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📰 Inside the EU Bubble: EFIEES' Weekly News Roundup   Here are the latest news inside the EU Bubble with our EFIEES' Weekly News Roundup!   Our team has selected the most relevant news related to EFIEES' activities from the past week, to keep you informed about developments within the EU Bubble.   Here are the highlights of the week:   ⭐ The European Commission published a guidance to help Member States to reach the #EED 2030 energy efficiency target,   ⭐ The Hungarian presidency presented its program for its upcoming Council presidency, to “Make Europe Great Again“ #HU24EU,   ⭐ The EU Science, Research and Innovation (Joint Research Centre) shows uneven progress in reducing emissions in the #EUETS,   ⭐ More than 500 stakeholders call on the EU to keep the #GreenDeal as an "absolute priority" (ENGIE, Euroheat & Power, Energy Cities, etc.)   ⭐ Twelve organisations call on the European Commission and Member States to reduce the #skills gap in the green #transition (eu.bac, Efficient Buildings Europe, European Heat Pump Association, etc.), ⭐ European businesses presented four deals to go beyond the #GreenDeal.   🔎 More on this and other news in our EU Bubble newsletter, shared to our members: https://lnkd.in/eAVBN8GE #GreenDeal

📰 Inside the EU Bubble: EFIEES' Weekly News Roundup   Here are the latest news inside the EU Bubble with our EFIEES' Weekly News Roundup!   Our team has selected the most relevant news related to EFIEES' activities from the past week, to keep you informed about developments within the EU Bubble.   Here are the highlights of the week:   ⭐ The new European Parliament has been elected, acting a shift to the right and still allowing for a centre-parties majority,   ⭐ The draft priorities of the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union have been leaked, with a focus on #geothermal energy, #NECPs and #electricity network development,   ⭐ The draft EU Strategic Agenda for 2024-29 has been leaked,   ⭐ Deputy Director-General for Energy Mechthild Wörsdörfer urged the next European Commission to prioritise policy implementation,   ⭐ The European Commission is working on a broader strategy for #heating and #cooling including #heatpumps, ⭐ World countries are off track to achieve affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern #energy by 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports.     🔎 More on this and other news in our EU Bubble newsletter, shared to our members: https://lnkd.in/eAVBN8GE #GreenDeal

The European Parliament has voted through the highly anticipated Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), one of the cornerstones of the Green Deal Industrial Plan (GDIP). 👏 Hydrogen Is recognised as key strategic technology for Europe’s clean transition and economic resilience. However, the legislation fails to leverage the momentum of the hydrogen industry, omitting the sector from much-needed specific support measures and an overall lack of EU funds for these technologies. 👍 NZIA aims to speed up permitting processes for manufacturing projects in Member States and act as a catalyser for public and private investment into clean technologies. This endeavour, as part of the GDIP, will be essential to repairing, retaining, and strengthening Europe’s industrial competitiveness. However, a lack of available funding plus hydrogen’s omission from non-price/resilience criteria in public auctions threaten to undermine the end-goal. 🎯 NZIA contains ambitious 2030 targets and that, as well as the inclusion of hydrogen technologies, shows Europe’s policymakers are serious about global industrial competitiveness. 🇪🇺 The next European Commission should follow the recommendation of the Letta and Draghi reports if we are serious about keeping a vibrant manufacturing supply chain for hydrogen in Europe.

📢 Join us for the event: EUROPEAN BACKBONE TALK: WHY REGIONS MATTER 📅 5 March 2024 📍 Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU, Brussels 🎤 Our Executive Director ad interim Mirela Atanasiu will be speaking at 11:10 am CET in the panel  “The view from Brussels: developing European H2 infrastructure” Together with 🎤 Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe 🎤 Jens Geier, MEP, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) & Rapporteur of the H2 Strategy 💡 The ramp-up of the hydrogen market is a key part of Europe's economic transformation. The transnational “European Hydrogen Backbone” project promotes the construction of pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen across Europe, which is crucial for the development of the hydrogen economy in the future. More information & registration 👇 https://lnkd.in/edtSTZJr #hydrogen #hydrogentechnologies #hydrogeninfrastructure

International Recognition: A Diplomatic Encounter at the Embassy of Greece In a recent highlight, ENGAIA had the distinct honor of meeting with the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou, at the Embassy of Greece in Vienna. This rare and prestigious encounter allowed us to exchange insights and opinions on our pivotal role in the Austrian renewable energy market. The discussion emphasized the importance of international collaboration and showcased our commitment to creating a global impact in the realm of sustainable energy. As we reflect on our recent achievements, ENGAIA remains steadfast in our mission to drive positive change through renewable energy transition. We are excited about the future possibilities that lie ahead, and we look forward to continuing our journey towards a more sustainable Austria. #ENGAIA #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GreenFuture #Austria #AustrianPhotovoltaics #GlobalImpact

