EU Energy News

Today the European Commission launched a new call for proposals with co-funding of up to €300,000 to support awareness-raising initiatives focused on Arctic communities, including youth and indigenous people.

A LIFE-funded project has demonstrated that vertical farming inside a dismountable stainless-steel tank can cut water use by up to 98%, reduce carbon emissions and multiply crop yields, with no pesticides or herbicides.

The Innovation Fund is continuing to support the deployment of net-zero technologies across Europe with 54 projects signing their grant agreements and six more invited to start preparing the grant agreement.

Air pollution remains a serious threat to public health in Europe. LIFE projects aiming to clean up the air we breathe got together for a LIFE networking meeting to share experiences, solutions and results.

The European Commission has selected nine hydrogen production projects under the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB).

BOOSTING ENGAGEMENT TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY

The LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 have been launched. They’re your opportunity to help drive Europe’s green transition by turning your ideas into real investment solutions.

As Europe works to boost competitiveness and economic resilience, LIFE turns innovation into real-world solutions. A new publication shows how LIFE projects back innovation, strategic autonomy and resilience – the EU Competitiveness Compass pillars.

Public voting for the best European clean energy projects and leaders now open until 31 May.

A new Green Assist advisory project has kicked off to support the Aethos Foundation in advancing innovative solutions for recycling end-of-life aircraft materials and strengthening circularity and sustainability in Europe’s aviation sector.

LIFE projects from across Europe were represented at the 3rd European Carbon Farming Summit in Padua, Italy, where they presented their work and results.

Only projects included in the second Union list of PCIs and PMIs in the fields of electricity, smart electricity grids, smart gas grids, CO₂ networks, hydrogen and electrolysers are eligible and can apply for funding.

CINEA published the latest project data from the second Union list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) on the PCI-PMI Transparency Platform.

As the clean energy transition accelerates, new ways to encourage energy savings are needed. Blockchain, rarely used in the built environment and better known for cryptocurrencies, could help, as shown by an EU LIFE project.

The United Heat project, an innovative cross-border initiative connecting the neighbouring cities of Görlitz (Germany) and Zgorzelec (Poland) has started the construction phase to develop a more sustainable and climate-neutral district heating system.