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Journalism for the energy transition. We cover Europe's move to climate neutrality based on 10 years expertise with Germany's Energiewende.
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Two in three Germans are against EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
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67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
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December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Two in three Germans are against EU’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
67% say the ban is wrong, while 28% believe it is the right decision
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/two-thr...
Germany’s utilities need €68 bln in new equity for electricity and heating grid upgrades – report
"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
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"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
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December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Germany’s utilities need €68 bln in new equity for electricity and heating grid upgrades – report
"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
"The energy and heating transition poses major challenges for some municipalities...new financing models are needed"
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
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“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
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“The assessment that gas networks will no longer play a central role in the future is becoming increasingly widespread”
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/utiliti...
A brighter future: Why upgrading the grid is vital for Europe’s competitiveness
Europe’s climate goals, industrial plans and geopolitical ambitions are outpacing its electricity infrastructure
Europe’s climate goals, industrial plans and geopolitical ambitions are outpacing its electricity infrastructure
A brighter future: Why upgrading the grid is vital for Europe’s competitiveness
Europe’s climate goals, industrial plans and geopolitical ambitions are outpacing its electricity infrastructure. If upgrades do not speed up, the grid will become the main barrier to Europe’s success.
ecfr.eu
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A brighter future: Why upgrading the grid is vital for Europe’s competitiveness
Europe’s climate goals, industrial plans and geopolitical ambitions are outpacing its electricity infrastructure
Europe’s climate goals, industrial plans and geopolitical ambitions are outpacing its electricity infrastructure
Energy employment has surged, but growing skills shortages threaten future momentum
Strong investment in energy infrastructure drove a 2.2% rise in energy jobs last year, nearly double the rate of employment growth for the wider global economy
Strong investment in energy infrastructure drove a 2.2% rise in energy jobs last year, nearly double the rate of employment growth for the wider global economy
Energy employment has surged, but growing skills shortages threaten future momentum - News - IEA
Energy employment has surged, but growing skills shortages threaten future momentum - News from the International Energy Agency
www.iea.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Energy employment has surged, but growing skills shortages threaten future momentum
Strong investment in energy infrastructure drove a 2.2% rise in energy jobs last year, nearly double the rate of employment growth for the wider global economy
Strong investment in energy infrastructure drove a 2.2% rise in energy jobs last year, nearly double the rate of employment growth for the wider global economy
Europe Utilities Rethink Bets in Slow-to-Go-Green Southeast Asia
Shift underscores investor frustration with what was until recently a promising renewable-energy market
Shift underscores investor frustration with what was until recently a promising renewable-energy market
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Europe Utilities Rethink Bets in Slow-to-Go-Green Southeast Asia
Shift underscores investor frustration with what was until recently a promising renewable-energy market
Shift underscores investor frustration with what was until recently a promising renewable-energy market
2025 sees intense wildfire year in the Northern Hemisphere
Wildfire emissions in Europe climbed to record high
Wildfire emissions in Europe climbed to record high
2025 sees intense wildfire year in the Northern Hemisphere | Copernicus
An almost constant stream of wildfire smoke from Canada since April, extreme fires in southwest Europe, unusually intense dust transport events and important ozone concentrations related to heatwaves. As the meteorological summer comes to an end, the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) reviews the key air quality episodes of a busy season.
atmosphere.copernicus.eu
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
2025 sees intense wildfire year in the Northern Hemisphere
Wildfire emissions in Europe climbed to record high
Wildfire emissions in Europe climbed to record high
EU Reaches Deal on One-Year Delay to Deforestation Regulation
Negotiators soften requirements criticized at home and abroad for their bureaucratic burden and impact on trade
Negotiators soften requirements criticized at home and abroad for their bureaucratic burden and impact on trade
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
EU Reaches Deal on One-Year Delay to Deforestation Regulation
Negotiators soften requirements criticized at home and abroad for their bureaucratic burden and impact on trade
Negotiators soften requirements criticized at home and abroad for their bureaucratic burden and impact on trade
EU launches third European Hydrogen Bank auction, with budget of €1.3bn
Funds set to be topped up by a further €1.7bn from Germany and Spain via the EU’s auctions-as-a-service programme
Funds set to be topped up by a further €1.7bn from Germany and Spain via the EU’s auctions-as-a-service programme
BREAKING | EU launches third European Hydrogen Bank auction, with budget of €1.3bn
Funds set to be topped up by a further €1.7bn from Germany and Spain via the EU’s auctions-as-a-service programme
www.hydrogeninsight.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
EU launches third European Hydrogen Bank auction, with budget of €1.3bn
Funds set to be topped up by a further €1.7bn from Germany and Spain via the EU’s auctions-as-a-service programme
Funds set to be topped up by a further €1.7bn from Germany and Spain via the EU’s auctions-as-a-service programme
European Greens' dilemma: Salvage EU climate laws or break with von der Leyen's party
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the EPP as their new main enemy
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the EPP as their new main enemy
European Greens’ dilemma: Salvage EU climate laws or break with von der Leyen’s party
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the EPP as their new main enemy.
