EU Energy News

GREENJET has developed an innovative water-saving technology designed to reduce water and energy consumption without compromising comfort. The company applied for Green Assist support to strengthen its international expansion strategy and scale its sustainability-driven business model.

European consumers eat nearly 10 million tons of cheese a year — an average of around 20 kg per person. One LIFE project found an ingenious solution for reusing millions of tons of waste from cheese production.

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

Under the first call, 19 project beneficiaries across France, Czechia, Spain, Greece, the Netherlands and Sweden signed grant agreements amounting to €210 million which, together with €1.3 billion from EIB loans, mobilised over €830 million in other resources.

Meet the new hashtag#EUSEW2026 cohort of Young Energy Ambassadors! Youth remains at the centre of EUSEW: 30 young professionals aged 18-35 working, studying or volunteering in the field of clean energy are chosen every year to engage in the dialogue on Europe’s clean energy transition.

Coming soon: Financial and technical support for innovative renewable energy results development from H2020 and HE projects to start-ups and SMEs.

With €3.4 million budget and €1.87 million EU co-funding, LIFE FIT’s Rail-Flow shifted freight to rail 32 countries, saving 115,000 litres of diesel, cutting costs and attracting €12.5 million investment.

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is heating up – discover the event programme and plan your week, explore the sessions and show up ready on 9 -11 June 2026, in Brussels and online.

In Italy, the redevelopment of a historic textile factory aims to transform an abandoned industrial complex into a vibrant and sustainable space for the local community. With support from Green Assist, the project is strengthening its development and financing strategy.

As air pollution remains a critical health and environmental challenge in Europe, the LIFE V-aiR project is leveraging immersive digital experiences to engage citizens and policymakers in building a healthier future.

Many of Europe’s rivers suffer from pollution and have been severely altered from their natural course. To mark World Water Day on 22 March 2026, we highlight how two LIFE projects have been restoring rivers to their former glory.

This year, more than 800 participants came to Brussels and had the opportunity to explore a wide range of community and EU initiatives at the Climate Action Village.

The LIFE Waste2Protein project laid the foundation for REPLOID’s insect bioconversion business, now valued at €200 million, with the first commercial ReFarmUnit installation in Germany and further market deployment underway.

As Europe celebrates the International Day of Forests, we take a look at two LIFE projects supporting both the forests themselves and the wider communities which depend on them for jobs, prosperity and economic opportunities.

CINEA has just published its 2026 Annual Work Programme, detailing the priorities and performance indicators for the year.