Climate Change & Energy

2030 Energy Strategy

The European Commission adopted in January 2014 a new "climate and energy framework". This legislative "package" aims at progressing towards a low-carbon economy....

EU Emissions Trading

The EU ETS puts a cap on the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by business and creates a market and price for carbon allowances. It covers 45% of EU emissions, including ...

Long Term Strategy

In March 2011, the European Commission published a “Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050”, a document aiming to explore the decarbonisa...

Taxation on Energy

The Energy Taxation Directive (2003/96/EC) sets a minimum taxation rate for energy products. Article 4 specifies that the Directive does not apply to energy products...