Energy efficiency must be the foundation of Europe’s energy future
27/02/2012
Tomorrow, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee will vote on proposals to help the EU achieve its ambition of reducing energy consumption by 20% in 2020. Current forecasts predict that the EU is only...
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2050 Energy Roadmap underplays efficiency
15/12/2011
The European Commission's 2050 Energy Roadmap, due to be published today, shows that renewables are a vital part of a successful and affordable decarbonisation process. But it sends out a weak message on energy efficiency...
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More transparency of trade in the energy market
14/09/2011
The European Parliament has voted today in favour of clear rules for derivatives trading and speculation on the electricity and gas market by adopting the so called REMIT regulation. It aims to improve transparency on these...
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MEPs call for strict safety regime for offshore oil and gas drilling
12/07/2011
MEPs today sent a strong signal of support to the European Commission for a tighter safety regime for offshore oil and gas activities, including site-specific contingency plans, in the wake of last year's Deepwater Horizon...
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Solar power: Meeting Europe's energy needs
01/06/2011
As European countries consider the energy challenges for the future in meeting increased demand whilst reviewing the safety and sustainability of nuclear power, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats are highlighting today, in a...
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Time to make EU Emission Trading Scheme work
31/05/2011
In the wake of Fukushima, the German decision to decommission its nuclear power stations by 2022 and the fastest-ever rise in global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010, the Liberal and Democrat Group (ALDE) in the European...
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Commission energy proposals "a betrayal of Europe's interests"
08/03/2011
European Commission proposals on energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been criticised by ALDE spokespersons for energy and environment.
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EU Governments' promises on greater competitiveness not matched by delivery
04/02/2011
Reacting to the results of today's European Council and the proposed Pact for Competiveness, Guy VERHOFSTADT, President of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament said:
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ALDE calls for sustainable energy strategy ahead of EU summit
03/02/2011
Ahead of the special EU energy summit on Friday (4 February), ALDE MEPs have called on Members States to make ambitious and bold decisions to put Europe's energy future on a sustainable footing.
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ALDE pushes European Council to prioritise energy efficiency
17/01/2011
In a letter to the President of the European Council, Herman van Rompuy, the Liberal and Democrat group in the European Parliament (ALDE) has asked for energy efficiency to be put at the top of the agenda of the Council's special...
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