www.politico.eu
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
European Greens' dilemma: Salvage EU climate laws or break with von der Leyen's party
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the EPP as their new main enemy
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the EPP as their new main enemy
Consumption of solar power by PV owners is rising sharply in Germany
In 2024, own consumption stood at 12.28 TWh, accounting for 17% of net PV generation - Fraunhofer ISE
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In 2024, own consumption stood at 12.28 TWh, accounting for 17% of net PV generation - Fraunhofer ISE
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Self-Consumption of Solar Power is Rising Sharply in Germany
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Consumption of solar power by PV owners is rising sharply in Germany
In 2024, own consumption stood at 12.28 TWh, accounting for 17% of net PV generation - Fraunhofer ISE
idw-online.de/en/news862873
In 2024, own consumption stood at 12.28 TWh, accounting for 17% of net PV generation - Fraunhofer ISE
idw-online.de/en/news862873
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
December 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
EU's existing CO2 limits will push manufacturers deep into the red, says Kearney report
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Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
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CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
December 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
CO2 prices place particular burden on poorer households, while the wealthy cause twice the emissions
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
Germany Faces a Growing Power Gap as Delays Hit New Gas Projects
Germany is heading toward a potential power shortfall of 10 to 24 gigawatts in 2030 during high-demand periods as it closes generation faster than it builds replacements
Germany is heading toward a potential power shortfall of 10 to 24 gigawatts in 2030 during high-demand periods as it closes generation faster than it builds replacements
www.bloomberg.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Germany Faces a Growing Power Gap as Delays Hit New Gas Projects
Germany is heading toward a potential power shortfall of 10 to 24 gigawatts in 2030 during high-demand periods as it closes generation faster than it builds replacements
Germany is heading toward a potential power shortfall of 10 to 24 gigawatts in 2030 during high-demand periods as it closes generation faster than it builds replacements
Trump's U-turn on fuel economy rules lifts European carmakers' shares
Shares jumped between 2.5% and 5% after Trump proposed slashing fuel economy standards
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Shares jumped between 2.5% and 5% after Trump proposed slashing fuel economy standards
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Trump's U-turn on fuel economy rules lifts European carmakers' shares
Shares jumped between 2.5% and 5% after Trump proposed slashing fuel economy standards
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Shares jumped between 2.5% and 5% after Trump proposed slashing fuel economy standards
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
“No longer competitive in China” – Consultancy forecasts decline of European carmakers
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
EU's existing CO2 rules will push companies deep into the red, says Kearney report
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/no-long...
Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Current climate policy risks increasing social tensions, warns German government report
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
CO2 prices place a particular burden on poorer households while the wealthy cause twice the emissions, report says
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/current...
Boosting electrification in Europe
With limited oil and gas reserves, but home to some of the world’s trailblazing electrotech companies, the EU is perfectly positioned to take a leading role in the global electrification race
With limited oil and gas reserves, but home to some of the world’s trailblazing electrotech companies, the EU is perfectly positioned to take a leading role in the global electrification race
Boosting electrification in Europe | Strategic Perspectives
With limited oil and gas reserves, but home to some of the world’s trailblazing electrotech companies, the European Union is well-positioned to take a leading role in the global electrification race.
strategicperspectives.eu
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Boosting electrification in Europe
With limited oil and gas reserves, but home to some of the world’s trailblazing electrotech companies, the EU is perfectly positioned to take a leading role in the global electrification race
With limited oil and gas reserves, but home to some of the world’s trailblazing electrotech companies, the EU is perfectly positioned to take a leading role in the global electrification race
As solar booms and coal fades, Greece’s mining region struggles to adapt
Next year, Greece will complete its rapid coal phaseout. It’s an undeniable success for the energy transition — but residents of Western Macedonia feel left behind
Next year, Greece will complete its rapid coal phaseout. It’s an undeniable success for the energy transition — but residents of Western Macedonia feel left behind
As solar booms and coal fades, Greece’s mining region struggles to…
Next year, Greece will complete its coal phaseout, a success for the energy transition. But Western Macedonia residents feel left behind.
