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# EPG

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## Posts

- [România propune lista perimetrelor pentru energia eoliană offshore: un pas important deși întârziat](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/de-la-hartie-la-turbine-ce-inca-ii-lipseste-energiei-eoliene-offshore-romanesti/) - Noul comentariu EPG aduce recomandări bazate pe lista perimetrelor destinate viitoarelor parcuri eoliene offshore, publicată de Ministerul Energiei pe 23 iulie 2026 spre consultuare, astfel încât capacitatea anunțată, de peste 11 GW, să nu rămână doar un deziderat pe hârtie.
- [Romania’s Black Sea Wind Moves from Paper to Open Water](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-black-sea-wind-moves-from-paper-to-open-water/) - This commentary sets out recommendations based on the map of Romania's future offshore wind farms, published by the Ministry of Energy on 23 July 2026 for consultation, so that the announced capacity of over 11 GW does not remain merely a pipe dream on paper.
- [Când clima începe să rescrie regulile sistemului energetic](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cand-clima-incepe-sa-rescrie-regulile-sistemului-energetic/) - Descarcă PDF-ul Noul Op-Ed EPG susține că schimbările climatice au început să afecteze chiar și tehnologiile convenționale de producție a energiei, cele considerate, timp de decenii, pilonii securității energetice. Nivelul scăzut al Dunării, împreună cu temperaturile foarte ridicate, a adus pentru prima dată ambele reactoare de la Cernavodă în situația de a fi afectate simultan
- [Plan local de renovare - Sighetu Marmației](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/plan-local-de-renovare-sighetu-marmatiei/) - Planul de renovare pentru municipiul Sighetu Marmației stabilește strategia și pașii pentru îmbunătățirea performanței energetice a clădirilor publice și pentru reducerea emisiilor de carbon.
- [Romania's Untapped Geothermal Potential Gains Momentum as EU Unveils Electrification Action Plan ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-untapped-geothermal-potential-gains-momentum-as-eu-unveils-electrification-action-plan/) - The European Commission's Electrification Action Plan, published recently, confirms that accelerating electrification is central to reducing Europe's dependence on fossil fuels. Particularly in the buildings sector, geothermal energy and heat pumps are among the technologies highlighted for delivering affordable, secure and low-carbon heating. To support their deployment, the Action Plan announces the development of a Common Investment and Implementation Plan under the Strategic Energy Technology Plan by Q1 2027, aimed at accelerating investment and the uptake of clean energy technologies across the European Union.
- [România, între gaz și energie electrică - De ce întârzie electrificarea? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-intre-gaz-si-energie-electrica-de-ce-intarzie-electrificarea/) - Noul comentariu EPG analizează motivele pentru care electrificarea economiei este lentă în România și propune recomandări pentru a o accelera.
- [How Can the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank Accelerate Industrial Transition in CEE?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/how-can-the-industrial-decarbonisation-bank-accelerate-industrial-transition-in-cee/) - This commentary is addressing the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank’s (IDB) highly consequential role in how industrial transition unfolds across Member States, as well as its implications for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
- [Romania’s Nuclear Energy Expansion. Global Renaissance and National Delivery](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-nuclear-energy-expansion-global-renaissance-and-national-delivery/) - This policy paper examines the evolving role of nuclear energy globally and in Europe, with focus on Romania, at a time when the EU has the most favourable regulatory framework for nuclear energy in decades.
- [Renaissance nuclear la nivel global, decalaje de implementare la nivel național](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renaissance-nuclear-la-nivel-global-decalaje-de-implementare-la-nivel-national/) - Energia nucleară traversează cel mai dinamic moment din ultimele decenii, pe fondul obiectivelor de decarbonizare, preocupărilor legate de securitatea energetică amplificate de șocurile geopolitice și creșterii cererii de energie electrică.
- [Ce mai așteptăm? Trei motive pentru care România ar trebui să acorde prioritate Planului Social pentru Climă ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ce-mai-asteptam-trei-motive-pentru-care-romania-ar-trebui-sa-acorde-prioritate-planului-social-pentru-clima/) - Noul comentariu EPG explică de ce România trebuie să prioritizeze lansarea Planului Național Social pentru Climă (PNSC), documentul care trasează intervențiile finanțate din Fondul Social pentru Climă (FSC).
- [Unlocking Geothermal Energy Potential in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/unlocking-geothermal-energy-potential-in-romania/) - Download the PDF This report assesses the current state and potential of geothermal energy in Romania. It identifies structural barriers to development, and proposes a set of targeted policy measures to unlock the geothermal potential. Romania holds large untapped geothermal resources, particularly in the western region. Yet the sector remains underdeveloped, still largely limited to
- [Cum poate fi valorificat potențialul geotermal al României?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-poate-fi-valorificat-potentialul-geotermal-al-romaniei/) - Prezentul raport analizează stadiul actual și potențialul viitor al energiei geotermale în România, într-un context mai extins al decarbonizării. În Uniunea Europeană, geotermalul capătă o relevanță strategică datorită capacității sale de a furniza energie termică și electrică curată și constantă. Cu toate acestea, în pofida impulsului politic generat de inițiative precum REPowerEU și de așteptata Strategie și Plan de Acțiune European pentru Energie Geotermală, implementarea rămâne limitată de costurile inițiale ridicate, complexitatea cadrului de reglementare și insuficiența datelor privind resursele din subteran.
- [The EU Affordable Housing Plan: Challenges and Opportunities for Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-eu-affordable-housing-plan-challenges-and-opportunities-for-romania/) - Download the PDF This policy paper on the Affordable Housing Plan (AHP) defines which aspects of the plan are effective for Romania and which are not, given the significant gaps between the plan's ambitions and the country's specific realities and needs. Romania's housing challenges are shaped by a distinct post-communist trajectory: despite holding one of the highest homeownership rates in the EU
- [Planul European pentru Locuințe Accesibile: ce funcționează și ce lipsește pentru România? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/planul-european-pentru-locuinte-accesibile-ce-functioneaza-si-ce-lipseste-pentru-romania/) - Planul European pentru Locuințe Accesibile reprezintă primul răspuns de politică publică coordonat al UE la criza accesibilității locuințelor, însă aplicarea sa în România evidențiază lacune semnificative între ambițiile planului și realitățile și nevoile specifice ale țării. Provocările din sectorul locuințelor din România sunt modelate de o traiectorie post-comunistă distinctă: deși deține una dintre cele mai
- [Romania in the Context of Global Megatrends and Uncertainties for Green Growth ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-in-the-context-of-global-megatrends-and-uncertainties-for-green-growth/) - Download the PDF This policy paper examines the implications of recent economic and geopolitical developments for Romania’s energy transition and industrial competitiveness. EPG experts points out that the global landscape is marked by structural vulnerabilities, economic fragmentation, and increasingly fraught geopolitics, as reflected in the recent energy crises. In this context, a decline in trade
- [Care sunt oportunitățile de creștere pentru industriile ecologice în România?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/care-sunt-oportunitatile-de-crestere-pentru-industriile-ecologice-in-romania/) - Peisajul global actual este caracterizat de vulnerabilități structurale profunde, fragmentare economică și tensiuni geopolitice în creștere, așa cum o demonstrează recentele crize energetice. În 2026, se preconizează o scădere a volumului schimburilor comerciale, urmată de o redresare lentă, reflectând o tendință generală de impunere a tarifelor protecționiste și de ajustare a lanțurilor de aprovizionare. Tranziția energetică va trebui adaptată la noua ordine mondială. Capacitatea României de a-și pune în aplicare tranziția energetică depinde de reziliența lanțurilor de aprovizionare, în special în ceea ce privește tehnologiile cu emisii reduse de carbon
- [Joint Statement on the Commission proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/joint-statement-on-the-commission-proposal-for-the-industrial-accelerator-act/) - Energy Policy Group, EPICO KlimaInnovation, Clean Air Task Force, Tech for Net Zero,4CE - Institut de l’Économie pour le Climat, Bellona, E3G, Climate Strategies & Partners, Concito, Institut Cirkulární Ekonomiky, ECOS, Instytut Reform, Future Cleantech Architects, Future Matters, andMission Possible Partnership signed a joint statement on the Industrial Accelerator Act.
- [Reducerea decalajului în materie de performanță energetică: Orientări pentru realizarea unor renovări de înaltă performanță în Europa Centrală și de Est](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/noul-ghid-our-cee-abordeaza-problema-decalajului-in-materie-de-performanta-energetica-a-cladirilor-publice-din-europa-centrala-si-de-est/) - Noile standarde de performanță energetică, alături de obiectivele privind ritmul și amploarea renovărilor clădirilor, introduse prin directive UE—Directiva revizuită privind performanța energetică a clădirilor (EPBD) și Directiva privind eficiența energetică (EED)—reflectă un efort intensificat de reducere a emisiilor din sectorul clădirilor din UE.
- [Bridging the Energy Performance Gap: Guidelines for Achieving High-performing Renovations in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/bridging-the-energy-performance-gap-guidelines-for-achieving-high-performing-renovations-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - Download the PDF The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) introduce new energy performance standards and targets for the rate and depth of building renovations. These measures aim to align the sector with the EU’s decarbonisation pathway toward climate neutrality by 2050, but such efforts risk being undermined if, once completed, renovations fail to achieve the expected energy savings
- [Evaluare națională privind potențialul de gestionare a emisiilor de carbon în regiunile de Tranziție Justă ale României](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/evaluare-nationala-privind-potentialul-de-gestionare-a-emisiilor-de-carbon-in-regiunile-de-tranzitie-justa-ale-romaniei/) - Tehnologiile de gestionare a carbonului (CM) ar putea juca un rol semnificativ în sprijinirea regiunilor de Tranziție Justă din România, permițând reducerea emisiilor, precum și menținerea activității industriale și protejarea locurilor de muncă în regiunile dependente de industria grea. România se află într-o poziție favorabilă pentru a promova aceste soluții, având în vedere concentrarea sectoarelor cu emisii greu de redus în aceste regiuni și condițiile geologice favorabile pentru stocarea CO₂.
- [National Assessment of Carbon Management Potential in Romania’s Just Transition Regions](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/national-assessment-of-carbon-management-potential-in-romanias-just-transition-regions/) - Download the PDF This study outlines the inputs needed to assess both the implementation and socio-economic impacts of carbon management (CM) technologies in Just Transition regions. It suggests that CM technologies could play a significant role in supporting some of Romania’s Just Transition regions by enabling emissions reductions, as well as maintaining industrial activity and safeguarding employment in regions reliant on heavy
- [Sustainability and Constraints in the Building Sector Under the ZEB Requirements ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sustainability-and-constraints-in-the-building-sector-under-the-zeb-requirements/) - Download the PDF This study analyses the Zero-Emission Building (ZEB) standard and the mandatory calculation and disclosure of Life-Cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) for new buildings within the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The new extensive body of legislation was created to achieve an energy efficient, sustainable, and decarbonised building stock by 2050. EPG experts argue that the provisions for new buildings significantly expand on what
- [Momentul de cotitură al industriei siderurgice din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/momentul-de-cotitura-al-industriei-siderurgice-din-romania/) - Descarcă PDF-ul Noul Op-Ed EPG prezintă o radiografie a situației sectorului siderurgic românesc, care s-a confruntat în ultimii cinci ani cu o serie de provocări, cât și cazul Liberty Steel Galați, singurul producător de oțel primar din România. Prețurile ridicate și volatile la energie, presiunea decarbonizării, accesul inegal la finanțare și ajutoare de stat, competiția
- [Se află Europa într-un nou moment 1973? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/se-afla-europa-intr-un-nou-moment-1973/) - Descarcă PDF-ul Noul Op-Ed EPG susține că prosperitatea și securitatea pe termen lung a Uniunii Europene (UE) depind de renunțarea la dependența structurală de importurile de combustibili fosili. Autorul evidențiază modul în care crizele energetice recurente (de la șocul petrolier din 1973 până la recentele creșteri ale prețurilor la petrol și gaze) au scos la
- [Is Europe Having Another 1973 Moment?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/is-europe-having-another-1973-moment/) - Download the PDF This Op-Ed argues that the European Union’s long-term prosperity and security depend on breaking its structural dependence on imported fossil fuels. It highlights how recurring energy crises (from the 1973 oil shock to the recent surge in oil and gas prices) have exposed Europe’s vulnerability to volatile commodity markets and suppliers whose
- [Securing Romania’s Energy and Climate Future: Policy Choices, and Public Support](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/securing-romanias-energy-and-climate-future-policy-choices-and-public-support/) - Romania's updated NECP represents an improvement in coherence and ambition, but its effectiveness is constrained by delayed formal adoption and persistent delivery and governance risks. Methodological robustness and transparency remain uneven, raising potential credibility and implementation concerns particularly in the LULUCF sector. Romania’s transition strategy remains strongly anchored in its traditional energy security strengths, yet
- [National Study on Public Perception on Carbon Management in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/national-study-on-public-perception-on-carbon-management-in-romania/) - Download the PDF This study analyses how citizens, local communities, industry, civil society, and public authorities in Romania understand and evaluate carbon management technologies, in particular carbon capture and storage (CCS), considered among the relevant solutions for reducing emissions in hard-to-abate industrial sectors. The analysis is based on a national survey, focus groups, and interviews with
- [Studiu Național asupra Percepției Publice privind Managementul Carbonului în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/studiu-national-asupra-perceptiei-publice-privind-managementul-carbonului-in-romania/) - Studiul analizează modul în care cetățenii, comunitățile locale, industria, societatea civilă și autoritățile publice din România înțeleg și evaluează tehnologiile de gestionare a carbonului, în special captarea și stocarea dioxidului de carbon (CCS).
