In this podcast we explore the potential ecological benefits of increasing our capacity to store energy, especially from renewable sources. As the availability of some renewable energy sources is variable and intermittent, devising new energy storage capacities could ensure energy security and reliability and help the EU in its efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

EPRS Science and Technology Podcast - What if increased energy storage could help fix climate change?

The energy crisis of 2022 has brought new challenges for the EU electricity market. Concerns over very high prices, security of energy supply, and the need to increase decarbonisation have sparked discussions on the need to redesign the EU's electricity market. After the short-term measures adopted to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, the European Commission has unveiled its much-awaited plan to reform the electricity market, with a triple objective: to shelter consumers from excessive bills, boost renewables and enhance competitiveness.

EPRS Policy podcast - Revamping the EU electricity market

The EU solar energy strategy proposed under the REPowerEU plan aims to make solar energy a cornerstone of the EU energy system. Boosting renewable energy is also an important part of the European Green Deal in the context of the green transition towards climate neutrality. Solar energy is affordable, clean and has been the fastest-growing energy source in the last decade. It can be used for electricity and heating, while also helping reduce EU dependency on energy imports by replacing them with domestic production. EU measures to boost solar energy include making the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of new buildings obligatory within a specific timeframe, streamlining permitting procedures for renewable energy projects, improving the skills base in the solar sector and boosting the EU's capacity to manufacture photovoltaic panels.

EPRS policy podcast - Solar energy in the EU

<p>By making energy more efficient, Europeans will see their energy bills reduced. In addition, Europe will diminish its reliance on external suppliers of oil and gas, improve local air quality and protect the climate.</p>

<p>By 2030, energy efficiency in the EU must have improved by 32.5%, whereas the share of energy from renewables should make up at least 32% of the EU’s gross final consumption. Both targets are to be reviewed by 2023. These targets can only be raised, not lowered. Lower energy bills and the right to become a renewable self-consumer will be the result.</p>

#EUelections2019 - Clean energy and energy efficiency

Voting session

MEPs debate and take a final vote on the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks and on new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.

Plenary debate - Reform of the energy and electricity markets

EP Plenary session - Powering Europe’s future - advancing the fusion industry for energy independence and innovation

EP Plenary session - Rise of energy prices and fighting energy poverty

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint debate - Reform of the energy and electricity markets

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

EP Plenary session - Commission statements - State of the Energy Union

AGRI Public hearing on '  Energy efficiency on farms '

Press Conference on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive

EP Plenary Session - Short presentation Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Press conference on ' Clean Energy Package '

Plenary session week 3 2018 in Strasbourg - VOTES followed by explanations of votes - Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Report: José Blanco López

Plenary session week 3 2018 in Strasbourg - Debates on clean energy

Plenary session week 3 2018 in Strasbourg - Debate on energy efficiency, renewables and the governance of the Energy Union.

Plenary session Week 24 2017 in Strasbourg - Energy efficiency labelling - Compensation for wrongly labelled energy-related products - Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement

ITRE roundtable on the ' Energy Efficiency Directive '

The facade of the Henkel Building, former wash powder productions Plant now headquarters of the Danish Building and Property Agency in Copenhagen Denmark, May 24, 2012. Denmark renovates the heat supply in historical buildings with more energy efficiency technology.

Construction fair in Brussels: employment, industry, energy saving, energy.

Energie solaire, energie verte

Renewable energy

This infoclip illustrates: various shots of an electric car in the streets of Uppsala (Sweden), wireless charging pad with magnetic field, app on cell phone, car in the garage.

