Are European energy taxes in line with environmental objectives?
Although not collected by the EU but by each of the countries, taxes on energy at the European level exist, and they are implemented in the form of indirect taxes, also called excise duties. The EU sets harmonised minimum rates of excise duty for all energy products used for heating,
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Le Mécapa de toutes les surprises
Jeudi 7 décembre, cela aura été la douche froide pour les acteurs à la vente. Ce jour se traitait une enchère de capacité traitant
The end of 2023-2024 winter: Analysis of the situation
Winter 2023/2024 has been a somewhat tense one. Both countries saw lower electricity prices compared to last winter, in line with increased market confidence
The Challenge of New Fuels
The aim of limiting global warming leads unfailingly to the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels, we do not have any doubts
Is nuclear energy finally green?
2023’s COP28 concluded that “a transition without fossil fuels in our energy systems, in a just, equitative, and orderly way (…)” was necessary to
The other Electricity Cash Cow, the Capacity Mechanism
The capacity mechanism is a cornerstone of the French national energy independence. With the deployment of renewable generation and the decision to phase out
Fragile energy security for this winter
Once again, we stand on the threshold of winter and actors and consumers are beginning to inquire about energy supply in Europe. This year,
Industrial ESG
For quite some time now, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) has been spotted in different business sectors. Industrial ESG is developed towards adding to the
Europe’s green hydrogen
Almost five years after the publication of RED II (Renewable Energy Directive), three years after the announcement of Europe’s ambitions in hydrogen, two years
Gas: how ready is Europe for winter 2023/24?
In the aftermath of the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, European gas markets experienced a very bumpy road. Fears of empty storages