- [[OPEN] Senior Data Analyst](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-senior-researcher-for-ghg-emissions-scenarios/) - OPEN CALL Extended until 15 February Location: Bucharest, on site, with possibility for hybrid Type: 12 months fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension Availability: as soon as possible About EPG EPG is an independent, non-profit think tank focused on energy and climate policy in Romania and the European Union. Founded in 2014, EPG operates as a
- [The Mid-term Review of the 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy: An Opportunity to Accelerate Industrial Transformation in the CEE Region](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mid-term-review-of-2021-2027-cohesion-policy-an-opportunity-to-accelerate-industrial-transformation-in-the-cee-region/) - The Cohesion Policy, often described as the European Union’s (EU) main investment instrument within its Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), seeks to promote balanced development across Member States by reducing economic, social, and territorial disparities between regions. It accounts for roughly one third of the 2021-2027 EU MFF, with €392 billion allocated to the design and
- [The Role of the 2028–2034 MFF in Shaping Industrial Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-role-of-the-2028-2034-mff-in-shaping-industrial-transformation-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - On 16 July 2025, the European Commission launched the negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget by publishing its proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The MFF remains the EU’s main financial tool for turning common political goals and priorities into concrete investments, providing the stability and coordination of spending essential for some
- [[CLOSED] Researcher in the Buildings and Cities Team](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-researcher-in-the-buildings-and-cities-team/) - CLOSED Location: Bucharest, on site, with possibility for hybrid Type: 12 months fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension Availability: as soon as possible About EPG EPG is an independent, non-profit think tank focused on energy and climate policy in Romania and the European Union. Founded in 2014, EPG operates as a policy research institute primarily
- [Asigurarea viitorului energetic și climatic al României: opțiuni de politici, expunere la riscuri și sprijin public](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/asigurarea-viitorului-energetic-si-climatic-al-romaniei-optiuni-de-politici-expunere-la-riscuri-si-sprijin-public/) - Acest raport aplică un cadru analitic integrat, structurat pe trei piloni. În primul rând, evaluează PNIESC-ul prin analizarea fundamentelor de date și de modelare, a gradului de incluziune și eficiență a procesului de consultare a părților interesate, a coerenței și ambiției obiectivelor și măsurilor pe cele cinci dimensiuni ale planului, precum și a integrării aspectelor legate de tranziția justă.
- [Deșertificarea în România: risc climatic, impact social și economic ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/desertificarea-in-romania-risc-climatic-impact-social-si-economic/) - Convenția UNCCD definește deșertificarea ca fiind degradarea terenurilor în zone aride, semi-aride și subumede uscate, ca urmare a unor factori precum variațiile climatice și activitățile umane. Ea presupune pierderea sau reducerea productivității biologice și economice a solului, vegetației și ecosistemelor din aceste regiuni, afectând pășunile, terenurile agricole și pădurile. În esență, deșertificarea înseamnă transformarea terenurilor productive în terenuri
- [Contribuția României la ținta climatică a UE pentru 2040: fezabilitate, riscuri și opțiuni](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/contributia-romaniei-la-tinta-climatica-a-ue-pentru-2040-fezabilitate-riscuri-si-optiuni/) - În pofida recalibrării discursului european către competitivitate și reziliență, acțiunea climatică rămâne un obiectiv strategic al UE, întrucât contribuie la reducerea dependenței de importurile de combustibili fosili, la diminuarea vulnerabilității la volatilitatea prețurilor la energie și la scăderea costurilor pe termen lung prin electrificare și eficiență energetică; tranziția este astfel aliniată cu obiectivele economice și
- [Overcoming Barriers to the Uptake of Integrated Infrastructure Planning in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/overcoming-barriersto-the-uptake-of-integrated-infrastructure-planningin-romania/) - Meeting Romania's energy security, competitiveness and decarbonisation pathway requires deep investment into transmission and distribution infrastructure, but siloed electricity and gas planning approaches risk wasting billions in duplicated or underutilised infrastructure. Romania needs to invest approximately €21 billion by 20301 to transform its power generation system. This will involve supporting coal phase-out through new wind,
- [Cum depășim obstacolele în adoptarea planificării integrate a infrastructurii în România? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-depasim-obstacolele-in-adoptarea-planificarii-integrate-a-infrastructurii-in-romania/) - Securitatea energetică, competitivitatea și decarbonizarea României necesită investiții semnificative în infrastructura de transport și distribuție a energiei. Abordarea actuală, caracterizată prin planificarea separată a rețelelor electrice și de gaze naturale, riscă însă să genereze pierderi de miliarde de euro prin suprapuneri sau prin active subutilizate
- [Propuneri pentru sistemele de încălzire centralizată din municipiile Drobeta-Turnu Severin și Craiova](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/propuneri-pentru-sistemele-de-incalzire-centralizata-din-municipiile-drobeta-turnu-severin-si-craiova/) - Sistemele de încălzire centralizată din România, odinioară esențiale pentru aprovizionarea cu energie a orașelor, se confruntă acum cu un declin structural marcat de infrastructura învechită, costurile ridicate ale combustibililor și creșterea numărului de consumatori care renunță la acest serviciu. Pentru a opri această tendință și a restabili accesibilitatea și fiabilitatea, trebuie luate mai multe măsuri.
- [Pathways for the Decarbonisation of the District Heating Systems in Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Craiova](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/pathways-for-the-decarbonisation-of-the-district-heating-systems-in-drobeta-turnu-severin-and-craiova/) - Romania’s district heating systems, once central to urban energy supply, now face structural decline marked by aging infrastructure, high fuel costs, and growing consumer disconnections. To arrest this trajectory and restore affordability and reliability, several measures must be addressed. These include decarbonisation, with priority for electrification (including the integration of renewable energy sources), energy storage,
- [Craiova poate transforma problemele termoficării în oportunitate](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/craiova-poate-transforma-problemele-termoficarii-in-oportunitate/) - Un sistem sub presiune Craiova rămâne unul dintre cele mai mari orașe din România care menține un sistem centralizat de încălzire, deservind consumatori casnici, instituții publice, agenți economici, precum și sectorul industrial. Centrala termoelectrică din Craiova a fost proiectată în anii ‘80 pentru o economie și o cerere complet diferite față de cele actuale. Astăzi,
- [Drobeta-Turnu Severin: situația critică a sistemului de termoficare și urgența modernizării](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/drobeta-turnu-severin-situatia-critica-a-sistemului-de-termoficare-si-urgenta-modernizarii/) - O criză prelungită și un potențial ignorat Drobeta-Turnu Severin ilustrează provocările cu care se confruntă sistemele centralizate de încălzire din România. După oprirea termocentralei Halânga, orașul a fost forțat să se bazeze pe soluții temporare, dependente de păcură și cu o eficiență scăzută. Costurile ridicate ale combustibilului, pierderile din rețea și lipsa investițiilor în modernizarea
- [Energy Storage: A Challenge Romania Must Overcome](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-storage-a-challenge-romania-must-overcome/) - The present report analyses the status, challenges, and opportunities for energy storage in Romania, focusing on technological, regulatory, financial, and business aspects. It emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate storage deployment in parallel with the expansion of renewable energy sources (RES) and proposes policy measures to support this effort. A review of available technologies is
- [Seven Organisations Call for the Industrial Accelerator Act to Drive Industrial Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/seven-organisations-call-for-the-industrial-accelerator-act-to-drive-industrial-transformation-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries face numerous challenges in decarbonising their economies. Of these, the transformation of heavy industry is one of the most pressing: despite a progressive decline in the economic contribution of industry post-1990, CEE economies still rely more on their heavy industries than the EU average; these heavy industries remain more carbon-intensive than in other parts of the EU; and progress in decarbonising them remains slow due to inadequate climate policy frameworks and limited institutional capacity and national public funding, among others.
- [România poate câștiga din tranziția către un sistem de transport cu emisii reduse](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-poate-castiga-din-tranzitia-catre-un-sistem-de-transport-cu-emisii-reduse/) - Ca parte a unui pachet de măsuri menite să reducă prețul energiei electrice, Ministerul Energiei a anunțat în luna septembrie intenția de a introduce un mecanism de market making pe piața de futures a energiei electrice din România, afectată de un deficit de lichiditate. EPG alături de CRE lansează o analiză care explică schemele de market making și sintetizează bune practici internaționale relevante. În lipsa unor clarificări ulterioare cu privire la forma finală pe care o va lua acest mecanism, studiul de față servește drept introducere în aspectele fundamentale ale politicilor de market making în energie. Pentru a estima potențialul utilizării APE ca instrument de stimulare a producției industriale curate din ECE, acest studiu oferă o estimare de prim nivel a cantităților de oțel și ciment utilizat în construcțiile publice din cele 12 state ale regiunii ECE (Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Polonia, Cehia, Slovacia, Austria, Ungaria, Slovenia, Croația, România și Bulgaria). În acest sens, studiul utilizează o metodologie adaptată și o combinație de surse de date, astfel încât să fie estimate cantitățile de produse din oțel lungi și plate, precum și de ciment achiziționate de autoritățile publice. De asemenea, au fost calculate potențialele reduceri de emisii ce pot fi obținute prin impunerea unor limite obligatorii ale amprentei de carbon în achizițiile publice și estimează impactul asupra bugetelor naționale alocate achizițiilor publice.
- [Powering Clean Mobility – Pathways for the Future of Transport in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/powering-clean-mobility-pathways-for-the-future-of-transport-in-romania/) - Romania has a major opportunity to strengthen its transport system and boost long term competitiveness by moving towards low emission mobility. A new analysis by the Energy Policy Group (EPG), titled Powering Clean Mobility – Pathways for the Future of Transport in Romania, outlines how the country can align with European climate goals while improving
- [Market Making pe piața românească de energie electrică: Ce înseamnă, cum poate fi implementat, ce să avem în vedere](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/market-making-pe-piata-romaneasca-de-energie-electrica-ce-inseamna-cum-poate-fi-implementat-ce-sa-avem-in-vedere-2/) - Ca parte a unui pachet de măsuri menite să reducă prețul energiei electrice, Ministerul Energiei a anunțat în luna septembrie intenția de a introduce un mecanism de market making pe piața de futures a energiei electrice din România, afectată de un deficit de lichiditate. EPG alături de CRE lansează o analiză care explică schemele de market making și sintetizează bune practici internaționale relevante. În lipsa unor clarificări ulterioare cu privire la forma finală pe care o va lua acest mecanism, studiul de față servește drept introducere în aspectele fundamentale ale politicilor de market making în energie. Pentru a estima potențialul utilizării APE ca instrument de stimulare a producției industriale curate din ECE, acest studiu oferă o estimare de prim nivel a cantităților de oțel și ciment utilizat în construcțiile publice din cele 12 state ale regiunii ECE (Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Polonia, Cehia, Slovacia, Austria, Ungaria, Slovenia, Croația, România și Bulgaria). În acest sens, studiul utilizează o metodologie adaptată și o combinație de surse de date, astfel încât să fie estimate cantitățile de produse din oțel lungi și plate, precum și de ciment achiziționate de autoritățile publice. De asemenea, au fost calculate potențialele reduceri de emisii ce pot fi obținute prin impunerea unor limite obligatorii ale amprentei de carbon în achizițiile publice și estimează impactul asupra bugetelor naționale alocate achizițiilor publice.
- [Market Making pe piața românească de energie electrică: Ce înseamnă, cum poate fi implementat, ce să avem în vedere](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/market-making-pe-piata-romaneasca-de-energie-electrica-ce-inseamna-cum-poate-fi-implementat-ce-sa-avem-in-vedere/) - Ca parte a unui pachet de măsuri menite să reducă prețul energiei electrice, Ministerul Energiei a anunțat în luna septembrie intenția de a introduce un mecanism de formare a pieței (market making) pe piața de futures a energiei electrice din România, afectată de un deficit de lichiditate. Anunțul a venit la câteva luni după Ordinul
- [ETS2 In Romania: Turning Climate Policy into Economic Opportunity](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ets2-in-romania-turning-climate-policy-into-economic-opportunity/) - The expansion of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) through a dedicated system for the buildings and road transport sectors (ETS2) is one of the most impactful and contentious decisions in EU climate policy in recent years. These sectors are major sources of emissions: buildings account for approximately 36% of the EU’s energy-related GHG emissions,
- [[CLOSED] Communications Intern](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-position-communications-intern/) - CLOSED Location: Bucharest, with possibility for hybrid Type: 3 – 6 months Salary: paid internship, see full job ad below for details Preferred start date: As soon as possible Application deadline: Monday, 20 October, end of day Do you want to use your communications skills to support sound climate and energy policy? Join EPG and
- [National Study on Capacity Gaps in Carbon Management: Emphasising Carbon Capture and Storage Deployment in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/national-study-on-capacity-gaps-in-carbon-management-emphasising-carbon-capture-and-storage-deployment-in-romania/) - The European Union has introduced a set of instruments that support the deployment of CCUS technologies. The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) remains a central pillar, and its upcoming inclusion of carbon removals will have direct implications for CCUS deployment. For industrial operators in hard-to-abate sectors, this shift increases the importance of permanent CO₂ storage
- [Meeting Romania's Biomethane Moment](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/meeting-romanias-biomethane-moment/) - The new biomethane ordinance is a step forward, despite a key drawback The new draft emergency ordinance on the support of biomethane production is a real step towards the development of a biomethane market in Romania. It introduces a legal definition for biomethane producers and sets out their rights and obligations in alignment with that
- [[CLOSED] Infographics and Data Storytelling Intern](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-position-infographics-and-data-storytelling-intern/) - CLOSED Location: Bucharest, with possibility for hybrid Type: 3 – 6 months Salary: paid internship, see full job ad below for details Preferred start date: As soon as possible Application deadline: Sunday, 3 August, end of day Are you a visual thinker with a passion for climate and energy? EPG is offering a paid internship
- [Poate România să își reia producția de metanol? Principalele provocări și oportunități](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/poate-romania-sa-isi-reia-productia-de-metanol-principalele-provocari-si-oportunitati/) - Având în vedere prețurile ridicate la energie și concurența internațională tot mai mare, producția europeană de produse chimice pe bază de combustibili fosili va rămâne sub presiune. Deși politicile climatice ale UE vor stimula cererea de produse cu emisii reduse de carbon, nu există nicio garanție că aceasta va fi satisfăcută prin producție internă. Europa deține avantaje importante în ceea ce privește tehnologia, infrastructura și politicile publice, însă competitivitatea sa depinde de asigurarea unei energii curate la prețuri accesibile și a unor materii prime alternative. Pentru a estima potențialul utilizării APE ca instrument de stimulare a producției industriale curate din ECE, acest studiu oferă o estimare de prim nivel a cantităților de oțel și ciment utilizat în construcțiile publice din cele 12 state ale regiunii ECE (Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Polonia, Cehia, Slovacia, Austria, Ungaria, Slovenia, Croația, România și Bulgaria). În acest sens, studiul utilizează o metodologie adaptată și o combinație de surse de date, astfel încât să fie estimate cantitățile de produse din oțel lungi și plate, precum și de ciment achiziționate de autoritățile publice. De asemenea, au fost calculate potențialele reduceri de emisii ce pot fi obținute prin impunerea unor limite obligatorii ale amprentei de carbon în achizițiile publice și estimează impactul asupra bugetelor naționale alocate achizițiilor publice.
