
More than EUR 85 billion from the European Union's Social Climate Fund remain unused, as member states are late in submitting social climate policy plans.
Croatia drafts EUR 1.68 billion Social Climate Plan
The funds would be obtained from the auctions of emission allowances in the European Union and Croatia under the EU ETS 2
EU waters down its 2040 climate target in runup to COP30 in Brazil
The EU upheld its proposed 90% emissions cut target for 2040 ahead of COP30 in Brazil, but with substantial workaround possibilities
Airport in Cluj-Napoca secures grant for battery-backed solar park
International Airport Avram Iancu Cluj will cover more than half of the costs for a solar farm with battery storage from European funds
Romania preparing to include biomethane in gas grid
Romania has drafted a directive that would regulate biomethane and mitigate the impact of the extension of an EU emissions pricing scheme
Heat pump sales in Europe plunge in 2024
The EU wants to reach 60 million heat pumps by 2030, but sales in major European markets fell 22% in 2024
EU outlines measures for 90% emissions cut by 2040
A proposed amendment to the European Climate Law sets a 2040 target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions
Greece to rely on carbon price, renewables potential in green hydrogen development
Despite early efforts to develop green hydrogen and its first regulatory framework, Greece finds itself on a steep curve.