Kickstarting the emergence of an EU industry – Interview with MEP Christophe Grudler

By Cécil in Europe

For the past five years, you’ve been a member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). What is your assessment of the 2019- 2024 mandate in terms of energy transition? Christophe Grudler: The 2019-2024 term was based on the discussion and adoption of the Green Deal, leading to a revision of the entire energy-climate framework of the EU to adapt it to the objective of reducing the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, with a view to achieving…

Fit for 55… and what next? – White Paper by EdEn

By EdEn in Energies

With the European elections just a few months away, the time has come to take stock of the 2019-2024 term of office and define a post-Fit for 55 programme, as well as the next steps for the European Union’s action against climate change. While the past five years…

Electric roads: it’s time to get ready

By EdEn in Europe

In France, heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for almost 28% of land transport emissions (+ 15% as compared to 1990’s level). In order to tackle this challenge, the European Commission has proposed a tightening of CO2 emission standards for heavy duty vehicles…

Sustainable aviation Fuels (SAF) – Research Paper

By EdEn in Aviation

With the adoption of the ReFuelEU regulation, a clear trajectory has been set up in Europe for the incorporation of SAF in aviation fuels with a target of 70% of SAF in 2050, including 35% in the form of synthetic fuels of non-biological origin. Reaching these targets…

Developing a strong heat pump industry in the EU

By EdEn in Building

Heat pumps are both energy efficient and increasingly carbon neutral, which is why they are a key part of the EU’s strategy to decarbonise its building sector. The heat pump sector is also a source of income and of employment and data shows that the heat pump market…

Destination sustainable aviation

By EdEn in Aviation

The aviation sector plays a key role in the EU economy, fostering innovation and providing two million direct jobs in the European Union and almost 10 million indirect jobs, including in the supply chain and in tourism. But air transport also raises concerns about…

A revised EPBD: Faster decarbonisation of the EU’s building stock?

By EdEn in Building

EdEn participated in the event – A revised EPBD – Faster decarbonisation of the EU‘s building stock? on 17 May 2022 with : • Stefan Moser, Director, Buildings and products, DG ENER • Mariangiola Fabbri, Head of Research, Buildings…

Hydrogen in the road haulage sector

By EdEn in Energies

Although there is a general agreement that hydrogen trucks, or rather fuel cell electric trucks, may be a suitable solution for the decarbonisation of long-haul heavy goods vehicles, there is currently no hydrogen market in road transport. The production,…

EdEn reacts to the green taxonomy draft delegated act

By EdEn in Energies

EdEn welcomes the proposal made by the European Commission on the 31^st of December to include nuclear activities within the “green taxonomy” under certain conditions. If this inclusion was confirmed at the end of the consultation procedure that has…

Fit for 55 : choosing the “Emission Reduction First” over the “Energy Efficiency First” principle

By EdEn in Energies

Setting clear objectives is a crucial prerequisite to implementing an effective strategy for climate action. The Fit for 55 package is supposed to focus on achieving GHG emission reduction, as climate neutrality is considered the ultimate goal of the EU’s energy…