A high-ranking director of the European Commission's climate strategy directorate left a gathering of power professionals under no illusions as to the commitment of Brussels to a global clean energy future, when he spoke at the European Power Plant Suppliers Association's 10th annual technology evening this week.
The vice president of the European Commission, Maros Sefcovic, has for the second time in a week reiterated Brussels determination to bring about an integrated North Sea offshore grid, and believes the impetus for the initiative will be furthered early in 2016.
The European Commission says it will work closely with the British and German governments to avoid the scenario of substantial fines being imposed for breaches of the law within both nations' coal power sectors.
Brussels is seeking a change to the fuel supply aspect involved in the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant in Hungary, but is not challenging the expansion of the facility itself.
The head official at the European Commission's renewable directorate says the EU'S focus needs to shift away from electricity towards heating and cooling if it is to achieve a balanced and successful energy policy.