Infoclip: European Energy Union - Wireless e-car

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates : Retrofitting of Social Houses in Roosendaal, The Netherlands. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (4) New ways of using energy - Retrofitting of Social Houses, Roosendaal, The Netherlands

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates : EcoDesign Label, Brussels, Belgium, Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (7) New ways of using energy - EcoDesign Label, Brussels, Belgium

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates : Recycled Cardboard Furniture, La Monnerie-le-Montel, France. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (8) New ways of using energy - Recycled Cardboard Furniture, La Monnerie-le-Montel, France

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates : Recycled Thermic Insulation Products in Roanne, France. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (6) New ways of using energy - Recycled Thermic Insulation Products, Roanne, France

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates : Smart Home Appliances, Brussels, Belgium. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (10) New ways of using energy - Smart Home Appliances, Brussels, Belgium

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates : Energy Efficiency Certification in Brussels, Belgium. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (5) New ways of using energy - Energy Efficiency Certification, Brussels, Belgium

This stockshot illustrates 1. Green E-motion an Electric Cars Project in Barcelona, Spain. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (1) New ways of using energy - Green E-motion: Electric Cars Project, Barcelona, Spain

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. Grid4EU Project, Monte Castello, Italy. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (9) New ways of using energy - Grid4EU Project, Monte Castello, Italy

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy.This stockshot illustrates a SmartGrid Demo Project in Bornholm, Denmark. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (3) New ways of using energy - SmartGrid Demo Project, Bornholm, Denmark

The European Union produced a video stockshots on the new ways of using energy. This stockshot illustrates 2. Brutopia, an Energy Efficient Building in Brussels, Belgium. Source: European Commission

Infoclip: (2) New ways of using energy - Brutopia: Energy Efficient Building, Brussels, Belgium

This infoclip illustrates the use of renewable energy in Europe : photovoltaic installation on a house in Belgium, photovoltaic park in Greece, wind energy park in Belgium, production of biomass in France, biogas production site in Germany and pellet production in Belgium.

Infoclip: Renewable energy in the internal energy market

In a joint meeting in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs and MPs from all EU Member States debated on single energy market, sustainable production and security of energy supply. Concluding remarks by

Towards a European Energy Community: extracts from the concluding remarks

In a joint meeting in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs and MPs from all EU Member States debated on single energy market, sustainable production and security of energy supply. Opening statements by Jerzy BUZEK, José BONO MARTINEZ, President of the Spansh Congress of Deputies, Javier ROJO GARCIA, President of the Spanish Senate.

Towards a European Energy Community: opening statements by Jerzy BUZEK, José BONO MARTINEZ, President of the Spansh Congress of Deputies, Javier ROJO GARCIA, President of the Spanish Senate

In a joint meeting in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs and MPs from all EU Member States debated on single energy market, sustainable production and security of energy supply. Statements by M. A. MASTROMAURO, Member of the Italian parliament, P. LEQUILLER, Member of the French parliament, F. CASOLI, Member of the Italian senate and A. GAJDUSKOVA, Member of the Czech senate.

Towards a European Energy Community: extract from the joint parliamentary meeting

Jerzy BUZEK, EP President, speaks about the initiative 'Towards a European Energy Community', after the meeting of Committee on Environment Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament, in Brussels.

Towards a European Energy Community: extracts from the statement by Jerzy BUZEK, EP President

The event "Towards a European Energy Community" takrs place in the European Parliament in Brussels. In a joint meeting in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs and MPs from all EU Member States debated on single energy market, sustainable production and security of energy supply.

Towards a European Energy Community: extract from the event

The construction of the community centre in Villers-le-Bouillet, Belgium results a modern house which fits all the standards of a passive-house. The building is built with natural materials, wood and reed to guarantee a better insulation than a usual house. Passive houses benefits are among others some environmental, economical and social benefits. Compared to traditional buildings, passive houses are optimal solution in terms of life cycle costs. Since the energy demand of a passive house is extremely low, it is also the most beneficial solution for the environment. No matter the climate or geographical region, passive houses stay at a comfortable temperature year round with minimal energy inputs. In addition, passive houses have so small heat losses that no conventional heating system is needed so it's not obligatory to invest in a central heating or stoves and in this way, the saved money can be invested in a better heat insulation.

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