
Examining EU energy policy: an overview from Open Access Government

Examining EU energy policy: an overview from Open Access Government
An overview article from Open Access Government points out how the European Commission's recent reforms include the approval of significant updates to electricity and gas markets, alongside a new regulatory structure to boost hydrogen and decarbonised gases.
These reforms aim to accelerate Europe's clean energy transition while enhancing supply security and consumer resilience post-energy crisis. Key measures include protections for vulnerable consumers and improved market competitiveness through stable energy prices and enhanced integration of renewables.
Crucially, the reforms support the creation of a hydrogen market to decarbonise challenging sectors like heavy industry and transportation. Additionally, efforts to promote solar energy deployment and domestic manufacturing are bolstered by the REPowerEU Plan and the European Solar Charter.
The Net-Zero Industry Act further supports these goals by backing technologies like solar photovoltaics and heat pumps, streamlining approval processes for strategic projects, and encouraging efficient deployment across member states.
These initiatives collectively reinforce Europe's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and building a sustainable energy future.