- [Can Romania Revive Its Domestic Methanol Production? Key Challenges and Opportunities](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/can-romania-revive-its-domestic-methanol-production-key-challenges-and-opportunities/) - Methanol (CH3OH) is a primary chemical found in many everyday products, such as plastics, paints, car parts, construction materials, as well as pharmaceuticals. It is the feedstock used by wood processing factories to produce formaldehyde, which is then used as a binding agent in resins. The large refineries also use methanol as a blending component,
- [Comprehensive methodology for designation of Renewable Acceleration Areas using MCDM and GIS](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/comprehensive-methodology-for-designation-of-renewable-acceleration-areas-using-mcdm-and-gis/) - The revised Renew­able Energy Directive (RED - 2023/2413) was adopted on 31st October 2023. Article 15c states that Member States shall adopt one or more plans designating renewable acceleration areas (RAAs) for one or more types of renewable energy sources by 21 February 2026. RAAs are areas where the deployment of renewable energy projects of a specific technology is not expected to have significant environmental impacts. The European Commission published the Guidance on designating renewables acceleration areas in May 2024 (SWD (2024) 333 final). The guide provides non-binding recommendations for the designation of acceleration areas and focuses on mapping RAA areas for ground-mounted solar and onshore and offshore wind projects.
- [Accelerating the Energy Transition in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania through Renewable Acceleration Areas](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/accelerating-the-energy-transition-in-bulgaria-hungary-and-romania-through-renewable-acceleration-areas/) - Given Europe’s mounting climate ambitions and in the wake of the energy security crisis caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine, the European Union has adopted a new wave of legislative instruments, most notably the REPowerEU Plan and the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). These frameworks task Member States with facilitating a swift deployment of
- [Clean Industrial Deal: un pas înainte cu oportunități ratate în asigurarea finanțării publice și susținerea cooperării regionale ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/clean-industrial-deal-un-pas-inainte-cu-oportunitati-ratate-in-asigurarea-finantarii-publice-si-sustinerea-cooperarii-regionale/) - Pe 26 februarie, Comisia Europeană a publicat Clean Industrial Deal (CID), o strategie amplă menită să sprijine transformarea sectoarelor industriale ale UE. Este un document non-legislativ care prevede o serie de viitoare măsuri legislative în domenii precum energia, investițiile, achizițiile publice și prețul carbonului. A fost anunțat pentru prima dată ca o politică-cheie în EU
- [Guarantees of Origin: Market Tool or Missed Opportunity?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/guarantees-of-origin-market-tool-or-missed-opportunity/) - Guarantees of Origin can provide an additional revenue stream for RES producers Romania is in process of designing its Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme with the intention of transparently communicating where consumer energy comes from. However, the scheme can target multiple aims at once, if designed carefully. European businesses are under pressure to deliver their
- [The Hidden Risks of Romania's Supercharged CfD Cost Reduction](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-hidden-risks-of-romanias-supercharged-cfd-cost-reduction/) - The second CfD auction clears at record low solar prices, but fails to meet quota for wind The second Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has cleared at record low solar prices, but has failed to meet quota for wind. For wind power, the total tendered capacity was 2 GW, with a maximum strike price of
- [România în fața renunțării graduale la cărbune: O alegere dificilă, dar necesară](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-in-fata-renuntarii-graduale-la-carbune-o-alegere-dificila-dar-necesara/) - Discuțiile recente din spațiul public privind prelungirea funcționării centralelor pe cărbune sub motivul securității energetice reflectă capacitatea administrativă limitată a României de a gestiona înlocuirea acestor centrale cu alternative moderne, de a asigura reconversia profesională a angajaților și de a atrage fonduri europene destinate acestor investiții, precum și lipsa unui plan coerent de tranziție către
- [Hydrogen: A Story of Strategic Autonomy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/hydrogen-a-story-of-strategic-autonomy/) - At a time when reducing import dependence is taking centre stage, green hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels are a large piece of the puzzle, as they play a key role in decoupling hard-to-abate sectors from fossil fuel dependence. By 2050, hydrogen is expected to be implemented at scale in long-distance transport and heavy industries, accounting for
- [[CLOSED] Head of the Clean Economy Department](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-position-head-of-the-clean-economy-department/) - CLOSED About EPG: EPG is an independent, non-profit think tank focused on energy and climate policy in Romania and the European Union. Founded in 2014, EPG operates as a policy research institute primarily financed through competitive grants, philanthropic organisations and, to a limited extent, private sector projects. EPG aims to promote an evidence-based dialogue on
- [The Future of Industrial Carbon Management in the EU: Findings from the Horizon 2020 ConsenCUS Project](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-future-of-industrial-carbon-management-in-the-eu-findings-from-the-horizon-2020-project-consencus-project/) - Industrial carbon management (ICM) has seen an increasing uptick in supportive policies, commercial-scale projects, and innovation action in the EU in recent years. Policy frameworks under the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), the Clean Industrial Deal, and the ICM Strategy are poised to further direct resources towards ICM projects as part of the EU’s technological
- [Leveraging Green Public Procurement for Transforming Steel and Cement Production in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/leveraging-green-public-procurement-for-transforming-steel-and-cement-production-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - The EU industry is at a crossroads, and will undergo a profound transformation to maintain long-term competitiveness. For Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the urgency of this transformation is enhanced by the continued economic and strategic importance of heavy industry and the potential to become a hub for clean industrial production. Among a portfolio of
- [Prețurile la energie post-plafonare: impact asupra pieței și consumatorilor](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/preturile-la-energie-post-plafonare-impact-asupra-pietei-si-consumatorilor/) - În luna noiembrie 2021, România a introdus schema de plafonare a prețurilor la energie electrică și gaze naturale prin Ordonanța de Urgență (OUG) 118/2021, pentru a sprijini consumatorii în sezonul rece 2021-2022. Măsura a fost adoptată la aproximativ un an după liberalizarea completă a pieței de energie electrică (1 ianuarie 2021) și gaze naturale (1
- [Transforming Romania’s Fertiliser Industry: Managing Trade-offs between Different Ammonia Pathways](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/transforming-romanias-fertiliser-industry-managing-trade-offs-between-different-ammonia-pathways/) - Romania’s fertiliser production is struggling Despite a long history stretching back to the early 20th century, Romania’s fertiliser industry has significantly contracted since the end of the communist regime. Before 1989, Romania had 11 fertiliser plants, which have since then closed down as part of a prolonged deindustrialisation. Today, only the Azomureş plant in central
- [Accelerarea viitorului regenerabil al României: un cadru de politică publică pentru planificarea spațială integrată a zonelor de accelerare a energiei regenerabile](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/accelerarea-viitorului-regenerabil-al-romaniei-un-cadru-de-politica-publica-pentru-planificarea-spatiala-integrata-a-zonelor-de-accelerare-a-energiei-regenerabile/) - Acest document de poziție prezintă progresele și provocările României în ceea ce privește dezvoltarea zonelor de accelerare pentru producerea energiei din surse regenerabile (RAA- Renewable Acceleration Areas) în conformitate cu Directiva revizuită privind energia din surse regenerabile (RED III), dar și recomandările experților pentru ca acest proces să fie eficient și sustenabil.
- [Accelerating Romania's Renewable Future: A Policy Framework for Integrated Spatial Planning of Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/accelerating-romanias-renewable-future-a-policy-framework-for-integrated-spatial-planning-of-renewable-energy-acceleration-areas/) - This policy position outlines Romania's progress, challenges, and recommendations in implementing Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (RAAs) in alignment with the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), as well as expert recommendations for making this process effective and sustainable. The paper is part of RENewLand project, which aims to ensure sustainable and science-based approaches for the
- [METODOLOGIE pentru desemnarea zonelor de accelerare a energiei regenerabile utilizând metoda multicriterială de luare a deciziilor - MCDM și sistemul de informații geografice - GIS](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/metodologie-pentru-desemnarea-zonelor-de-accelerare-a-energiei-regenerabile-utilizand-metoda-multicriteriala-de-luare-a-deciziilor-mcdm-si-sistemul-de-informatii-geografice-gis/) - Directiva revizuită privind energia regenerabilă (RED - 2023/2413) a fost adoptată la 31 octombrie 2023. Articolul 15c prevede că statele membre adoptă unul sau mai multe planuri de desemnare a zonelor de accelerare a energiei regenerabile (RAAs - Renewable Acceleration Areas) pentru unul sau mai multe tipuri de surse de energie regenerabilă până la 21 februarie 2026. RAAs sunt zone în care se preconizează că implementarea proiectelor de energie regenerabilă dintr-o anumită tehnologie nu va avea un impact semnificativ asupra mediului. Comisia Europeană a publicat Ghidul privind desemnarea zonelor de accelerare pentru sursele regenerabile de energie în mai 2024 [SWD (2024) 333 final]. Ghidul oferă recomandări fără caracter obligatoriu pentru desemnarea zonelor de accelerare și se concentrează pe cartografierea zonelor de accelerare pentru proiectele privind energia solară și energia eoliană în mediul terestru (onshore).
- [Ensuring the Long-term Competitiveness of Romania's Steel Industry](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ensuring-the-long-term-competitiveness-of-romanias-steel-industry/) - In recent years, Romanian steelmakers have faced the significant challenges felt by all EU industries, grappling with rising energy costs, increased competition from non-EU producers, and fluctuating demand, all of which have put immense pressure on the industry’s operations and competitiveness. Romania is one of the last remaining countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
- [Valorificarea achizițiilor publice ecologice pentru transformarea producției de oțel și ciment în Europa Centrală și de Est](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/valorificarea-achizitiilor-publice-ecologice-pentru-transformarea-productiei-de-ptel-si-ciment-in-europa-centrala-si-de-est/) - Pentru a estima potențialul utilizării APE ca instrument de stimulare a producției industriale curate din ECE, acest studiu oferă o estimare de prim nivel a cantităților de oțel și ciment utilizat în construcțiile publice din cele 12 state ale regiunii ECE (Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Polonia, Cehia, Slovacia, Austria, Ungaria, Slovenia, Croația, România și Bulgaria). În acest sens, studiul utilizează o metodologie adaptată și o combinație de surse de date, astfel încât să fie estimate cantitățile de produse din oțel lungi și plate, precum și de ciment achiziționate de autoritățile publice. De asemenea, au fost calculate potențialele reduceri de emisii ce pot fi obținute prin impunerea unor limite obligatorii ale amprentei de carbon în achizițiile publice și estimează impactul asupra bugetelor naționale alocate achizițiilor publice. Pentru a estima potențialul utilizării APE ca instrument de stimulare a producției industriale curate din ECE, acest studiu oferă o estimare de prim nivel a cantităților de oțel și ciment utilizat în construcțiile publice din cele 12 state ale regiunii ECE (Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Polonia, Cehia, Slovacia, Austria, Ungaria, Slovenia, Croația, România și Bulgaria). În acest sens, studiul utilizează o metodologie adaptată și o combinație de surse de date, astfel încât să fie estimate cantitățile de produse din oțel lungi și plate, precum și de ciment achiziționate de autoritățile publice. De asemenea, au fost calculate potențialele reduceri de emisii ce pot fi obținute prin impunerea unor limite obligatorii ale amprentei de carbon în achizițiile publice și estimează impactul asupra bugetelor naționale alocate achizițiilor publice.
