Time to turn energy taxation from an obstacle to a driver of the energy transition
Letter from the Electrification Alliance to the EU-27 Finance Ministers, regarding the Energy Taxation Directive negotiations, ahead of the informal meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers of the 22-24 February 2024 Dear Ministers, Direct electrification via homegrown clean energy sources is the most efficient …
Electrification Alliance Statement on Europe’s 2040 Climate Target
The Electrification Alliance welcomes the EU's commitment to clean and smart electrification as the key driver for the 2040 climate target, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy consumption. Yet we advocate for a clear Electrification Action Plan, with an intermediary target of at least …
EU Unveils Action Plan to Boost Electricity Grids for Green Transition
In a significant move towards advancing the European Green Deal and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy systems, the European Commission has published a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at enhancing the efficiency and expansion of electricity grids across the European Union. The Electrification Alliance welcomes …
Net Zero? It’s all about electrification.
Today, the Electrification Alliance unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch event, European Commissioner …
Joint Statement on the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)
Brussels, March 24, 2023 To: [attaché name]Permanent Representation of [Member State] to the European Union The Electrification Alliance is heartened to see the progress made by the Czech Presidency in reaching a first compromise text on the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD), which clarifies the tax …