World News

EU must cut back energy use now to avoid shortages in 2023: IEA

The International Energy Agency has warned that EU could face a shortfall of natural gas next year if countries do not act now

12/12/2022

Spain

Calls for flexible gas price cap at EU-Med9 summit

Leaders and representatives from nine Mediterranean and Southern European countries on Friday called on the European Union to come up with a more flexible gas price cap initiative than the recently proposed cap of €220 per megawatt hour,

10/12/2022

Earth News

Fuel prices have forced us to use energy more efficiently, IEA says

There’s still a way to go, however, if the world is to reach emissions targets by 2050 the International Energy Agency warns.

02/12/2022

Earth News

Cooking for less: Tips and tricks to save money on your energy bills

Worried about the cost of living crisis? These 9 energy-saving cooking tips could lower your bills.

03/11/2022

Hungary

Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy

The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.

30/10/2022

Spain

Some Europeans are moving to Spain to escape soaring energy prices

The Spanish town of Benidorm has long been a place Europeans flocked to for the summer. Now it is a place for some to escape soaring energy costs.

23/10/2022

Europe News

What measures are European countries taking to conserve energy?

This is how some countries around Europe are trying to reduce their gas and electricity bills ahead of what is set to be a tough winter.

21/10/2022

World News

Lithuania offers a large support package on energy prices

Up against an energy price catastrophe, the Lithuanian government will present a package of financial support which they say will be among the largest in the EU measured by the share of GDP.

07/09/2022

Ecotech

Paris expands its underground cooling system to beat the heat

Paris' urban cooling network is set to triple in size, reducing the city's temperature by 1°C.

28/07/2022

Ecotech

Meet the viral parkour group climbing Paris to save the environment

A French parkour collective are swinging around Paris to try and reduce energy consumption in France.

27/07/2022

Denmark

Europe at epicentre of the first global energy crisis, says IEA chief

One of the factors is the war in Ukraine and Europe's reliance on Russian energy imports.

09/06/2022

Earth News

First 'carbon neutral' cancer surgery performed in the UK

The lessons learned on low-carbon procedures - from anaesthesia to energy efficiency - are set to be rolled out across the NHS.

26/05/2022

Earth News

Portugal is opening Europe's biggest floating solar park this year

The solar park will be the size of 4 football pitches and be made up of 12,000 panels.

09/05/2022

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron's second term priorities for Europe

Support for the European Union has been Emmanuel Macron’s trademark policy ever since he first came to power in 2017. The French president believes in the EU. Freshly re-elected, he now has five more years to pursue his goal of close cooperation between member states.

26/04/2022

Earth News

Will installing solar panels in your home cut your energy bills?

Is it worth investing in solar panels for your house? Here we look at costs, how it works in other countries, and whether you need to live in the sunshine for them to work.

14/04/2022

Earth News

Can I make my landlord insulate my home? Know your energy rights

We need better energy rules for ‘dodgy landlords’, says Insulate Britain.

02/04/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. How is Europe’s energy transition being shaped by the war in Ukraine?

Governments at all levels must support the electrification of heating, transport, and industry, in order to help us transition away from Russian fossil fuels.

24/03/2022

Earth News

How to turn your house into an eco home

With expert advice and calculations, these are the best ways to make yourself an eco home, no matter the budget.

19/03/2022

Earth News

Insulating your home is another way to act on Russian war, IEA says

Energy efficiency is an ‘unsung hero’ in the fuel and climate crisis, with a big part to play in the IEA's plan for EU security.

18/03/2022

Earth News

Why turning down your thermostat can ease a gas supply crisis

But would a more dependable solution be to deploy heat pumps to provide an energy efficient alternative to heat homes?

14/03/2022