- [Capturing Carbon, Capturing Attention: How Is CCUS Portrayed Across Europe?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/capturing-carbon-capturing-attention-how-is-ccus-portrayed-across-europe/) - CCUS narratives and why they matter Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is a suite of technologies to capture, transport, and utilise carbon dioxide (CO2) or store it underground. CCUS has emerged internationally as a key technical measure for climate change mitigation, in particular for reducing the amount of CO2 ultimately emitted into the atmosphere
- [Project Mirror: Aligning with EU Fit-for-55 and Energy Transition Goals - 2050 Pathways Explorer](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/project-mirror-aligning-with-eu-fit-for-55-and-energy-transition-goals-2050-pathways-explorer/) - Romania has finalised its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), setting ambitious targets to support the EU's 2030 climate goals. Originally due by 30 June 2024, the updated plan was submitted on 16 October 2024. It outlines Romania’s strategy to cut emissions, expand renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency. Key highlights include a 12.7% reduction
- [Foaie de parcurs pentru renovarea Colegiului Național „Matei Basarab”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/foaie-de-parcurs-pentru-renovarea-colegiului-national-matei-basarab/) - Foaia de parcurs pentru renovarea Colegiului Național „Matei Basarab” din Râmnicu Vâlcea, județul Vâlcea, are ca scop prezentarea etapelor necesare pentru transformarea clădirii într-una cu performanță energetică nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building). Documentul detaliază pașii optimi de renovare, sursele de finanțare aferente fiecărei etape, măsurile de monitorizare și verificare, precum și beneficiile suplimentare rezultate în
- [Foaie de parcurs pentru renovarea Colegiului Ortodox „Mitropolitul Nicolae Colan”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/foaie-de-parcurs-pentru-renovarea-colegiului-ortodox-mitropolitul-nicolae-colan/) - Foaia de parcurs pentru renovarea Colegiului Ortodox „Mitropolitul Nicolae Colan” din Cluj-Napoca, are ca scop prezentarea etapelor necesare pentru transformarea clădirii într-una cu performanță energetică nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building). Documentul detaliază pașii optimi de renovare, sursele de finanțare aferente fiecărei etape, măsurile de monitorizare și verificare, precum și beneficiile suplimentare rezultate în urma implementării
- [Foaie de parcurs pentru renovarea Liceului "Nicolae Bălcescu"](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/foaie-de-parcurs-pentru-renovarea-liceului-nicolae-balcescu/) - Foaia de parcurs pentru renovarea Liceului „Nicolae Bălcescu” din Medgidia, județul Constanța, are ca scop prezentarea etapelor necesare pentru transformarea clădirii într-una cu performanță energetică nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building). Documentul detaliază pașii optimi de renovare, sursele de finanțare aferente fiecărei etape, măsurile de monitorizare și verificare, precum și beneficiile suplimentare rezultate în urma implementării
- [The Cost of Romania's Industrial Transition](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/care-este-costul-tranzitiei-verzi-pentru-industriile-grele-din-romania/) - Află cum industriile grele din România pot deveni sustenabile prin decarbonizare, captarea carbonului și utilizarea hidrogenului regenerabil. Soluții oferite de EPG.
- [Noi reguli pentru proprietarii de imobile. Ce dispozitive sunt obligaţi să instaleze](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/noi-reguli-pentru-proprietarii-de-imobile-ce-dispozitive-sunt-obligati-sa-instaleze/) - Noi reguli pentru proprietarii sau administratorii imobilelor au intrat în vigoare prin Legea 101/2020, care modifică prevederile Legii 372/2005...
- [Asigurarea competitivității pe termen lung a industriei siderurgice din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/asigurarea-competitivitatii-pe-termen-lung-a-industriei-siderurgice-din-romania/) - În ultimii ani, producătorii români de oțel s-au confruntat cu provocări semnificative, similare celor resimțite de majoritatea industriilor din Uniunea Europene (UE), cum ar fi: creșterea prețurilor la energie, concurența sporită din afara UE și cererea fluctuantă - toate acestea exercitând o presiune imensă asupra operațiunilor și competitivității industriei. România este una dintre puținele țări
- [Evaluating the Clean Industrial Deal: A Step Forward with Missed Opportunities in Securing Public Funding and Strengthening Regional Cooperation ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/evaluating-the-clean-industrial-deal-a-step-forward-with-missed-opportunities-in-securing-public-funding-and-strengthening-regional-cooperation/) - On February 26th, the European Commission published the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a wide-ranging strategy aimed at supporting the transformation of the EU’s industrial sectors. It is a non-legislative document, foreseeing a number of future legislative measures in the fields of energy, investment, procurement, and carbon pricing, among others. It was first announced as a
- [Powering Europe’s Clean Future: Romania’s Role in Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/powering-europes-clean-future-romanias-role-in-hydrogen-and-carbon-capture-and-storage-infrastructure/) - Romania’s hydrogen and CCS leadership will be critical for Europe’s energy independence, ensuring a cleaner, more resilient, and affordable future beyond fossil fuels.
- [A Regional Approach to Future-proofing CEE Industry](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/a-regional-approach-to-future-proofing-cee-industry/) - The industrial base of Central and Eastern Europe is a key driver of the region’s economy, and its transformation will be essential for maintaining regional manufacturing in the long term. Transforming it will require concerted action by CEE states as well as a regional approach to exploit synergies, improve cost-effectiveness, and cooperate on mutually beneficial
- [Pot guvernanța climatică și competitivitatea industrială să fie priorități complementare ale noului guvern? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/pot-guvernanta-climatica-si-competitivitatea-industriala-sa-fie-prioritati-complementare-ale-noului-guvern/) - În urma alegerilor parlamentare din decembrie 2024 și a negocierilor ulterioare, s-a format o nouă coaliție de guvernare compusă din PSD, PNL, UDMR și grupul minorităților. Prezența în coaliție a două partide care au făcut parte și din guvernarea anterioară indică o relativă continuitate la nivel politic, însă nu și în ceea ce privește politicile
- [Pregătirea sistemelor de încălzire centralizată din România pentru viitor](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/pregatirea-sistemelor-de-incalzire-centralizata-din-romania-pentru-viitor/) - Sistemele de încălzire urbană oferă multiple beneficii economice și de mediu. Eficiența ridicată inerentă a acestora contribuie la scăderea costurilor de încălzire în zonele urbane dense și în centrele industriale. Producția în cogenerare de energie termică și electrică duce la eficiență mai mare a combustibilului și, în consecință, la niveluri mai scăzute ale emisiilor de
- [Preparing Romania’s District Heating Systems for the Future](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/preparing-romanias-district-heating-systems-for-the-future/) - District heating (DH) systems provide multiple economic and environmental benefits. Their inherently high efficiency contributes to lowering the cost of heating in dense urban areas and industrial centres. The combined production of heat and power (CHP) leads to higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions of greenhouse gas and local air pollutants. The role of DH
- [Accelerating Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation in the Building Sector: Scenario for Achieving EU and National Targets](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/accelerating-energy-efficiency-and-decarbonisation-in-the-building-sector/) - The revisions of EU legislative files, aligning with the net-zero emissions target for 2050 and the 55% net emissions reduction by 2030, are ushering in opportunities for the building sector to accelerate emissions reductions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. Driven by advancements in energy efficiency and low-emissions HVAC systems, the building sector has
- [Potențialul pentru decarbonizare din sectorul clădirilor: cum îl putem valorifica pentru a îndeplini țintele europene](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/potentialul-pentru-decarbonizare-din-sectorul-cladirilor-cum-il-putem-valorifica-pentru-a-indeplini-tintele-europene/) - Revizuirea legislației UE în conformitate cu obiectivul de neutralitate climatică pentru 2050 și cu reducerea emisiilor cu 55% până în 2030 creează oportunități de accelerare a decarbonizării sectorului clădirilor. Impulsionat de progresele în eficiența energetică și a sistemelor HVAC cu emisii reduse, sectorul construcțiilor prezintă un potențial considerabil pentru decarbonizare, încă insuficient valorificat. Pentru a
- [Achizițiile publice ecologice. Primul pas esențial pentru decarbonizarea industriilor grele din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/achizitiile-publice-ecologice-primul-pas-esential-pentru-decarbonizarea-industriilor-grele-din-romania/) - România trebuie să adopte urgent un sistem de achiziții publice ecologice pentru a sprijini decarbonizarea industriei grele și a rămâne competitivă în UE.
- [Turbinele cu gaze cu ciclu combinat: perspective de utilizare în România.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/turbinele-cu-gaze-cu-ciclu-combinat-perspective-pentru-utilizarea-in-romania/) - Sectorul energetic românesc este într-o etapă de tranziție către metode de producere a energiei electrice cu o amprentă de carbon mai redusă. Centralele electrice pe gaz natural sunt considerate un pas intermediar către decarbonizarea completă a sectorului. În prezent, în România sunt în dezvoltare capacități semnificative de producere a energiei electrice pe bază de gaze
- [Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT). A Romanian Perspective.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/combined-cycle-gas-turbine-ccgt-a-romanian-perspective/) - The energy sector of Romania is transitioning from an emission-intensive power generation towards less carbon-intensive methods of electricity production. Natural gas power plants, relying on gas turbines, are seen by many as an intermediate step to a fully decarbonised energy sector. Significant natural gas-based power generation is currently under development in Romania. These projects have
- [Creating a clean industry in Central and Eastern Europe: Recommendations for EU and National Governments](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/creating-a-clean-industry-in-central-and-eastern-europe-recommendations-for-eu-and-national-governments/) - Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries face numerous challenges in decarbonising their economies. Of these, the transformation of heavy industry is one of the most pressing: despite a progressive decline in the economic contribution of industry post-1990, CEE economies still rely more on their heavy industries than the EU average; these heavy industries remain more carbon-intensive than in other parts of the EU; and progress in decarbonising them remains slow due to inadequate climate policy frameworks and limited institutional capacity and national public funding, among others.
- [Untapping Romania’s Biogas and Biomethane Potential](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/untapping-romanias-biogas-and-biomethane-potential/) - Biogas and biomethane will play an important role in achieving a cleaner energy mix and safeguarding the EU from external energy price fluctuations. Current projections estimate fossil gas to make up only between 2.5-6.6% of Romania’s energy demand in buildings by2050 (Energy Policy Group, 2022). Achieving the European Union’s net-zero target by 2050 requires reducing
- [Successful CfD Auction Brings Optimism, But Industry Challenges Persist ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/successful-cfd-auction-brings-optimism-but-industry-challenges-persist/) - Context Romania adopted Government Decision No. 318/2024 in April 2024, introducing a Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme to support low-carbon emissions technologies. Throughout the summer of 2024, ANRE set out the methodology for determining and collecting CfD contributions, and the Ministry of Energy approved the state aid scheme. The first CfD auction has concluded and
- [Romania’s Offshore Wind Potential: Policy Pathways for Sustainable Development](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-offshore-wind-potential-policy-pathways-for-sustainable-development/) - Offshore wind energy is a crucial element of the European Union’s decarbonisation plan. With substantial untapped potential in the Black Sea, Romania has the opportunity to become a regional leader, particularly following the adoption of its Offshore Wind Law in 2024. Offshore wind energy has emerged as a pillar of the EU's decarbonisation policy. The
- [Potențialul eolian offshore al României: politici pentru o dezvoltare durabilă](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/potentialul-eolian-offshore-al-romaniei-politici-pentru-o-dezvoltare-durabila/) - Energia eoliană offshore deține un rol important în procesul de decarbonizare al Uniunii Europene (UE). Cu un potențial semnificativ în Marea Neagră, România are oportunitatea de a deveni un lider regional, în special în contextul adoptării Legii privind energia eoliană offshore. Uniunea Europeană vizează o capacitate instalată în energia eoliană de 60 GW până în
- [Leveraging the EU Cohesion Policy for a Clean Industrial Revival](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/leveraging-the-eu-cohesion-policy-for-a-clean-industrial-revival/) - Heavy industry, an engine for development The EU’s heavy industry is under enormous pressure. Across the continent, producers of steel, cement, chemicals, and other essential materials are announcing expensive transformation plans to maintain their competitiveness in a low-carbon world, while struggling to compete with cheap imports and to overcome the current sluggish demand for green
- [High-Level Roadmap for Decarbonising Cement and Lime Production in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/high-level-roadmap-for-decarbonising-cement-and-lime-production-in-romania/) - With stricter climate rules, industries that emit a lot of carbon face tighter deadlines to reduce emissions. To stay competitive, the cement and lime sectors must adopt new strategies and invest in low-carbon technologies. These changes will be costly and complex. While Romania lags behind other countries like Bulgaria and Poland in carbon capture projects,
- [Decarbonizarea producției de ciment și var din România: pași esențiali pentru atingerea neutralității climatice](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonizarea-productiei-de-ciment-si-var-din-romania-pasi-esentiali-pentru-atingerea-neutralitatii-climatice/) - În contextul politicilor climatice ambițioase asumate la nivel european, următorii 10 ani sunt decisivi pentru transformarea profundă a industriilor de ciment și var, astfel încât să rămână competitive într-o economie cu emisii reduse.
- [Planul Social pentru Climă în România: o punte între politicile climatice, energetice și sociale](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/planul-social-pentru-clima-in-romania-o-punte-intre-politicile-climatice-energetice-si-sociale/) - Fondul Social pentru Climă (FSC) se dorește a fi un instrument care sporește eficiența și atenuează impactul asupra bunăstării ca efect al extinderii tarifării emisiilor de carbon în sectoarele clădirilor și al transportului rutier prin introducerea sistemului de comercializare a certificatelor de emisii (ETS2). FSC va ajuta gospodăriile vulnerabile și utilizatorii de mijloace de transport
- [The Social Climate Plan in Romania: bridging climate, energy and social policy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-social-climate-plan-in-romania-bridging-climate-energy-and-social-policy/) - The Social Climate Fund (SCF) is meant to be a tool that increases the effectiveness and mitigates the welfare impact of the expansion of carbon pricing to buildings and road transport through the introduction of the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2). The SCF will help vulnerable households and transport users respond to higher fossil fuel
- [Varianta finală a Planului Național Integrat în domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice: obiective mai ambițioase dar lipsite de traiectorii clare.  ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/varianta-finala-a-planului-national-integrat-in-domeniul-energiei-si-schimbarilor-climatice-obiective-mai-ambitioase-dar-lipsite-de-traiectorii-clare/) - Ministerul Energiei a transmis recent Comisiei Europene versiunea finală a Planului Național Integrat în domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice (PNIESC), documentul-cadru prin care România își stabilește obiectivele și măsurile pentru decarbonizare, aliniate cu țintele europene pentru 2030 și cu angajamentul de a atinge neutralitatea climatică până în 2050. Publicat pentru prima oară pentru consultare la
- [Abordarea emisilor de carbon pe întreaga durată de viață (WLC) a clădirilor. Bariere și Soluții.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/abordarea-emisilor-de-carbon-pe-intreaga-durata-de-viata-wlc-a-cladirilor-bariere-si-solutii/) - Clădirile sunt unul dintre principalii consumatori de resurse energetice și emițători de CO2 la nivel global. În statele membre ale Uniunii Europene, aproximativ 40% din energia consumată de utilizatorii finali este utilizată în clădiri, în principal pentru încălzire răcire și apă caldă. Directiva revizuită privind performanța energetică a clădirilor (EPBD) solicită statelor membre ale UE
- [Whole Life Carbon in Buildings: Barriers and Solutions](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/whole-life-carbon-in-buildings-barriers-and-solutions/) - The infographic summarises the main barriers identified in the implementation of whole life carbon in Romanian buildings sector and proposes solutions to overcome them. The barriers identified and solutions proposed are indicated for each stage of the building lifecycle stages, reproduced from EN 15978:2011, with added barriers and recommendations for B8 Module (Operational carbon) and
- [The Whole-Lifecycle Approach in the Romanian Buildings Sector: Overcoming the Barriers](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-whole-lifecycle-approach-in-the-romanian-buildings-sector-overcoming-the-barriers/) - The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) demands EU member states to introduce measures addressing the whole-life carbon (WLC) impact of buildings, encompassing both operational emissions and embodied emissions across the production, construction, renovation, and end-of-life stages. Implementing these measures requires extensive structural transformations, posing challenges for countries that are institutionally unfamiliar with the
- [Cum valorificăm potențialul de biogaz și biometan al României?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-valorficam-potentialului-de-biogaz-si-biometan-al-romaniei/) - În anul 2022, România avea o capacitate instalată de producție de biogaz de 23 MW și nicio producție de biometan. Aceste cifre contrastează puternic cu obiectivele stabilite în documentele strategice naționale, care prevăd o creștere rapidă a sectorului biogazului.
