Bring clean heating and cooling to buildings: a circular energy economy in urban environments
18 March 2025 - Efficient heating and cooling are crucial, yet significant thermal energy is wasted. By recovering and recycling waste heat, we can create a circular energy economy in urban areas
The shifting landscape of hydrogen: a reality check and the need for a coherent strategy
11 March 2025 - Today, the hydrogen narrative is less about large-scale ambitions and more about pragmatic realism.
Giving the billions to the millions: a socially just distribution of ETS-2 revenues
11 February 2025 - For ETS-2 to work, two elements are crucial: first, revenues need to be distributed equitably and, second, other policies to reduce fossil fuel demand must complement the EU’s carbon price
Corporate renewable procurement: greenwashing or key driver of the EU’s clean industrial deal?
05 February 2025 - the amount of renewable energy purchased by businesses and corporations in Europe surged by over 52%, yet questions persist about the true impact this has had on emission reductions and the acceleration of the deployment of new renewable energy capacity
On the path to a green future: the importance of bottom-up initiatives in cities
27 January 2025 - Active citizen participation in the energy transition receives attention in the sustainable energy sector. However, when it comes to broader public awareness, the topic gets notably less limelight, and citizen participation in bottom-up projects is still considerably low
The green transition at a crossroads: how equity can take it forward
20 January 2025 - The EU's Green and Social Deal must ensure a fair and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protections for vulnerable groups.
How to turn electricity bills into tools for climate action and social justice
17 January 2025 - What if your electricity bill could help fight climate change and tackle inequality? Europe’s energy transition is not just about counting solar panels and wind turbines: it is about making the system work for everyone
EUSEW2025: Focus on fair, competitive green transition
10 January 2025 - European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is taking place from June 10 to 12 in Brussels with online streaming available
European Green Deal’s secret weapon: education
30 December 2024 - The success of the European Green Deal depends on the ability of citizens to understand and adopt new technologies and practices
EUSEW2025 awards applications are open
29 November 2024 - EUSEW awards are a recognition of the success of projects and the individual and collective efforts with outstanding results in energy efficiency and renewable energy
Every watt counts: Simple steps to cut energy use and emissions
22 July 2024 - Reducing energy consumption in Europe is crucial for environmental and economic reasons
Navigating the complex landscape of energy ethics for a sustainable future: A European perspective
26 June 2024 - We live in an era that is defined by rapid technological advancements and a growing global population. That makes the ethical implications of our energy choices more critical than ever