The Green Industry Bill in France must be financed without budgetary costs, according to a parliamentarian in charge of the file. To do this, existing aids could be reallocated or brown tax expenditures could be eliminated.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said at the CERAWeek energy conference that the U.S. is poised to become the global leader in energy transition. Despite the criticism, the Biden administration has set aside nearly $500 billion to accelerate the development of renewable energy.

The European Union wants to expand the use of fixed-price electricity contracts to protect consumers from price fluctuations and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

The deputies of the Economic Affairs Commission have approved the government's controversial plan to merge the Institute for Nuclear Safety (IRSN) into the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN).

The Eolise consultancy has filed an appeal against the State with the Council of State to advance the cause of renewable energy. The appeal asks the State to take concrete measures to develop renewable energies.

The professional unions of renewable energies have decided to challenge before the Council of State the conditions imposed by the government for the return of their profits.

Energy regulators in France and Spain have revised upwards the cost of an electricity interconnection project between the two countries, but stress that the project remains crucial for security of supply and Franco-Spanish decarbonization.

The vote of the European Union member states on banning the sale of combustion engine cars in 2035 has been postponed indefinitely. Germany abstained, thus preventing the majority required for the adoption of this measure.

Once known for its thriving oil industry, Texas is now transforming itself into a renewable energy champion. Fields of solar panels and forests of wind turbines signal the advent of a new energy era.

French deputies voted in committee to adopt a controversial article of the nuclear acceleration bill, removing the target of reducing the share of nuclear power in the French electricity mix to 50% by 2035. This decision follows the government's desire to revive the nuclear industry.

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne told an Assembly inquiry committee that the government has decided to accelerate the revival of nuclear power to meet growing electricity needs and to achieve its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has detected particles of uranium enriched to 83.7% in Iran, close to the threshold needed to produce an atomic bomb. This discovery has raised concerns in the international community about the origin of this enrichment and Iran's intentions in its nuclear program.

Italy's "superbonus" tax credit program for energy renovation work has cost the public finances more than expected, with a deficit of 37.7 billion euros. The government's efforts to control public deficits include a reduction in the "super bonus" from 110% to 90% and means testing.

EDF CEO Luc Rémont testified before a National Assembly inquiry committee to discuss France's energy independence. He called for increased use of hydroelectricity, calling for a review of France's hydraulic potential.

The European Parliament and the member states of the European Union have announced that they have reached an agreement to create a European standard for "green" bonds. This standard will allow investors to better direct their investments towards sustainable technologies and companies, in line with the EU taxonomy.

Kenya is building 136 solar mini-grids to bring electricity to remote areas underserved by the national power grid. With more than 3,000 solar mini-grids installed in sub-Saharan Africa, off-grid solar energy is revolutionizing access to electricity for rural populations.

The European Commission is considering extending the gas reduction mechanism adopted last year to address the gas shortage in Europe. However, there are differing views on the approach to be taken.

Spain and the Netherlands support a rapid reform of the European electricity market to reduce costs and help industries compete globally. However, disagreements remain about the scope of the reform.

Finland and Luxembourg are committed to a cross-border supply of renewable energy in the EU, thus contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal and REPowerEU. The first tender will be published by CINEA in the coming weeks, following the binding commitments of the two countries.

Nigeria aims to be carbon neutral by 2060 to address the crises of energy poverty and climate change. An investment of $410 billion is needed to achieve this goal. In this context, a private roundtable was held in Lagos to discuss the role of the private sector in the implementation of the Energy Transition Plan.

After months of electricity shortages caused by Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Ukraine announced that it has regained sufficient power generation capacity to meet the shortages. However, repairs to damaged equipment will take many months and some areas may still experience power outages. The situation also remains complicated in eastern Ukraine, where fighting is the epicenter of the crisis.

According to the president of RTE, France is almost safe from power cuts this winter. However, there is no such thing as zero risk. The French have managed to reduce their electricity consumption, thus avoiding a more critical situation. The Minister of Energy Transition recalls that investments in renewable energy are planned for the coming years.

The EBRD is lowering its growth forecast for 2023 due to high inflation and continued fighting in Ukraine. The regions covered by the EBRD are expected to grow by 2.1% in 2023 compared to 3.0% in the previous projection in September. High gas prices and a mild winter have calmed prices, but inflation is eroding real wages and weighing on consumption.

France is going through an energy crisis unprecedented since the oil crisis of the 1970s, with electricity production at its lowest since 1992. Low nuclear and hydro generation, due to corroded pipes and the Covid-19 pandemic, forced the country to become a net importer of electricity for the first time since 1980. However, France has managed to maintain its security of supply thanks to a mild autumn and early winter, sobriety on the part of individuals and businesses, as well as the import of electricity and the return of nuclear power.

The French government has announced the merger of the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) and the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) to streamline the nuclear safety review process. However, this decision has raised concerns about France's nuclear safety.

The European Commission has sent reasoned opinions and letters of formal notice to several EU Member States for non-compliance with EU directives on energy, radiation protection, renewable energy, tires and drinking water. The Netherlands, Hungary and Portugal are among the countries that have been warned about not complying with the directives. The Commission may decide to refer the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union if the Member States do not comply with the transposition obligations within the time limit set.