- [Beyond Fit-for-55: How can Romania align with the EU’s 2040 climate target?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/beyond-fit-for-55-how-can-romania-align-with-the-eus-2040-climate-target/) - In 2024, the EU proposed a target of reducing GHG emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. This target not only secures the pathway to climate neutrality by 2050, but also gives a clear signal of what the 2030-2040 decade will look in terms of fossil fuel phase-out, cleantech development and just transition,
- [Pathways for Decarbonising Romania’s Economy. Results from the Annual Decarbonisation Perspective Model](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/pathways-for-decarbonising-romanias-economy/) - With the adoption of its Long-Term Strategy and the drafting of a revised National Energy and Climate Plan, Romania has made significant strides in planning the decarbonisation of its economy. Current strategic documents can be enhanced through more comprehensive and detailed plans for implementing cost-optimal decarbonisation pathways, backed by clear policy and financing instruments. To
- [Importanța achizițiilor publice ecologice în decarbonizarea industriei din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/importanta-achizitiilor-publice-ecologice-in-decarbonizarea-industriei-din-romania/) - Achizițiile publice pot crea noi oportunități pentru dezvoltarea industriei cu emisii reduse de carbon Ambițiile europene în materie de climă și mediu asumate prin Pactul Verde European responsabilizează statele europene, inclusiv operatorii industriali să își reducă în mod accelerat emisiile. Acest lucru presupune, printre altele, utilizarea de noi tehnologii inovatoare, înlocuirea combustibililor fosili cu surse
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for experts with technical expertise on spatial planning for renewable energy sources and land hierarchy conflict](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-looking-for-experts-with-technical-expertise-on-spatial-planning-for-renewable-energy-sources-and-land-hierarchy-conflict/) - CLOSED CALL Context The RENewLand project, funded by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), is implemented by Energy Policy Group (EPG) together with WWF Bulgaria, WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature Hungary (WWF Hungary), WWF Romania and Centre for Energy Research. Its main objectives include enabling a multi-actor and multi-sector approach in the process of designating national
- [Cum poate România să își protejeze industria?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-poate-romania-sa-isi-protejeze-industria/) - Transformarea industriei: o necesitate presantă În contextul geopolitic și economic actual, politicile industriale din Uniunea Europeană sunt esențiale pentru a asigura securitatea, prosperitatea și atenuarea schimbărilor climatice. Un nou val de politici și scheme de suport, axate pe transformarea sustenabilă a industriilor statelor membre, reflectă o reorientare a gândirii strategice atât la nivel european cât
- [The Role of Carbon Capture in Romania's Low-Carbon Economy. Results of the Annual Decarbonisation Perspective Model for Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-role-of-carbon-capture-in-romanias-low-carbon-economy/) - Key Findings: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be an essential component of Romania’s decarbonisation efforts, particularly for the cement and chemicals sectors. To enable CCS projects that contribute to Romania’s climate mitigation efforts in a cost-effective way, ambitions must be increased in national strategies, hard-to-abate sectors must be prioritised for CO2 capture, and the
- [The Role of Hydrogen in Romania’s Low-Carbon Economy. Results of the Annual Decarbonisation Perspective Model for Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-role-of-hydrogen-in-romanias-low-carbon-economy/) - Key Findings: Clean hydrogen will play a crucial role in decarbonising Romania’s industry and mobility sectors, with a significant production potential due to significant renewable energy resources. To launch a clean hydrogen economy in Romania, coherent national policies prioritising hydrogen in industry and mobility, as well as clear plans for increasing renewable electricity capacity and
- [Strategia industrială a României 2023-2027: un prim pas lăudabil, dar prea mic pentru provocările industriei României](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/strategia-industriala-a-romaniei-2023-2027-un-prim-pas-laudabil-dar-prea-mic-pentru-provocarile-industriei-romaniei/) - La finalul anului 2023, Guvernul României a publicat mult-așteptata Strategie industrială a României 2023-2027, promisă în programul coaliției de guvernare. Publicarea acestei strategii este un pas important în coagularea unui cadru instituțional capabil să gestioneze provocările multiple și intersectate ale industriei din România și să asigure o tranziție digitală și verde, atât durabilă, cât și
- [Renovările subperformante ale clădirilor din Europa Centrală și de Est. De ce are loc fenomenul și ce soluții există?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renovarile-subperformante-ale-cladirilor-din-europa-centrala-si-de-est-de-ce-are-loc-fenomenul-si-ce-solutii-exista/) - Regiunea Europei Centrale și de Est (ECE) se confruntă cu provocări majore în atingerea obiectivelor de eficiență energetică a clădirilor stabilite la nivelul Uniunii Europene (UE). Deși au avut loc eforturi considerabile de renovare a fondului de clădiri din regiune, realizarea unor economii importante de energie rămâne limitată, iar proiectele de renovare au adesea rezultate sub așteptări. Având în vedere că aproape 40% din emisiile UE provin din sectorul construcțiilor și că țările din Europa Centrală și de Est depind în continuare de combustibilii fosili, îmbunătățirea eficienței energetice a clădirilor prin renovare este o acțiune esențială pentru mitigarea schimbărilor climatice.
- [Underperforming Renovations in the CEE Region: Challenges and Recommendations](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/underperforming-renovations-in-the-cee-region-challenges-and-recommendations/) - The Central and Eastern European (CEE) region faces significant challenges in meeting the building energy efficiency goals set by the European Union. Despite considerable efforts to renovate the region's building stock, deep energy savings remain limited, and renovation projects often underperform relative to expectations. With the built environment contributing nearly 40% of the EU’s emissions,
- [Participarea publicului și impactul socio-economic în tranziția către neutralitate climatică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/participarea-publicului-si-impactul-socio-economic-in-tranzitia-catre-neutralitate-climatica/) - Tranziția către neutralitate climatică a Uniunii Europene s-ar putea confrunta cu provocări în ceea ce privește acceptarea socială a politicilor de decarbonizare, din cauza lipsei consultării publicului în mod eficient și atenției insuficiente asupra impactului socioeconomic al tranziției. Pe măsură ce politicile climatice evoluează și încep să devină mai cuprinzătoare, potențiale efecte regresive ar putea afecta în mod direct consumatorii și gospodăriile, în special cele mai vulnerabile.
- [Energia Solară. Un potențial care trebuie valorificat ca România să-și atingă țintele de decarbonizare.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energia-solara-un-potential-care-trebuie-valorificat-ca-romania-sa-si-atinga-tintele-de-decarbonizare/) - În ciuda progreselor recente, rămân o serie de provocări în ceea ce privește creșterea capcității de energie solară în România. Cele mai importante dintre acestea sunt constrângerile legate de capacitatea rețelei și dezechilibrele cu care se confruntă prosumatorii, lipsa predictibilității calendarului de implementare a fondurilor UE și întârzierile în transpunerea legislației UE. Abordarea acestor provocări este esențială pentru accelerarea adoptării energiei solare. Pentru a valorifica pe deplin potențialul energiei solare și a asigura un sector energetic robust și sustenabil, recomandăm:
- [Harnessing Solar Power: a Key Driver for Romania’s Decarbonisation Pathway](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/harnessing-solar-power-a-key-driver-for-romanias-decarbonisation-pathway/) - Solar energy is crucial for Romania to meet its decarbonisation goals and to contribute to the European Union’s 2050 climate neutrality trajectory. The REPowerEU initiative sets ambitious targets, aiming for over 320 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity by 2025 and nearly 600 GW by 2030. Romania, with 1.8 GW of installed PV capacity
- [EPG Summer School 2024: peste 20 de tineri din întreaga lume și peste 20 de experți internaționali în domeniul energetic, reuniți la București](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-summer-school-2024-peste-20-de-tineri-din-intreaga-lume-si-peste-20-de-experti-internationali-in-domeniul-energetic-reuniti-la-bucuresti/) - Lansare de proiect: RENewLand, o soluție echitabilă pentru desemnarea zonelor de accelerare pentru energie regenerabilă Energy Policy Group (EPG) și WWF-România (Fondul Mondial pentru Natură) anunță lansarea oficială a proiectului RENewLand, prin care ne propunem să aducem în atenția autorităților un model de abordare intersectorială și multidisciplinară pentru desemnarea zonelor pretabile accelerării energiei eoliene și solare terestre în România, Bulgaria și Ungaria.
- [Analiză a Planului Național Integrat în Domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/analiza-a-planului-national-integrat-in-domeniul-energiei-si-schimbarilor-climatice/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) anunță lansarea unui nou raport ce analizează versiunea preliminară a Planului Național Integrat în domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice (PNIESC) al României. Acest raport oferă o evaluare detaliată a măsurilor propuse pentru atingerea obiectivelor de reducere a emisiilor și a neutralității climatice, în conformitate cu politicile Uniunii Europene.
- [EPG REPORTS — Assesing the link between climate governance and citizens in Romania: socio-economic impact and public participation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-reports-assesing-the-link-between-climate-governance-and-citizens-in-romania-socio-economic-impact-and-public-participation/) - The transition towards climate neutrality that the European Union is undergoing may face challenges concerning the social acceptance of decarbonisation policies, due to a lack of effective public engagement and insufficient consideration given to the socio-economic impact of the transition. As climate policies evolve and start becoming more encompassing, potential regressive effects could directly impact
- [[CLOSED] EPG contractează experți pentru realizarea de analize diagnostic, evaluarea performanței energetice și întocmirea unor foi de parcurs pentru trei clădiri publice renovate din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-contracteaza-experti-in-renovarea-pentru-cresterea-performantei-energetice-a-cladirilor/) - CLOSED CALL Despre proiect Proiectul OUR-CEE (Overcoming Underperforming Renovations in Central and Eastern Europe), finanțat de Inițiativa europeană privind clima (EUKI), este implementat de Energy Policy Group (EPG), împreună cu EnEffect (Bulgaria), REA - North (Croația) și Energie Cités (Polonia). OUR-CEE își propune să identifice provocările în atingerea standardelor de performanță în urma renovărilor ale
- [Ce putem învăța din situația critică în care a ajuns sistemul energetic național în ultimele săptămâni?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ce-putem-invata-din-situatia-critica-in-care-a-ajuns-sistemul-energetic-national-in-ultimele-saptamani/) - Pe fondul unor temperaturi caniculare extreme, sistemul energetic național a întâmpinat dificultăți în satisfacerea cererii de consum la orele de vârf în ultimele săptămâni. Contrar unor opinii vehiculate în spațiul public, această situație critică nu a fost cauzată de adoptarea unui calendar de eliminare a capacităților pe bază de cărbune. De fapt, centralele pe bază
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Senior Researcher in the Data Analytics team  ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-a-senior-researcher-in-the-data-analytics-team/) - CLOSED CALL CALL Extended until 22 August. About EPG: The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about
- [EPG REPORTS — Assessment of Romania’s draft updated NECP](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/assessment-of-romanias-draft-updated-necp/) - Romania's climate policy is strongly influenced by the European Union's objectives to reduce emissions and achieve climate neutrality. By adopting the National Long-Term Strategy (LTS), Romania has committed to achieve a net emission reduction of 99% in 2050 compared to 1990 levels. This study assesses the most recent draft version of the National Energy and
- [Sunt clădirile publice renovate cu adevărat eficiente energetic? O evaluare a situației din România.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sunt-cladirile-publice-renovate-cu-adevarat-eficiente-energetic-o-evaluare-a-situatiei-din-romania/) - Renovarea fondului de clădiri este unul dintre obiectivele prioritare pentru reducerea consumului de energie și de CO2 la nivelul Uniunii Europene (UE). În ciuda eforturilor politice, a gamei largi de măsuri de reglementare, a instrumentelor financiare și a inițiativelor care au dus la îmbunătățiri tehnice notabile ale fondului de clădiri, consumul de energie, atât în sectorul public, cât și în cel rezidențial, nu a înregistrat încă reducerea drastică necesară pentru atingerea obiectivelor stabilite. Clădirile publice, despre care se așteaptă să dea tonul în ceea ce privește renovarea aprofundată, au beneficiat de lucrări de renovare de mulți ani în Europa Centrală și de Est (ECE), însă o proporție semnificativă din acestea nu generează economii de energie adecvate.
