EC Highlights R&D Job Creation Potential

The European Commission has highlighted the potential of R&D initiatives to make a significant contribution to job creation in the European Union.

New IEA Head Outlines Key Objectives

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new Executive Director, Maria van der Hoeven, has outlined her vision for the Agency’s future, drawing particular attention to the importance of establishing a mechanism to strengthen cooperation with emerging economies.

Energy Companies Question Binding Targets

European energy companies have highlighted their own efforts to promote energy efficiency, rejecting calls for binding efficiency targets.

Spain Cuts Renewables Subsidies

The Spanish government has decided to suspend all subsidies for renewable energy projects, with immediate effect, meaning it will no longer provide subsidies for new wind, solar, co-generation or waste incineration projects.