- Contributes to European Commission priorities
Portfolio overview
Energy production and consumption account for 75 % of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving a cleaner energy system will be crucial for attaining future European targets. This green transition must support European industries’ competitiveness, whilst providing affordable, sustainable and secure solutions.
This portfolio will pave the way towards an emissions reduction target of at least 55 % by 2030. It will support REPowerEU and Fit for 55 policy targets, and will help to implement the Energy Efficiency Directive and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive by analysing the national progress reports.
Objectives
Support the increase of renewables and clean energyShape future energy markets, and greater integration of renewables with efficient solutions into the existing system, while ensuring supply security.
Analyse energy-related issues requiring policy interventionExamine complex issues including technology, infrastructure, buildings, competitiveness, supply chains and standards.
Assess EU clean energy ecosystemsDevelop tools to reflect new geopolitical and sustainability challenges and policy objectives by assessing EU clean energy ecosystems.
Identify effective instruments for energy policyIdentify tools to reduce energy consumption and promote decarbonisation in buildings, considering financial and social aspects.
Identify measures against growing energy needsAddress energy demand in the ICT sector, decarbonise buildings and transport, and promote energy citizenship through behavioural economics, while considering energy poverty.
Help to integrate skills in hydrogen and gasExplore how to integrate skills in hydrogen technologies, decarbonised gases and liquids, with expertise in gas infrastructure.
Upgrade energy modelsIntegrate energy models into a comprehensive system to assess capacity expansion needs.
Support grid digitalisationSupport digitalisation with innovative tools and work on the interoperability of grid infrastructure by facilitating data exchange.