- [Scenarii de Adopție a Pompelor de Căldură în România Până în 2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/scenarii-de-adoptie-a-pompelor-de-caldura-in-romania-pana-in-2030-2/) - Cel mai recent studiu al EPG redactat de Radu Dudău, Radu Cîrligeanu, Corina Lazăr și Sonia Florian analizează perspectivele de adoptare a pompelor de căldură în România până în 2030. Ținta europeană de reducere cu 55% a emisiilor de carbon până în 2030 și traiectoria de neutralitate climatică până în 2050 necesită un plan ambițios
- [Consolidarea rețelei electrice: O prioritate pentru atingerea obiectivelor de decarbonizare ale României pentru 2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sumar-executiv-consolidarea-retelei-electrice-o-prioritate-pentru-atingerea-obiectivelor-de-decarbonizare-ale-romaniei-pentru-2030/) - Rețelele de energie electrică au un rol esențial în eforturile Uniunii Europene de a reduce emisiile de gaze cu efect de seră (GES) și de a atinge neutralitatea climatică în anul 2050. Acestea trebuie să răspundă unei cereri tot mai mari de energie electrică în sectoare precum transporturile, încălzirea și răcirea, industria, producția de hidrogen
- [Viitorul hidrogenului în România: mituri și realitate](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sumar-executiv-viitorul-hidrogenului-in-romania-mituri-si-realitate/) - Hidrogenul regenerabil va avea un rol important în reducerea emisiilor de gaze cu efect de seră (GES) și obținerea neutralității climatice la nivelul Uniunii Europene până în anul 2050. Conform planului REPowerEU, UE își propune să producă pe teritoriul european o cantitate ambițioasă de 10 Mt/an de hidrogen și respectiv să importe alte 10 Mt/an
- [Decarbonizarea producției de oțel primar din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sumar-executiv-decarbonizarea-productiei-de-otel-primar-din-romania/) - Decarbonizarea producției de oțel primar este una din provocările cele mai presante pentru viitorul industriei românești. Producția convențională de oțel primar, un proces cu emisii ridicate de carbon, se confruntă cu o presiune crescândă de a se transforma, în contextul angajamentelor climatice ale UE: eliminarea treptată a alocărilor gratuite sub sistemul de comercializare al certificatelor
- [Policy Brief. SMALL MODULAR REACTORS: A TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT. General considerations and the case of Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/small-modular-reactors-a-technical-and-economic-assessment-policy-br/) - The report of Energy Policy Group and Clean Air Task Force offers a cautious technico-economic endorsement for the development of the most viable SMR designs. They will bring an important contribution to the intensifying efforts of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as to ensuring energy security and affordability. SMRs represent the promise of
- [National baseline assessment on underperforming renovations - Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/national-baseline-assessment-on-underperforming-renovations-romania/) - The renovation of the building stock is one of the key target sectors for energy and CO2 reduction at the EU level. Despite policy efforts, the wide range of regulatory measures, financial instruments, and initiatives that have resulted in notable technical improvements to the building stock, the energy consumption, in both public and residential sectors,
- [A Whole-Lifecycle approach to the Romanian construction sector: status and barriers in the context of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/a-whole-lifecycle-approach-to-theromanian-construction-sector-status-and-barriers-in-the-contextof-the-revised-energy-performance-of-buildings-directive/) - The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) brings new provisions on accounting and managing whole-lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions in buildings. This approach, which implies addressing emissions along a building’s entire value chain (fromthe production of construction materials to demolition and post-demolition phases) can help increase coordination and grow low-carbon construction industries and had already
- [Modelling of the Romanian Electricity Sector, 2025-2040](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/modelling-of-the-romanian-electricity-sector-2025-2040-2/) - To reach climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union has set a 55% emission reduction target for 2030 and the European Commission has proposed a 90% reduction target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Romania, through its multiple strategies and plans, has set out a vision for gradually decreasing its emissions. While these documents reflect
- [Expert advice on spatial planning for renewable energy sources and land hierarchy conflict](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/expert-advice-on-spatial-planning-for-renewable-energy-sources-and-land-hierarchy-conflict/) - In response to the Commission’s communication on March 8, 2022, titled “RePowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure, and sustainable energy,” EU Member States have been called upon to diversify their energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. To facilitate the rapid development of renewable energy projects while minimizing their territorial impact, the European Commission introduced several key initiatives as part of the "REPowerEU Plan."
- [Why Romania needs to establish an independent scientific advisory body on climate change](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/why-romania-needs-to-establish-an-independent-scientific-advisory-body-on-climate-change/) - Independent scientific advisory bodies are consultative organisations composed of various experts with the role of advising governments on climate policy and monitoring progress towards reaching climate targets. Their overarching role includes identifying the shortcomings in climate policy and offering scientific advice to improve it. Climate policy would thus be enhanced by linking the latest scientific
- [Scenarii de adopție a pompelor de căldură în România până în 2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/scenarii-de-adoptie-a-pompelor-de-caldura-in-romania-pana-in-2030/) - În siajul crizei energetice declanșate în 2022, caracterizată de un deficit de gaze naturale pe piețele europene și niveluri record ale prețurilor energiei, pompa de căldură iese în evidență ca fiind cea mai eficientă și mai puțin poluantă soluție pentru încălzirea și răcirea clădirilor. Prezentul studiu estimează perspectivele pompelor de căldură pentru locuințe individuale și
- [MODELLING OF THE ROMANIAN ELECTRICITY SECTOR, 2025-2040](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/modelling-of-the-romanian-electricity-sector-2025-2040/) - In this report, we assess Romania’s energy transition pathway. The European Gas Market Model and the European Power Market Model developed by REKK were utilised to understand the impact of Romania’s plans on emissions and the energy market and to see how Romania could resize its fossil capacity investments and achieve a carbon-neutral power sector in 2040. The models simulate a fully functional and liberalised energy markets to show the impact of different measures on wholesale energy prices.
- [[CLOSED] EPG is offering an internship focusing on offshore wind (Blue Energy Fellow)   ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-offering-an-internship-focusing-on-offshore-wind-blue-energy-fellow/) - CLOSED CALL About EPG: The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides
- [Bolstering the electricity grid: A priority to achieve Romania’s 2030 decarbonisation objectives](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/bolstering-the-electricity-grid-a-priority-to-achieve-romanias-2030-decarbonisation-objectives/) - Electricity grids play a critical role in the European Union’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and become climate neutral by 2050. They must accommodate an increasing demand of clean electricity in transports, buildings’ heating and cooling, industry, production of green hydrogen, and data centres. Projections indicate a surge in electricity consumption of no
- [Lansare de proiect: „Eficiența energetică în clădiri: implicarea comunităților și autorităților, promovarea noilor tehnologii”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/lansare-de-proiect-eficienta-energetica-in-cladiri-implicarea-comunitatilor-si-autoritatilor-promovarea-noilor-tehnologii/) - Centrul Român de Politici Europene și Energy Policy Group (EPG) au lansat, la finalul lui 2023, un nou parteneriat dedicat promovării bunelor practici și măsurilor active de reducere a consumului de energie.
- [Adoptarea Regulamentului privind industria net-zero – Implicații pentru România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/adoptarea-regulamentului-privind-industria-net-zero-implicatii-pentru-romania/) - Regulamentul privind industria net-zero (NZIA), adoptat la sfârșitul lunii mai, marchează o nouă abordare a politicii industriale în Uniunea Europeană. Noul regulament vine ca răspuns la o îngrijorare crescândă că industria Uniunii își va pierde competitivitatea într-o lume cu emisii reduse de dioxid de carbon (CO2). Fiind încă dependentă de industria grea, dar având și
- [O concluzie tristă a dezbaterilor electorale: România va fi din nou absentă din discuțiile referitoare la marile provocări ale Europei](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/o-concluzie-trista-a-dezbaterilor-electorale-romania-va-fi-din-nou-absenta-din-discutiile-referitoare-la-marile-provocari-ale-europei/) - Lipsa dezbaterilor la nivel național despre viitorul și impactul politicilor climatice subminează abilitatea României de a participa în negocierile importante din următorii cinci ani. Discursul politic din campania electorală a fost complet acaparat de luptele de tranșee duse la nivel local, cu schimburi interminabile de atacuri virulente între candidați. Subiectele țintite de politicieni în strategiile
- [Meeting the revised Effort Sharing Regulation target in Romania. Measures for the buildings and transport sectors](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/meeting-the-revised-effort-sharing-regulation-target-in-romania-measures-for-the-buildings-and-transport-sectors/) - Pe 12 iunie a.c., think-tank-ul Energy Policy Group a organizat, împreună cu Casa de avocatură Pachiu şi Asociaţii și compania PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)...
- [Decarbonising primary steel production in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonising-primary-steel-production-in-romania/) - The decarbonisation of primary steel production is one of the most pressing challenges for the future of Romania’s industry. A highly carbon-intensive process, conventional primary steelmaking faces increasing pressure to transform in the context of the EU’s climate commitments: a phase-out of free allocation under the EU Emissions Trading System, upcoming regulations on sustainable products,
- [[CLOSED] Research Assistant within the Clean Economy Unit, with a focus on the decarbonisation of buildings or industry ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-research-assistant-within-the-clean-economy-unit-with-a-focus-on-the-decarbonisation-of-buildings-or-industry/) - CLOSED CALL About EPG The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy and promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through its publications and events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides well-documented input to stakeholders and decision-makers. Its publications are freely available
- [A critical evaluation of Romania’s first Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan: implementation progress and the road to 2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/a-critical-evaluation-of-romanias-first-integrated-national-energy-and-climate-plan-implementation-progress-and-the-road-to-2030/) - This paper undertakes a comprehensive examination of Romania's first National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) which was submitted to the European Commission in April 2020. The aim is to track the implementation progress and to assess the achievability of the outlined objectives based on recent data trends and modelling scenarios using the 2050 Pathways Explorer tool. The paper also takes reference to the revised objectives under the Fit for 55 package, especially for the buildings and transport sectors, with the aim of showing how current NECP implementation shortcomings may make the newer, more ambitious objectives even more difficult to reach.
- [[CLOSED]  Energy Policy Group is looking for experts on spatial planning for renewable energy sources and land hierarchy conflict](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-energy-policy-group-is-looking-for-experts-on-spatial-planning-for-renewable-energy-sources-and-land-hierarchy-conflict/) - CLOSED CALL Context The RENewLand project, funded by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), is implemented by Energy Policy Group (EPG) together with WWF Bulgaria, WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature Hungary (WWF Hungary), WWF Romania and Centre for Energy Research. Its main objectives include enabling a multi-actor and multi-sector approach in the process of designating national
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for experts to perform an evaluation of the potential market for a large-scale liquid hydrogen refuelling station (LS-LHRS)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-experts-to-perform-an-evaluation-of-the-potential-market-for-a-large-scale-liquid-hydrogen-refuelling-station-ls-lhrs/) - CLOSED CALL Organisation Energy Policy Group Association (EPG) is a Romanian NGO, independent think-tank, specializing in energy and climate policy, market analytics and energy strategy, grounded in February 2014. EPG is a research partner in the implementation consortium of the DelHyVEHR project (https://www.linkedin.com/company/delhyvehr/), an R&D project funded under the Horizon Europe framework. The project runs
- [EPG 2023 Annual Report](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-2023-annual-report/) - 2023 was a good year for EPG: we extended, diversified and strengthened our team, reaching 20 in-house researchers and associates; closed new partnerships with reputed international think-tanks, such as CATF, Third Way, and Reform Institute; and engaged in new policy research, with no less than 15 multi-annual European projects currently ongoing.
- [Lansare de proiect: RENewLand, o soluție echitabilă pentru desemnarea zonelor de accelerare pentru energie regenerabilă](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/lansare-de-proiect-renewland-o-solutie-echitabila-pentrudesemnarea-zonelor-de-accelerare-pentru-energie-regenerabila/) - Lansare de proiect: RENewLand, o soluție echitabilă pentru desemnarea zonelor de accelerare pentru energie regenerabilă Energy Policy Group (EPG) și WWF-România (Fondul Mondial pentru Natură) anunță lansarea oficială a proiectului RENewLand, prin care ne propunem să aducem în atenția autorităților un model de abordare intersectorială și multidisciplinară pentru desemnarea zonelor pretabile accelerării energiei eoliene și solare terestre în România, Bulgaria și Ungaria.
- [The future of hydrogen in Romania: dispelling myth from reality](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-future-of-hydrogen-in-romania-dispelling-myth-from-reality/) - The public discourse is still flooded with faulty narratives on the future of hydrogen, especially on the doubtful expectation that hydrogen can either replace the use of natural gas in most current uses and it can therefore provide a lifeline for the continued use of fossil fuels throughout the following decades. To counter such narratives, this paper dispels a set of nine myths that are still pervasive in national discussions on hydrogen.
- [Rezultatele modelului Annual Decarbonisation Perspective privind o traiectorie spre atingerea țintelor de emisii din PNIESC și STL pentru România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/rezultatele-modelului-annual-decarbonisation-perspective-privind-o-traiectorie-spre-atingerea-tintelor-de-emisii-din-pniesc-si-stl-pentru-romania/) - Revizuirea Planului Național Integrat privind Energia și Schimbările Climatice (PNIESC) reprezintă o oportunitate de a explora opțiunile României pentru reducerea cu 99% a emisiilor de gaze cu efect de seră (GES) până în 2050 și cu 78% până în 2030, ținte stabilite în Strategia pe Termen Lung (STL) și incluse în forma draft a PNIESC.
