DG Energy newsletter. June 2024.
Date: 2024-06-20
Institutions: Directorate-General for Energy
Subjects: EU energy policy, energy distribution, energy efficiency, energy industry, energy supply, serial publication, sustainable development

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June 2024   

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In focus 

In focus: Protecting and empowering energy consumers 

Around 10.6% of European’s were unable to 
keep their homes adequately warm in 2023. 
This is up by 1.3% compared to 2022, a rise 
which underlines the impact of the cost of 
living crisis, including higher energy bills, on 
consumers. 

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Energy fact of the month 

EU electricity mix 

 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
In the last 12 months, 50% of EU’s electricity 
mix came from renewable energy sources, 
driven by wind and solar energy. Adding 
nuclear energy, 75% of the electricity in the 
past year came from low carbon sources. 

News 

Big success for European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 

More than 2,200 delegates attended the 
European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 
in Brussels last week, with a further 8,000 
participants following events online – 
making it one of the most successful EUSEW 
sessions ever. 

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The EU signs €1.4 billion of new guarantee and grant agreements to 
support Ukraine's recovery and attract private sector investments 

These agreements will further support 
Ukraine’s recovery and focus on the repair, 
rehabilitation and development of the 
country’s energy infrastructure. 

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Quarterly reports confirm significant recovery on EU gas and electricity 
markets in 4th quarter 2023 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EU gas and electricity markets made 
considerable progress in 2023 in diversifying 
supplies, incorporating more renewables 
and returning to stable, more affordable 
prices after the energy crisis of 2022. 

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Commission kick-starts work on a new pilot mechanism to boost the 
hydrogen market 

On 3 June, the Commission took further 
steps to support the development of the 
European hydrogen market by launching 
work on a pilot mechanism. It aims to 
accelerate investments by providing a 
clearer picture of the market situation. 

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Joint Press Statement by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ken 
Saito and the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson 

On June 3, the Japanese Minister of 
Economy, Trade and Industry, Ken Saito, and 
the European Commissioner for Energy, 
Kadri Simson, held a High-Level Hydrogen 
Business Forum to deepen their cooperation 
on hydrogen business and technology 
development. 

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New EU Methane Regulation to reduce harmful emissions from fossil 
fuels in Europe and abroad 

The first-ever EU rules to curb methane 
emissions from the energy sector in Europe 
and across the globe became legislation on 
27 May. 

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Net-Zero Industry Act makes the EU the home of clean tech 
manufacturing and green jobs 

The Commission welcomed on 27 May the 
final adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act 
(NZIA), which puts the EU on track to 
strengthen its domestic manufacturing 
capacities of key clean technologies. 

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European consumers and industry to benefit from clean, secure and 
stable energy supplies with key market reforms now adopted 

The Commission welcomed the adoption on 
21 May of important electricity and gas 
market reforms and the new regulatory 
framework to boost the development of 
hydrogen and other decarbonised gases. 

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Energy use in EU households in 2022 lowest since 2016 

  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In 2022, EU households used 10.1 million 
terajoules of energy, the lowest amount 
recorded since 2016. 

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Natural gas demand drops by 7.4% to 12.72 TJ in 2023 

The EU's demand for natural gas has been 
declining for 2 consecutive years. After a 
13.3% yearly decrease in 2022, demand fell 
by another 7.4% in 2023, totalling 12.72 
million terajoules in 2023. 

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Speeches by Commissioner Simson 

Speech at the opening session of the European Sustainable Energy 
Week (11 June 2024) 

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Keynote speech at the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition (3 June 2024) 

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Upcoming events 

  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
  
 
   
   
 
7th European Nuclear Safety Conference 

date 

  24/06/2024 - 25/06/2024  

venue 

  Brussels (Belgium)  

more  

10th Energy Infrastructure Forum 

date 

  27/06/2024 - 28/06/2024  

venue 

  Copenhagen (Denmark)  

more  

EU Fusion Business Forum 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
   
  
 
 
date 

  03/07/2024 - 04/07/2024  

venue 

  Berlin (Germany)  

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Annual Political Dialogue – Initiative for coal regions in transition 

date 

  11/07/2023 - 12/07/2023  

venue 

  Velenje (Slovenia)  

Registration    Register  

more  

17th European Nuclear Energy Forum 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
   
  
 
 
date 

  30/09/2024 - 01/10/2024  

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Smart Readiness Indicator 2nd joint event 

date 

  08/10/2024  

venue 

  Brussels (Belgium)  

more  

Public consultations and calls 

Ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for computers – review 

Deadline 

  18/07/2024  

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Latest studies and publications 

Energy communities' impact on grids 

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The renewable hydrogen potential of the lberian Corridor 

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Financial instruments and models for heating and cooling 

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The potential of osmotic energy in the EU 

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Impact assessment on the proposal for a network code on demand side 
flexibility 

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METIS 3 study - Short-term sector coupling model : outlook on EU gas 
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