Energy solutions

Contributes to European Commission priorities

Portfolio overview

Energy production and consumption account for 75 % of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving a cleaner energy system will be crucial for attaining future European targets. This green transition must support European industries’ competitiveness, whilst providing affordable, sustainable and secure solutions. 

This portfolio will pave the way towards an emissions reduction target of at least 55 % by 2030. It will support REPowerEU and Fit for 55 policy targets, and will help to implement the Energy Efficiency Directive and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive by analysing the national progress reports.  

Objectives

Support the increase of renewables and clean energy 
Shape future energy markets, and greater integration of renewables with efficient solutions into the existing system, while ensuring supply security.   
Analyse energy-related issues requiring policy intervention 
Examine complex issues including technology, infrastructure, buildings, competitiveness, supply chains and standards. 
Assess EU clean energy ecosystems 
Develop tools to reflect new geopolitical and sustainability challenges and policy objectives by assessing EU clean energy ecosystems.  
Identify effective instruments for energy policy  
Identify tools to reduce energy consumption and promote decarbonisation in buildings, considering financial and social aspects.  
Identify measures against growing energy needs  
Address energy demand in the ICT sector, decarbonise buildings and transport, and promote energy citizenship through behavioural economics, while considering energy poverty. 
Help to integrate skills in hydrogen and gas 
Explore how to integrate skills in hydrogen technologies, decarbonised gases and liquids, with expertise in gas infrastructure. 
Upgrade energy models
Integrate energy models into a comprehensive system to assess capacity expansion needs.  
Support grid digitalisation
Support digitalisation with innovative tools and work on the interoperability of grid infrastructure by facilitating data exchange.