Energy transition

European Structural and Investment Funds supported SMEs, employment of millions of people and clean energy production

In 2014-2020, the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) unleashed a total investment of €731 billion, of which €535 billion was funded by the EU, fostering lasting socio-economic convergence, territorial cohesion, social Europe and a smooth green and digital transition. This is explained in the 2022 Summary Report on the Implementation of the ESI […]

Cost-Benefit Sharing in Cross-border Renewable Energy Cooperation Projects

Commission Notice Guidance on Cost-Benefit Sharing in Cross-border Renewable Energy Cooperation Projects

€869 million for a just climate transition in Spain #JustTransitionFund

Spain will receive almost €869 million from the Just Transition Fund (JTF) following the adoption of the Just Transition Programme and its Territorial Just Transition Plan (TJTP). The funding will help the country firmly advance in the transition towards a climate-neutral economy in a fair way. Spain is on track to phase out coal for […]

Horizon Europe. Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use

Horizon Europe. Research and Innovation Actions. Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use (HORIZON-CL5-2023-D4-01). Call for proposals: Innovative cost-efficient solutions for zero-emission buildings. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D4-01-01 Future-proofing historical buildings for the clean energy transition. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D4-01-02 Interoperable solutions for positive energy districts (PEDs), including a better integration of local renewables and local excess heat sources. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D4-01-03 Thermal management and […]

Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply

Horizon Europe. Research and Innovation Actions. Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply (HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01). Call for proposals: Renewable Energy Valleys to increase energy security while accelerating the green transition in Europe. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01-01 PV integration in buildings and in infrastructure. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01-02 Floating PV Systems. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01-03 Solar Systems for Industrial Process Heat and Power. HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01-04 Critical technologies for […]

EU Cohesion Policy: €37.3 billion for Spain to support its green transition and a fair and competitive economy

In 2021-2027, Spain will benefit from €37.3 billion in Cohesion Policy funding to accelerate the country's green transition, finance innovation and digitisation, increase the employment rate and improve local social services. The strategy and details for these investments are set out in the Partnership Agreement between Spain and the Commission. The strategy will mainly focus […]

Report on Energy Subsidies EU 2022

Report on Energy Subsidies in the EU in 2022

Resolution of the ECoR REPowerEU

Resolution of the European Committee of the Regions. REPowerEU: cities and regions accelerating the energy transition