EU Energy News

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.

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.