Energy union 

United by energy and climate concerns 

       

Six new rights for EU electricity consumers  

Consumers will enjoy additional rights for electricity thanks to new EU rules on access to price comparison sites, use of home-produced energy and energy monitors. Find out more.

       

Mitigating climate change with the EU's clean energy policy  

Fighting climate change continues to be one of the EU's priorities. Find out what MEPs have done to boost energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.

       

Buying energy-efficient products: the EU energy label explained 

MEPs approved plans to simplify energy labels. Check out our infographic to find out how energy consumption is measured and how much it costs.

       

The EU's energy dependence: facts and figures 

The EU imports more than half of the energy it consumes and that can make it vulnerable to external energy suppliers such as Russia. To improve the situation, the European Commission presented the Energy Union plan to reduce this dependence, as well as to create a single European energy market. Read on to find out the key facts and figures about the EU’s energy imports and how it varies from country to country.

       

Europe’s increasing need for gas supply security (infographic) 

Discover key facts and figures about natural gas in Europe and how the EU wants to ensure gas supply security.

       

Buzek: "Energy union can help to boost economic growth and jobs" 

Energy issues have dominated the EU's political agenda for a long time. When Jean-Claude Juncker took over as president of the European Commission, one of his priorities was creating an energy union. Today this union will be debated with Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič. Ahead of the debate we spoke to former EP President Jerzy Buzek, a Polish member of the EPP group who is now the chair of the EP's energy committee. about the energy union and the role Parliament should play.

       

Energy efficiency: new EU rules for buildings and homes 

Improving the energy efficiency of buildings could cut heating bills as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Watch our video to learn more.

       

Gas imports: new rules for pipelines from non-EU countries 

Find out where Europe gets its gas from and what impact EU rules will have on pipelines such as Nord Stream 2.

       

EU targets: more renewables, better energy efficiency (video) 

The European Parliament has approved new EU targets increasing the use of renewables and improving energy efficiency. Learn more in our video.

       

Renewable energy: setting ambitious targets for Europe 

Find out what the share of renewable energy is in different EU countries, how close they are to reaching ambitious goals for 2020 and 2030.