- [Poate PNIESC-ul să ghideze cu succes economia românească spre decarbonizare? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/poate-pniesc-ul-sa-ghideze-cu-succes-economia-romaneasca-spre-decarbonizare/) - Până la 30 iunie 2024, fiecare stat membru al UE are obligația de a transmite Comisiei Europene propunerile de revizuire ale Planurilor Naționale pentru Energie și Schimbări Climatice (PNIESC), Conform Regulamentului (UE) 2018/1999. PNIESC este documentul-cadru prin care statele își asumă o serie de obiective, politici și măsuri ce vizează procesul de decarbonizare și implicit contribuția la atingerea obiectivelor asumate la nivel european până în anul 2030 cu perspectiva de a obține neutralitatea climatică până în anul 2050.
- [Can the Net Zero Industry Act boost Romania's cleantech sectors?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/can-the-net-zero-industry-act-boost-romanias-cleantech-sectors/) - The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) agreement between the Council and the European Parliament establishes a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net zero technologies and manufacturing ecosystem. The regulation aims to boost domestic production of clean technologies so that EU member states may develop a more even, competitive and green industrial sector fit for
- [[CLOSED] EPG is offering an internship focusing on offshore wind (Blue Energy Fellow)   ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-offering-an-internship-focusing-on-offshore-wind-activities-blue-energy-fellow/) - CLOSED CALL About EPG: The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides
- [Romania’s climate strategies: a missed opportunity to support industrial transformation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-climate-strategies-a-missed-opportunity-to-support-industrial-transformation/) - It is difficult to overstate the urgency and magnitude of Romania’s industrial transformation. Heavy industry sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals employ thousands of workers and are key contributors to the national economy. But their conventional, carbon-intensive processes are becoming increasingly obsolete in a world rapidly moving towards sustainable forms of production, as the
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Senior Researcher](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/closed-epg-is-looking-for-a-senior-researcher/) - CLOSED CALL About EPG: The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides
- [The DelHyVEHR project has officially kicked off. Its goal? To make liquid hydrogen distribution viable and accessible.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-delhyvehr-project-has-officially-kicked-off-its-goal-to-make-liquid-hydrogen-distribution-viable-and-accessible/) - This year’s edition of Energy Policy Group’s Summer School touched upon how investments and financial flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse...
- [What should Romania do to align with the EU 2040 climate targets? ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/what-should-romania-do-to-align-with-the-eu-2040-climate-targets/) - The Commission released a comprehensive impact assessment outlining potential approaches to reach the established objective of achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. In accordance with this assessment, the Commission suggests a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, relative to 1990 levels. It also articulates several imperative policy conditions for
- [The Industrial Carbon Management Strategy. What is good and where does it disappoint?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-industrial-carbon-management-strategy-what-is-good-and-where-does-it-disappoint/) - The European Commission’s first ever strategy governing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) – the Industrial Carbon Management Strategy – is an important step for the deployment of CCS in Europe. For Romania and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), with potentially significant carbon storage capacity and important industries that will need to capture their emissions,
- [The Case for a Climate Law in Romania (EN-RO)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-case-for-a-climate-law-in-romania/) - The Governance Regulation (2018) and the European Climate Law (2021) of the EU align the block with the climate commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement, by setting a target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050, as well as establishing implementation and reporting mechanisms. At national level, 11 EU Member States have also adopted climate framework
- [Captarea și stocarea carbonului, instrument al dezvoltării economice a României](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/captarea-si-stocarea-carbonului-instrument-al-dezvoltarii-economice-a-romaniei/) - Ca parte a ambițiilor Pactului Ecologic European, România s-a angajat să își reducă cu 95% emisiile de dioxid de carbon până în 20501. Atingerea acestei ținte necesită o schimbare profundă a tehnologiilor, materialelor și proceselor din economie, în sensul electrificării, al eficienței energetice și al reducerii emisiilor de carbon în toate ramurile economice – energie, industrie, transporturi, agricultură, clădiri.
- [2024 este anul în care România trebuie să ridice privirea spre viitor](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/2024-este-anul-in-care-romania-trebuie-sa-ridice-privirea-spre-viitor/) - În 2024 România ar trebui să își regândească modelul de dezvoltare economică printr-o reorientare către tehnologiile viitorului și tranziția către o economie cu emisii reduse.
- [Reducerea emisiilor încorporate de carbon în clădirile din UE](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/reducerea-emisiilor-incorporate-de-carbon-in-cladirile-din-ue/) - La mai bine de patru luni de la acordul din 30 nov 2016 dintre OPEC și 11 producători non-OPEC de a reduce producția de petrol între 1 ianuarie și 30 iunie 2017
- [Modele de emisii de carbon pe întregul ciclu de viață pentru UE27 în vederea reducerii emisiilor de carbon provenite de la clădirile noi (RO)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/modele-de-emisii-de-carbon-pe-intregul-ciclu-de-viata-pentru-ue27-in-vederea-reducerii-emisiilor-de-carbon-provenite-de-la-cladirile-noi-ro/) - Acest raport compară modelele de politici la nivel național existente și propuse pentru reducerea emisiilor de carbon pe întregul ciclu de viață (WLC). Sunt comparate abordările alese în Danemarca, Finlanda, Franța, Țările de Jos și Suedia. Acest lucru relevă caracteristici cheie, asemănări și deosebiri.
- [The Battle for the Black Sea! The Importance of Freedom of Navigation and Energy Stakes](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-battle-for-the-black-sea-the-importance-of-freedom-of-navigation-and-energy-stakes/) - The Russian Ukrainian War is causing tremors far beyond the military front lines. Major food and supply chain disruptions, hybrid aggression against democratic countries, continuous violation of internationally recognized freedoms of navigation, trade and development of resources in exclusive economic zones, hegemonic militarization by Russia of an entire Black Sea and tangible risks of contagion among neighboring countries, are some of the topics that are addressed in this paper. Apart from its relevance as a gateway to Asia and the Middle East, the authors emphasize the significant potential that the Black Sea region has in terms of supply routes, energy and natural resources potential that can contribute to progress and economic security for the entire European continent.
- [Winds of Change. Offshore Renewable Energy for a More Secure and Resilient Central and Eastern EuropeWinds of Change.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/winds-of-change-offshore-renewable-energy-for-a-more-secure-and-resilient-central-and-eastern-europewinds-of-change/) - The Russian Ukrainian War is causing tremors far beyond the military front lines. Major food and supply chain disruptions, hybrid aggression against democratic countries, continuous violation of internationally recognized freedoms of navigation, trade and development of resources in exclusive economic zones, hegemonic militarization by Russia of an entire Black Sea and tangible risks of contagion among neighboring countries, are some of the topics that are addressed in this paper. Apart from its relevance as a gateway to Asia and the Middle East, the authors emphasize the significant potential that the Black Sea region has in terms of supply routes, energy and natural resources potential that can contribute to progress and economic security for the entire European continent.
- [Reflections on COP28](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/reflections-on-cop28/) - A successful negotiation is one that leaves no one fully satisfied with the result, but also not fully disappointed. From this viewpoint, the final COP28 statement can be considered an achievement. The text is arguably balanced and inclusive of the needs of all members. As COP28 in Dubai came to an end, some labeled it
- [Ce rol va juca hidrogenul în România? Observații privind revizuirile aduse Proiectului Strategiei Naționale](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ce-rol-va-juca-hidrogenul-in-romania-observatii-privind-revizuirile-aduse-proiectului-strategiei-nationale/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) apreciază faptul că varianta revizuită a Proiectului Strategiei Naționale a Hidrogenului include o serie din observațiile emise în cadrul procesului de consultare publică din luna mai 2023. Concret, noua versiune a propunerii Strategiei include prioritizarea producției de hidrogen din surse regenerabile, poziția EPG privind ineficiența utilizării hidrogenului în încălzirea din sectorul
- [Distributional Impact of Carbon Pricing in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/distributional-impact-of-carbon-pricing-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - Carbon pricing is widely seen as an effective policy option to pursue reductions in GHG emissions. Either through carbon taxes or emissions trading systems (cap and trade), carbon pricing reduces the negative externality of GHG emissions. By putting a price on emissions, economic agents can incorporate this cost in their investment, production, and consumption decisions.
- [Small Modular Reactors: A Technical and Economic Assessment. General Considerations and the Case of Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/small-modular-reactors-a-technical-and-economic-assessment-post/) - This report has been prepared by Energy Policy Group (EPG) Romania with collaboration and sponsorship from Clean Air Task Force (CATF). This report received no financial support from the government, industry and private sector and it was prepared based on publicly available data, information, articles and scientific publications. Radu Dudău, EPG President Radu Dudău is
- [Transformarea industriei românești](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/transformarea-industriei-romanesti/) - Industria energointensivă din România este un contribuitor important la economia națională. Deși capacitățile de producție industrială s-au micșorat semnificativ în ultimele 3 decenii, acestea păstrează o contribuție de 16.5% la valoarea adăugată brută națională, și asigură aproximativ o cincime din forța de muncă activă din România. Având în vedere această importanță economică strategică, producătorii de
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Research Assistant/ Researcher within in the Buildings team ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-a-research-assistant-researcher-within-in-the-buildings-team/) - CLOSED CALL About EPG: The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides
- [The way forward for a low-carbon industry in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-way-forward-for-a-low-carbon-industry-in-romania/) - Romania’s industry will need to transform fundamentally to align with climate commitments and remain competitive in a low-carbon world. With increasing pressure from EU policy and a race to decarbonise industrial production in EU Member States, there are progressively fewer windows of opportunity for implementing the new processes and technologies required for greening heavy industry.
- [Recommendations for Romania's Long-Term Strategy: Pathways to Climate Neutrality](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/https-www-enpg-lts-epg-report/) - Decarbonisation will not be achieved merely through political commitments, it also requires rigorous evidence-based planning. Romania still needs to publish its long-term strategy (LTS)on how decarbonisation will be achieved by 2050. Since the initial deadline of January 1st, 2020, several key events and EU-level strategies have unfolded, which should be taken into account inRomania’s upcoming
- [Prosumatorii și limitele actuale ale sistemelor de distribuție](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/prosumatorii-si-limitele-actuale-ale-sistemelor-de-distributie/) - Cea mai spectaculoasă evoluție din sectorul energetic național al ultimilor ani este, fără doar și poate, creșterea exponențială a numărului de prosumatori, casnici și non-casnici, până la o capacitate instalată totală de peste 1,1 GW. În condițiile în care statul român, actor dominant pe piața de energie electrică, nu a mai finalizat o investiție de
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Researcher/Senior Researcher in the Buildings team ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-a-researcher-senior-researcher-in-the-buildings-team/) - CLOSED CALL About EPG The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides
- [Navigating the Transition to Renewables in Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/navigating-the-transition-to-renewables-in-eastern-europe/) - This paper assesses the current situation of the renewable energy market in CEE along with the inherent technical and economic challenges posed by the rapid deployment of renewable capacities.
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Researcher/Senior Researcher in the Energy Systems team ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-a-researcher-senior-researcher-in-the-energy-systems-team/) - CLOSED CALL About Energy Policy Group The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Researcher/Senior Researcher in the Industry team ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-a-researcher-senior-researcher-in-the-industry-team/) - CLOSED CALL About Energy Policy Group The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategies. Founded in 2014, EPG promotes decarbonisation measures and policies to achieve long-term emissions reductions across all economic sectors. By conducting research and stakeholder engagement, EPG supports decision-making and disseminates
- [Ajutor de stat pentru Complexul Energetic Oltenia: cu ce scop și până când?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ajutor-de-stat-pentru-complexul-energetic-oltenia-cu-ce-scop-si-pana-cand/) - Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO) este unul dintre cei mai mari producători de energie din România, cu o putere instalată de peste 3 GW și aproximativ 11.000 de angajaţi – un adevărat colos, care a contribuit timp de decenii la siguranţa energetică naţională. Totuși, în contextul obiectivelor europene și naţionale privind decarbonizarea, CEO trebuie să treacă
- [Cum arată planul României pentru dezvoltarea proiectelor de energie eoliană offshore?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-arata-planul-romaniei-pentru-dezvoltarea-proiectelor-de-energie-eoliana-offshore/) - Asociația Energy Policy Group (EPG) apreciază faptul că Ministerului Energiei a publicat spre consultare Proiectul de Lege privind măsurile necesare pentru exploatarea energiei eoliene offshore în intervalul de timp asumat. Guvernul dovedește astfel angajamentul privind dezvoltarea producției de energie eoliană offshore în România și atingerea obiectivelor de decarbonizare. De asemenea, EPG consideră benefic faptul că
- [Decarbonising Romania's Industry](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonising-romanias-industry-2/) - Under the ambitious framework of the European Green Deal, the need for deep industrial decarbonisation has been increasing in urgency. Emissions cuts in energy and resource-intensive manufacturing sectors are key to mitigate climate change, as well as to ensure competitiveness in a progressively low-carbon world. This is particularly important for Romania, where despite a trend
- [Captarea, utilizarea și stocarea carbonului: un element-cheie pentru România, dar care trebuie bine gândit](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/captarea-utilizarea-si-stocarea-carbonului-un-element-cheie-pentru-romania-dar-care-trebuie-bine-gandit/) - Tehnologiile de captare, utilizare și stocare a carbonului (CCUS) vor fi elemente-cheie pentru decarbonizarea industriei grele din România, mai ales pentru sectoarele cu emisii de dioxid de carbon care nu pot fi reduse. Recent, EPG a analizat principalele bariere în calea implementării CCUS în România, printre care se numără lipsa unui cadru de reglementare și
- [România trebuie să se retragă din Tratatul privind Carta Energiei alături de celelalte țări membre UE](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-trebuie-sa-se-retraga-din-tratatul-privind-carta-energiei-alaturi-de-celelalte-tari-membre-ue/) - Mai multe organizații de mediu și think tank-uri solicită Guvernului României să susțină retragerea din Tratatul Carta Energiei, după ce Comisia Europeană a anunțat intenția pentru o retragere la unison a statelor membre din tratat. Cunoscut sub denumirea de Energy Charter Treaty, acordul încheiat în 1998 este semnat de aproximativ 50 de țări la nivel
- [Romania’s Energy Storage: Assessment of Potential and Regulatory Framework](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-energy-storage-assessment-of-potential-and-regulatory-framework-2/) - The European Green Deal, with its flagship policy, the Climate Law, is set to enshrine into law the target of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. In this context, the increased electrification of industry, transport, and buildings is a must for decarbonisation. The Commission’s long-term strategy acknowledges that the further uptake and integration of
- [Romania's Offshore Wind Energy Resources: Natural Potential, Regulatory Framework, and Development Prospects](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-offshore-wind-energy-resources/) - Offshore wind power is regarded as a likely pillar in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission by 2050, as envisioned by the European Green Deal. Europe is home to some of the world’s most significant offshore wind resources. Better tapping into this potential will be addressed in the Commission’s upcoming 2020 Offshore Wind Strategy, expected
- [The sustainable transition of Gorj County](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-sustainable-transition-of-gorj-county/) - The main resource of Gorj County is represented by its inhabitants, hence any transformation plan should be centred on them, as they are both the driving force and the beneficiaries of any economic and social progress of their county. The transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, probably the main concern worldwide in the next few decades,
- [Distributional impact of carbon pricing in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/distributional-impact-of-carbon-pricing-in-romania/) - Carbon taxes with revenue redistribution represent a promising policy option for reducing emissions and energy poverty at the same time. A carbon tax increases the prices of goods in proportion to their embedded emissions and creates incentives for consumers and producers to shift to lower-carbon alternatives. The revenues collected can be directed at lower-income households
- [Decarbonizarea industriei românești necesită sprijinul financiar al statului](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonizarea-industriei-romanesti-necesita-sprijinul-financiar-al-statului/) - Pentru a atinge țintele României privind emisiile de gaze cu efect de seră, industria autohtonă va trebui să se transforme profund. Această transformare implică adoptarea de tehnologii și procese cu costuri semnificative și perioade de implementare lungi, cu puține ferestre de oportunitate rămase până în 2050. De asemenea, costul emisiilor și competiția în noua piață
- [Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage: challenges and policy recommendations from the ConsenCUS project](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/carbon-capture-utilisationand-storage/) - Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is increasingly in focus as a key contributor to reaching the EU’s net zero emissions target. However, major barriers such as lack of regulation and financing, low availability of CO2 transport and storage infrastructure, and low public awareness continue to pose challenges to the widespread deployment of CCUS technologies.