🇭🇺 Hungary's Priorities for the EU Council Presidency 🇪🇺 Starting July 1, 2024, Hungary will assume the Presidency of the EU Council from the Kingdom of Belgium for the next six months. 🇪🇺 Key priorities for research and innovation: 1️⃣ Addressing the fragmentation of the European Research Area 2️⃣ Reducing the innovation gap 3️⃣ Reinforcing R&I cooperation 💪 The presidency's motto is "Make Europe Great Again" 🌍 🌟 Central themes: 🔹 Increasing competitiveness & combatting fragmentation of the European R&I ecosystems 🔹 Stocktaking of the achievements of the European Research Area 🔹 Strengthening the role of advanced materials  🔹 Reinforced R&I cooperation in the whole lifecycle of biomass More information 👉 https://shorturl.at/9XUT6   #EUPresidency #EU2024

The European Parliament has voted through the highly anticipated Net-Zero Industry Act (#NZIA), one of the cornerstones of the Green Deal Industrial Plan (#GDIP). ⚡ Hydrogen Europe welcomes the recognition of #hydrogen technologies as key strategic technologies for Europe's #cleantransition and economic resilience. However, the legislation fails to leverage the momentum of the hydrogen industry, omitting the sector from much-needed specific support measures and an overall lack of EU funds for these technologies. 💸 “Hydrogen Europe welcomes the inclusion of all crucial hydrogen technologies in the scope of the NZIA legislation, which is essential for European competitiveness on the global stage. We urge lawmakers to bridge the gap between ambition and reality by increasing available funding for strategic technologies and implementing a Capital Markets Union to maximise European potential,” said Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe. 📒 Hydrogen Europe draws particular attention to the conclusions of the recent Enrico Letta report to the Council of the European Union, which calls for radical change to the single market in order to keep pace with the likes of the US and China in the clean tech revolution and other industrial sectors. The concept of a Capital Markets Union, mentioned in the Letta report and anticipated too in the upcoming #Draghi report, can stop the exodus of European companies to more favourable market conditions abroad. The simplification of processes for Important Projects of Common European Interest (#IPCEI) and creation of a pan-EU state aid framework will also help. 👉 See our press release here: https://lnkd.in/eFASpPpa

📣 #CallforProposal | Green Hydrogen Research 🌱 #GreenHydrogen and its economic ramp-up are crucial for a #sustainable economy and the #energy and #climate transition. 🔬 #Research and #Development play a crucial role in this process as they provide the solutions for green hydrogen along the entire value chain. 🧪 That is why the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung are pushing ahead with research on green hydrogen. 🤝 Therefore, with this call for proposals, the German and Italian ministries, BMBF, MAECI and MUR, intend to strengthen the Italian-German cooperation in green hydrogen research and stimulate the related innovation processes in both countries. 🎯 The funding measure offers higher education institutions, non-university research institutions and commercial companies (in particular #SMEs) the opportunity to engage in joint research projects with partners from Italy and Germany and to take advantage of the existing cooperation potential in both countries. ⏰ Deadline for submission: 07 June 2024, 5 p.m. (CEST) More information: https://lnkd.in/eRRUh4va #villavigoni

📢 We are proud to present the #ProGreenDeal Spring Edition course, which will start in spring 2025 for Ukrainian and Moldovan energy experts. The Green Deal Ukraїna project of Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, in close partnership with the Florence School of Regulation and the Kyiv School of Energy Policy, with the support of ERSTE Foundation, announces the launch of the Pro Green Deal Spring Edition course. The course not only provides knowledge about energy policy and climate reforms, but also the opportunity to learn from the best experts, work with mentoring support and participate in international events. 📅 Course dates: 9 January - 21 July 2025 💻 Format: Online with the possibility of offline events 💼 Course language: English 💡 Application deadline: 22 November 2024 🌱 What you will get: ●     Intensive course focusing on the European Green Deal and its impact on energy reforms ●     Mentoring sessions with industry leaders ●     Certificate of Completion ●     Opportunity to join the experts community through participation in high level events, such as the Green Deal Ukraїna annual conference in Kyiv. Who is this course for?  We are looking for decision-makers from Ukraine and Moldova with experience in the energy sector and an intention to contribute to sustainable development. 📋Find out more about the program on the website: https://lnkd.in/ect53WUB 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eRNj-mma Thank you to Yana Barinova and Olena Sushkova from the ERSTE Foundation for their partnership. #EnergyPolicy #ClimateReforms #EuropeanGreenDeal #EnergyExperts #CapacityBuilding

How to efficiently and impactfully promote #hydrogen opportunities in the #Baltic Sea region? Obviously by arranging an event at the Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft in #Berlin with key stakeholders from government and industry. Many thanks to the Polish Embassy in Berlin that co-hosted with the Baltic Sea region embassies an event “Development of the hydrogen market in the Baltic Sea region”. Key takeaways: 📌 Baltic Sea region collaboration has great potential.   Not only in terms of ability to increase RES- production but also in terms of proximity to markets, storage capacities, and already existing history of cooperation. ⚖️  Good discussion on whether hydrogen economy developments should be perceived as environmental, economic or security policy perspective. Common view was that all aspects need to be considered and therefore the current trend of Clean Industrial Deal is a positive development. 🔧  Regulatory stability is essential for investments to move forward. Recent proposals on changing the rules of the game (regulation) are most likely counter-productive. Many thanks to all speakers and participants and special thanks to master of ceremony Bartosz Arabik from the Polish Embassy and to co-panelists Nemunas Biknius Pawel Sek and Dirk Manske. #gasgrid #hydrogen #collaboration