16 million people and counting. Erasmus+ has changed the lives of people in Europe and beyond for the better. Erasmus+ will continue to help build a Europe that is more cohesive, open, and united in diversity. europa.eu/!B8FgWR eu.smh.re/0XEh

2 weeks left to join the Ecodesign Forum! ♻️ It will gather a wide range of stakeholders to drive the implementation of the new ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. The call is open until 5/12 🔗 europa.eu/!NCVqY7 #CircularEconomy ... eu.smh.re/0XG9

Cutting #methane slows down global warming, but it is also highly cost-effective, as the methane that is no longer leaked becomes marketable and can recover the investment cost to #ReduceMethane. Learn more: europa.eu/!Jtcg4D eu.smh.re/0XMC

Shaping the future of #JustTransition in the EU starts with YOU! Applications are open for a new Just Transition Platform Working Group! 💬 Share experiences, shape projects, & align policies with real needs. ⏳ Apply until 15/01/25, 23:00 CET eu.smh.re/0Xd9

EU energy winter ❄️ preparedness is a priority and our #GasStorage target was reached ahead of deadline 1/11. But, storing gas is not enough. #EnergyEfficiency will help to reduce energy consumption and save on energy bills. 🔗 europa.eu/!Qnhn67 eu.smh.re/0Xf7

☀️ Solar generation hit a record high, reaching 87 TWh in the 3rd quarter 2024! #SolarEnergy generation rose by 23% (+16 TWh) - see more in the recent EU #ElectricityMarkets report 👇 europa.eu/!8XgVyx

New JRC Study on air pollution trends from heating and cooling: stepping up clean energy use urgently needed joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-u…

As of 1 Jan 2025, financial incentives for installing stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuel are prohibited. This #EPBD measure brings the EU closer to a fully #decarbonised building stock by 2050. 👉 europa.eu/!hgwQ6p eu.smh.re/0XsU

☀️ Solar generation hit a record high, reaching 87 TWh in the 3rd quarter 2024! #SolarEnergy generation rose by 23% (+16 TWh) - see more in the recent EU #ElectricityMarkets report 👇 europa.eu/!8XgVyx eu.smh.re/0Xtn

⚡️ #RenewableEnergy is a pillar of the clean #EnergyTransition. Ahead of the #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy on 26 January, watch DG Energy's short clips about People with Energy! ☀️ 🔗 europa.eu/!mM7rnR #EUGreenDeal eu.smh.re/0Y8q

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY: Solar generated more electricity than coal in Europe in 2024. Excellent progress documented in new Ember European Electricity Review 2025!

The #HeatPumpAccelerator Platform meeting gathered +80 industry stakeholders, policymakers and experts to tackle key challenges: cost, awareness & system integration. Collaboration & policy support are vital for #HeatPumps to drive the #EnergyTransition. europa.eu/!Hf9PMF

Check out the #Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of European Commission mandate providing a strategic and clear framework to steer the Commission's work with focus on #innovation + #decarbonisation + #security commission.eu...

On 18 February, Commissioner Dan Jørgensen will meet a group of 30 young people in Brussels and discuss how to shape a clean, sustainable and fair energy future. More about the #YouthPolicyDialogue 👉 europa.eu/!DkVB9n #Energy4Youth eu.smh.re/0YTc

You could be one of the citizens shaping the future EU Budget! 🗣️📢 eu.smh.re/0YWl

The EC 🇪🇺 awards almost €1.25 billion in grants to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. It is the 1st call under the revised #TENERegulation including #hydrogen and #offshore grid projects. 🔗 europa.eu!... eu.smh.re/0YZx

The #EnergyPoverty Advisory Hub initiative enters a new 4-year phase, continuing to offer a strong support network for 🔸 knowledge sharing 🔹 data & knowledge development 🔸 technical assistance to empower local communities across Europe ✨ europa.eu/!ytb78D

Reminder for the cold days ahead! ❄️ Turning down the thermostat by just 1 °C could save 7% of energy used for heating. For every degree you lower the heating, over €70 can be cut from your annual energy bill. #SaveEnergy ⚡️ europa.eu/!pcD4cx eu.smh.re/0Yka

The use of #RenewableEnergy in the EU's #HeatingAndCooling sector increased to 26.2% in 2023 ☀️❄️ The sector is responsible for about half of EU energy consumption → decarbonising it is central for the clean #EnergyTransition. europa.eu/!KKykjP eu.smh.re/0Z6r

Applications for the next DiscoverEU round are now open 🚆 You could win a free 30-day train pass to explore Europe if you are... ✨ Born between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 ✨ Live in the EU or a country associated to Erasmus+ eu.smh.re/0ZVt