REPowerEU 3 years on: Commission takes stock of progress to phase out Russian fossil fuels Marking 3 years since the launch of the REPowerEU Plan, the Commission takes stock of progress towards cleaner, more autonomous and affordable energy.

3 years ago, the EC launched the #REPowerEU Plan to phase out Russian energy imports. So far:
🔻 RU gas imports dropped from 150bcm to 52bcm
📉 RU crude oil dropped from 27% to 3%
🛑 coal imports are reduced to zero

We are now preparing legal proposals to phase out the rest. More ➡️ europa.eu/!6x6wdf

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Commission collects views in preparation of the European Grids Package The Commission has launched today a call for evidence and open public consultation related to the legal framework on European grids.

Have your say: We have just launched a public consultation on the upcoming European Grids Package, aiming to enhance electrification and support clean energy rollout for secure, affordable energy 🌱🇪🇺

#EUHaveYourSay by 8 July → europa.eu/!jQDBgC

EU to fully end its dependency on Russian energy The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union...

The #REPowerEU Roadmap, presented today, will pave the way to ensure the EU's full energy independency from Russia by stopping the import of

🔹 gas
🔹 oil
🔹 nuclear energy

while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union.

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Commission brings relief to European consumers and businesses with Action Plan to save €260 billion annually by 2040 The EU is at a crucial turning point for its competitiveness, decarbonisation and security, with a clear need to act. Structurally high energy costs are hurting our citizens and businesses.

The Affordable Energy Action Plan presents short-term measures to lower energy costs, complete the Energy Union, attract investments and prepare for energy crises. Work has only just begun - thank you to everyone who has contributed so far 🇪🇺🌱 europa.eu/!W4mp74

Commission steps up support for Ukraine's energy security and paves the way for full market integration * This package will allow for the full coupling of Ukraine's electricity market with the EU by early 2027, together with Moldova, as well as further integration in the EU gas sector, provided that Ukrai...

Today marks 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine. EC presented a new support package to Ukraine to secure its energy system against Russian attacks, facilitating integration into the EU energy system and boosting investment in renewables 🇪🇺🇺🇦
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Articles on energy themes A collection of recent, easy-to-read articles covering various energy topics, explaining Europe’s role in the clean energy transition.

Would you like to know more about EU energy policy?

If yes, these articles might be of interest. They cover a range of topics from #renewables to #nuclear 🇪🇺🌱

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Ein Meilenstein:

Gas storage Ensuring shared gas storage capacities in the EU is crucial to guarantee security of energy supply.

#GasStorage provides 25-30% of gas consumed in the EU during winter ❄️. It reduces the need to import additional gas and contributes to absorbing supply shocks.

Today's level is at 49%, fully in line with the reference 5-year average pre-crisis.

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How we got here: unity, cooperation and common effort. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this possible 🇵🇱 🇪🇪 🇱🇹 🇱🇻 🇪🇺

The end of an era.

The map displays the Baltic Sea region with a dark blue background representing the sea and lighter blue areas showing landmasses of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The title "PLUGGED INTO EUROPE" is prominently featured in white text at the centre with country flags above. Thin blue lines illustrate energy infrastructure, while icons in yellow and red denote specific locations. Administrative boundaries are outlined in subtle contrast, with a European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.

Plugged into Europe! 🔌

The Baltics 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 have disconnected from the Russian power grid and fully synchronised with the 🇪🇺 continental one, marking their energy independence.

After two decades of preparation, it is now time to benefit from our common energy system.

Yes, thank you so much for drawing my attention to that. Now corrected.

Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks As of today, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems.

A historic moment: Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid. Our interconnected Energy Union strengthens European security, competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts. Thank you to everyone who has contributed 🌟🇪🇺
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DG ENER Report: Monitoring the implementation of the Commission recommendation and guidance on speeding up permit-granting procedures for renewable energy and related infrastructure projects - Final report

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Today is International Day of Clean Energy. A reminder that the energy transition is necessary for climate, security and competitiveness. We work to deliver on the COP28 deal to 3x renewables and 2x energy efficiency - now with partners at the Global Energy Transition Forum 🇪🇺

We have entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition.

Breaking the bonds in the global economy is in no one’s interest.

Europe will keep seeking cooperation.

With our long-time friends.

And any country we share interests with

Watch my speech live here → europa.eu/!Jw63DJ

Commission and Member States confirm no gas supply concerns in the New Year 31 December 2024 marked the end of the Russian gas transit agreement via Ukraine. In an extraordinary meeting of the Gas Coordination Group held today, the Commission and the Member States from the Ce...

The end of 2024 also marked the end of the Russian gas transit agreement via Ukraine. We have prepared for this and today’s extraordinary meeting of the Gas Coordination Group confirmed that there are no security of supply of gas concerns #REPowerEU 🇪🇺 You can read more here: europa.eu/!VdPvFN

In focus: Winter preparedness - energy efficiency and savings tips On an individual level, we all can continue to take small actions to save energy, reduce our energy bills, contribute to lower fossil fuel imports, and reduce CO2 and methane emissions.

Days are getting longer and full European gas storage means we’re ready for winter. But saving energy is always a good idea🌟Lowering the temperature of the thermostat by just 1°C could save 7% of the energy used for heating, reducing the energy bill.

More tips here: europa.eu/!Qnhn67

My European energy experts starter pack just grew a lot, and became more gender-balanced, thanks to many good suggestions!
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That way, more people can benefit from it, and provide additional suggestions.
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A great day in Warsaw to prepare for the Polish Presidency, and meeting the brilliant students of University of Warsaw, think tanks and stakeholders @forumenergii.bsky.social Security, competitiveness, Ukraine and how the energy transition can contribute will be top of the agenda for all of us 🇵🇱🌱🇪🇺

Today is the first working day of the new @ec.europa.eu. A lot has been achieved the last 5 years; we now look forward to working with Commissioner Dan Jørgensen to implement and deliver affordable, clean and secure energy 🇪🇺🌱

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The von der Leyen II Commission officially takes office today.

We will work on seven ambitious political priorities to make Europe stronger, safer and fairer.

For a stronger and more united future.

Es lebe Europa, vive l'Europe, long live Europe.

European gas storage is key for security of supply. We are ready for this winter ❄️ So we are already now preparing the next by setting a trajectory for our gas storage filling in 2025. This will ensure full storage capacity before winter 2025-26 🇪🇺

Today at G20, @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen launched the Global Energy Transition Forum to ensure the world stays on track for the 2030 targets for renewables and energy savings. We build on EU leadership with @COP28_UAE & #COP29 towards #COP30 🇪🇺🇦🇪🇦🇿🇧🇷

Leaving Baku 🇦🇿 & #COP29 after intense days. Good progress on our global commitments to #3xRenewableEnergy #2xEnergyEfficiency & #CriticalEnergyTransitionMinerals towards transitioning away from fossil fuels. With many thanks to the brilliant @Energy4Europe teams🇪🇺🌱🇺🇳

Honoured to moderate the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Meeting to advance the recommendations of the UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals at #COP29 🇺🇳🇪🇺 unfccc.int/event/high-l...

Arrived at #COP29. Thank you to the brilliant youth representatives for sharing their thoughts 🌱 Full days ahead to enable 3xRenewables 2xEnergyEfficiency through investments, grids, storage and critical energy transition minerals 🇦🇿🇺🇳🇪🇺

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