www.canarymedia.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
As solar booms and coal fades, Greece’s mining region struggles to adapt
Next year, Greece will complete its rapid coal phaseout. It’s an undeniable success for the energy transition — but residents of Western Macedonia feel left behind
Next year, Greece will complete its rapid coal phaseout. It’s an undeniable success for the energy transition — but residents of Western Macedonia feel left behind
Workforce Readiness Must Be Prioritised to Meet Projected Wind Roll-Out
628,000 technicians will be needed to build and maintain wind fleets, as global wind energy capacity is projected to grow by 86,5% over the next five years
628,000 technicians will be needed to build and maintain wind fleets, as global wind energy capacity is projected to grow by 86,5% over the next five years
Workforce Readiness Must Be Prioritised to Meet Projected Wind Roll-Out
Explore the Beijing Declaration on Wind Energy 2.0: A global call to action to scale wind power, boost collaboration, and advance the clean energy transition.
www.gwec.net
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Workforce Readiness Must Be Prioritised to Meet Projected Wind Roll-Out
628,000 technicians will be needed to build and maintain wind fleets, as global wind energy capacity is projected to grow by 86,5% over the next five years
628,000 technicians will be needed to build and maintain wind fleets, as global wind energy capacity is projected to grow by 86,5% over the next five years
EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose
Phaseout is part of an effort to end bloc's decades-long dependency, though legal challenges from its members already loom
Phaseout is part of an effort to end bloc's decades-long dependency, though legal challenges from its members already loom
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose
Phaseout is part of an effort to end bloc's decades-long dependency, though legal challenges from its members already loom
Phaseout is part of an effort to end bloc's decades-long dependency, though legal challenges from its members already loom
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Some cities are determined to clamp down on them - but are they right to do so?
In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Some cities are determined to clamp down on them - but are they right to do so?
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Some cities are determined to clamp down on them - but are they right to do so?
In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Some cities are determined to clamp down on them - but are they right to do so?
Borkum Riffgrund 3, Ørsted’s largest offshore wind farm in Germany, produces first power
The 913 MW farm will enable German industry to decarbonise at a large scale once fully operational, company says
The 913 MW farm will enable German industry to decarbonise at a large scale once fully operational, company says
orsted.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Borkum Riffgrund 3, Ørsted’s largest offshore wind farm in Germany, produces first power
The 913 MW farm will enable German industry to decarbonise at a large scale once fully operational, company says
The 913 MW farm will enable German industry to decarbonise at a large scale once fully operational, company says
EU Agenda for Cities: Shaping Europe’s urban future
Agenda establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable and integrated urban development
regions-and-cities.ec.europa.eu/cities-porta...
Agenda establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable and integrated urban development
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EU Agenda for Cities: Shaping Europe’s urban future
Today, around 75% of Europeans live in cities, towns and suburbs. Here people come together, innovation happens and business thrives. Yet, this vast potential also brings some of the European Union’s most pressing challenges: rising climate risks, social inequality...
regions-and-cities.ec.europa.eu
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
EU Agenda for Cities: Shaping Europe’s urban future
Agenda establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable and integrated urban development
regions-and-cities.ec.europa.eu/cities-porta...
Agenda establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable and integrated urban development
regions-and-cities.ec.europa.eu/cities-porta...
Climate Protection Scenarios until 2050 Considering CO₂ Price Differences and Carbon Leakage
The socioeconomic effects of scenarios in which EU moves forward in climate policy with different ETS designs combined with CBAM
www.umweltbundesamt.de/publikatione...
The socioeconomic effects of scenarios in which EU moves forward in climate policy with different ETS designs combined with CBAM
www.umweltbundesamt.de/publikatione...
Climate Protection Scenarios until 2050 Considering CO₂ Price Differences and Carbon Leakage - Central report
Two types of large-scale models with different modelling philosophies are used to quantify socioeconomic effects in scenarios in which the EU moves forward in climate policy and applies different
www.umweltbundesamt.de
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Climate Protection Scenarios until 2050 Considering CO₂ Price Differences and Carbon Leakage
The socioeconomic effects of scenarios in which EU moves forward in climate policy with different ETS designs combined with CBAM
www.umweltbundesamt.de/publikatione...
The socioeconomic effects of scenarios in which EU moves forward in climate policy with different ETS designs combined with CBAM
www.umweltbundesamt.de/publikatione...