New call: the exchangeEU programme is now open! European coal, lignite, peat and oil shale (“coal+”) regions are invited to apply to the Coal regions in transition's peer‑learning programme that helps regions turn ambition into real, on‑the‑ground action by learning directly from each other through tailor‑made exchanges. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗘𝗨 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿? ✅ Peer‑to‑peer and mentor‑to‑mentee exchanges ✅ Hands‑on learning on project development, governance, skills, funding and partnerships ✅ Facilitated visits, expert input, site visits and structured follow‑up 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? Public authorities from coal+ regions across the EU, together with local stakeholders such as industry, social partners, civil society and research organisations. 🚀 Ready to accelerate your region’s transition? Connect with other European regions facing similar challenges, and shape practical solutions for a clean energy future - apply by 23 June 2026
The 1973 oil crisis triggered a multi-faceted policy response, including first steps in 1976 towards what later became the well-known 𝐄𝐔 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 ⚡ 🎂 50 years ago, on 4 May 1976, a Council recommendation on the rational use of energy for electrical household appliances was adopted. It was the first time an EU measure addressed informing the public about the energy consumption of appliances. It called on EU countries to introduce standardised energy labels for refrigerators, washing machines, cookers, televisions and more.⏩ Fast forward 50 years!Europe is dealing with the second fossil fuel supply crisis within 5 years. Energy efficient product legislation is still playing its part, informing consumers, but also helping reduce our energy dependence and our energy bills. The Commission estimates that 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 €317 in expenditures per year (in 2024 prices) from more energy efficient products alone!🌐 The first product with an EU energy label, refrigerators, are today regulated in 80 jurisdictions around the globe. 🛠️ Along the way, EU energy labels have accommodated also non-energy criteria, such as reparability or other consumer relevant information.