Press Releases

29 September 2024

Stricter EU ‘low-carbon‘ hydrogen rules would help drive clean grid-based production

On Friday 27 September, the European Commission released draft rules for what counts as ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen in the EU. Below is a statement by Frauke Thies,...

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16 September 2024

Ambitious climate action would grow Europe’s economy

Investments in line with Europe’s expected 2040 climate target would create important economic opportunities across sectors, according to a new report by Agora...

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24 July 2024

Navigating the promises and pitfalls of ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen in Europe

‘Low-carbon’ hydrogen made with fossil gas must have strong safeguards if it is to make a positive contribution to Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. A...

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10 June 2024

Clean and secure energy supplies, competitive industry key priorities for the next EU lawmakers

A statement by Matthias Buck, Director Europe, Agora Energiewende on the results of the European Parliament elections which took place 6-9 June 2024 across the...

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30 April 2024

How renewables ramp-up and no-regret use of hydrogen can boost Southeast Asian industry

Targeted use of renewable hydrogen can play an important role in accelerating industrial decarbonisation in Southeast Asia. To drive sustainable economic...

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6 February 2024

Europe’s 2040 climate ambition should build more on renewables, electrification and circularity

Agora Energiewende and Agora Industry welcome the European Commission’s recommendation for a 90 percent emission reduction target for 2040 as an important...

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24 January 2024

Charting Europe’s path towards an ambitious 2040 climate goal

Mainstreaming climate across different policy fields is crucial for Europe’s successful transition to climate neutrality, according to a new discussion paper by...

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4 January 2024

Germany’s CO₂ emissions drop to record low but reveal gaps in country’s climate policies

Germany’s CO₂ emissions fell to their lowest level in 70 years in 2023. A large part of this reduction is due to an unexpectedly sharp decline in coal use. At...

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19 December 2023

Great potential: How large-scale heat pumps can make green heat available for buildings and industry

Germany can meet its entire heat demand for temperatures up to 200 °C from CO₂-free sources such as near-surface and deep geothermal energy, waste heat and...

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