- [Cum arată viitorul hidrogenului în România în viziunea Guvernului?  ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-arata-viitorul-hidrogenului-in-romania-in-viziunea-guvernului/) - Asociația Energy Policy Group (EPG) apreciază faptul că Ministerul Energiei a publicat la finalul lunii mai Proiectul Strategiei Naționale a Hidrogenului, cât și un plan de acțiune privind utilizarea hidrogenului în România. Documentul, deși publicat după o serie de întârzieri, propune o abordare corelată cu obiectivele de decarbonizare ale economiei României. Este foarte important ca
- [Proposal for a Regulation to improve the EU’s Electricity Market Design: A Brief Assessment](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/proposal-for-a-regulation-to-improve-the-eus-electricity-market-design-a-brief-assessment/) - The European Commission’s March 14 Proposal for a regulation to improve the Union’s electricity market design (henceforth EMD Proposal) was issued on the heels of the energy crisis exacerbated by the Russian war on Ukraine. It is meant to offer solutions that can both protect consumers from the volatility of energy prices and maintain the
- [Towards a Black Sea Renewable Energy Coalition: Strategic Partnership for Energy and Climate Security](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/towards-a-black-sea-renewable-energy-coalition-strategic-partnership-for-energy-and-climate-security/) - In the aftermath of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, it is imperative that European countries embark on a new energy policy pathway towards independence from fossil fuel imports. Unlocking the full potential of the European seas for offshore wind energy would play a key role in achieving the EU’s energy and climate security targets in
- [Dezvoltarea energiei eoliene offshore în România până în anul 2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/dezvoltarea-energiei-eoliene-offshore-in-romania-pana-in-anul-2030/) - Studiul EPG a fost lansat pe data de 10 ianuarie 2023, într-un eveniment care a reunit peste 60 de persoane, cu reprezentanți ai Parlamentului României, ai Autorității Naționale pentru Reglementare în domeniul Energiei (ANRE), ai Operatorului Național de Transport (Transelectrica), alături de reprezentanți ai mediului de business, ai societății civile și ai mass-media. Concluziile discuțiilor
- [ConsenCUS presents its first policy considerations on CCUS ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/consencus-presents-its-first-policy-considerations-on-ccus/) - EPG released a policy paper discussing the preliminary outcomes of the EU Horizon2020-project ConsenCUS. The paper sets out a number of policy considerations regarding CCUS deployment in the EU, arising from the project’s findings so far. The EU has set a clear target to become climate neutral by 2050 – an economy with net-zero greenhouse
- [Scrisoare comună pentru stabilirea unor obiective climatice mai ambițioase și mai coerente în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/scrisoare-comuna-pentru-stabilirea-unor-obiective-climatice-mai-ambitioase-si-mai-coerente-in-romania/) - României încă îi lipsesc obiective clare de reducere a emisiilor de gaze cu efect de seră pe termen lungși riscă să rămână în urma ambițiilor climatice ale altor state membre ale Uniunii Europene (UE). Multețări ale UE au stabilit în legislația națională obiective de neutralitate climatică și au conceput instrumentepentru punerea lor în aplicare. Urmând
- [Strategia pe Termen Lung a României: un pas esențial dar imperfect al Guvernului spre neutralitatea climatică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/strategia-pe-termen-lung-a-romaniei-un-pas-esential-dar-imperfect-al-guvernului-spre-neutralitatea-climatica/) - Săptămâna trecută, după o serie de amânări de la termenul limită inițial de 1 ianuarie 2020, Ministerul Mediului pus în consultare publică Strategia pe Termen Lung a României (STL), ghidul privind modul în care țara noastră va realiza decarbonizarea economiei până în 2050. Alături de Planul Integrat în domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice (PNIESC), Strategia
- [<strong>The Net-Zero Industry Act – a welcome spotlight and a warning bell for CO<sub>2</sub> storage</strong>](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-net-zero-industry-act-a-welcome-spotlight-and-a-warning-bell-for-co2-storage/) - The European Commission has recently published the Net-Zero Industry Act, a proposal meant to boost the Union’s autonomy when it comes to developing and manufacturing “net-zero technologies”. The Act lists carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) as one of eight key net-zero technologies for achieving the EU’s climate neutrality goals, sets a goal for storing
- [<strong>Regulamentul privind industria net-zero: ce înseamnă pentru România?</strong>](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/regulamentul-privind-industria-net-zero-ce-inseamna-pentru-romania/) - Pe 16 martie, Comisia Europeană a propus „Regulamentul privind industria net-zero” (Net-Zero Industry Act), menit să reducă dependența Uniunii de importurile de tehnologii necesare pentru a atinge țintele de net-zero până în 2050. Concret, propunerea are în vizor consolidarea industriei prelucrătoare europene pentru a crește producția domestică de tehnologii necesare decarbonizării, prezentând ambiția de a
- [A doua școală modernizată în cadrul programului EPG, România Eficientă](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/a-doua-scoala-modernizata-in-cadrul-programului-romania-eficienta-sustinut-de-omv-petrom/) - Școala Gimnazială Liliești din Băicoi (jud. Prahova) a fost modernizată la standarde nZEB – consum energetic aproape zero Investiție de 1,6 milioane euro OMV Petrom și Energy Policy Group (EPG) anunță finalizarea lucrărilor de renovare și reabilitare a Școlii Gimnaziale Liliești din localitatea Băicoi, derulate în cadrul programului România Eficientă. Aceasta este a doua unitate
- [<strong>Decarbonizarea industriei – un pas esențial spre neutralitatea climatică a României</strong>](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonizarea-industriei-un-pas-esential-spre-neutralitatea-climatica-a-romaniei/) - Ca stat membru al Uniunii Europene, România s-a angajat să participe în eforturile colective de atingere a neutralității climatice până în 2050. Acest angajament presupune o reducere drastică a emisiilor de dioxid de carbon la nivel național, care în 2021 se ridicau la 74 de milioane de tone pe an. Deși soluțiile pentru reducerea emisiilor
- [Opacitate și discriminare în alocarea fondurilor europene pentru energie](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/opacitate-si-discriminare-in-alocarea-fondurilor-europene-pentru-energie/) - Ministerului Agriculturii și Dezvoltării Rurale (MADR) a publicat recent pe pagina de internet un proiect de OUG privind „unele măsuri pentru realizarea investițiilor necesare dezvoltării infrastructurii energetice a României finanțate din fondurile alocate în cadrul capitolului REPowerEU”. Proiectul, care a stârnit imediat consternare în piața de energie, reprezintă o tentativă de oficializare a unei practici
- [Power sector decarbonisation in the South East European Union member states by 2040 (ENG)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/power-sector-decarbonisation-in-the-south-east-european-union-member-states-by-2040-eng/) - The goal of this study is to identify least-cost, Paris-compliant (United Nations, 2015) solutions for the decarbonisation of selected power markets while fitting national circumstances. The focus lies on techno-economical scenarios, which can then inform the policy debate. The geographical scope of the project is focused on EU countries in South East Europe, namely Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Romania. Results are available for each country individually, but will be shown in aggregate in this paper.
- [<strong>Tranziția inteligentă: necesitatea revizuirii proiectelor de investiții asumate în sectorul energetic din România</strong>](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/tranzitia-inteligenta-necesitatea-revizuirii-proiectelor-de-investitii-asumate-in-sectorul-energetic-din-romania/) - Obiectivele ambițioase ale UE trebuie reflectate în legislația națională a fiecărui stat membru. Recent, România a făcut demersuri în acest sens prin adoptarea Legii decarbonizării (Legea 334/2022), care prevede eliminarea cărbunelui din mixul energetic până în anul 2032 și prin schemele de ajutor de stat pentru producția de energie regenerabilă finanțate prin Planul Național de
- [Decarbonizarea sectorului de energie electrică în statele din Sud-Estul Uniunii Europene până în 2040](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonizarea-sectorului-de-energie-electrica-in-statele-din-sud-estul-uniunii-europene-pana-in-2040/) - Scopul prezentului studiu este de a identifica soluțiile cel mai puțin costisitoare și conforme cu acordul de la Paris, pentru a permite eliminarea cărbunelui și a lignitului din mixul energetic, adaptându-se în același timp la particularitățile naționale.
- [[CLOSED] EPG is looking for a Researcher / Senior Researcher on Industrial Decarbonisation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-a-researcher-senior-researcher-on-industrial-decarbonisation/) - CLOSED CALL The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics and decarbonisation strategy, grounded in 2014. EPG is committed to promoting long-term decarbonisation policies and actions across all economic sectors. Through publications and public events, EPG disseminates knowledge about the green transition and provides well-documented input
- [<strong>Offshore wind – the enabler of Romania’s decarbonisation</strong>](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/offshore-wind-the-enabler-of-romanias-decarbonisation/) - Offshore wind power plays a key role in Europe’s pathways to reducing dependency on fossil fuel imports and decarbonisation by 2050, in a moment when EU’s energy security interests and climate objectives are fully aligned. The same goes for Romania, with a modelling exercise indicating that 15GW of offshore wind capacities need to be developed
- [The impact of the proposed EU ETS 2 and the Social Climate Fund on emissions and welfare: evidence from literature and a new simulation model](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-impact-of-the-proposed-eu-ets-2-and-the-social-climate-fund-on-emissions-and-welfare-evidence-from-literature-and-a-new-simulation-model/) - The European Union is soon deciding on a separate Emissions Trading System for the buildings and road transport sectors (ETS2) and a Social Climate Fund (SCF) to mitigate its potential negative impact on households. Under ETS2, suppliers of fuels for buildings and road transport will have to purchase emissions allowances, with the total number of
- [The interplay between energy poverty and energy security within the energy trilemma<br>framework](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-interplay-between-energy-poverty-and-energy-security-within-the-energy-trilemmaframework/) - This research paper draws on the framework of the energy trilemma (security, poverty and sustainability) to explore both the conceptual kinship and the practical implications of the relationship between energy security and energy poverty.
- [[CLOSED]  EPG is looking for CCS experts in Hungary](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-epg-is-looking-for-ccs-experts-in-hungary/) - CLOSED CALL Energy Policy Group is looking for experts from Hungary to implement networking and capacity-building activities for CCS deployment in Hungary, as part of Work Package 5 of the CCS4CEE project. In particular, experts would build on the national report on the context and opportunities for CCS in Hungary (an output of Work Package 3,
- [Renewable Energy Sources in the Ukrainian Electricity Mix – Opportunities and Challenges](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renewable-energy-sources-in-the-ukrainian-electricity-mix-opportunities-and-challenges/) - In an early 2021 article, Svitlana Chekunova of the Razumkov Center, an independent Ukrainian think-tank, highlighted some of the challenges faced by the Ukrainian electric system.
- [Will Hydrogen Take up Natural Gas’ Role in the Energy Mix?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/will-hydrogen-take-up-natural-gas-role-in-the-energy-mix/) - Hydrogen, on the other hand, has benefited from a significant political momentum over the past years, leading to major commitments from the EU.
- [Is Maritime Transport the Achille’s Heel of the Paris Agreement?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/is-maritime-transport-the-achilles-heel-of-the-paris-agreement/) - In addition to contributing to global warming, one of the main issues associated with maritime shipping is its contribution to local air pollution in port cities.
- [Let’s talk about COP27](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/lets-talk-about-cop27/) - Barely emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, this year the world was turned upside-down into a new geopolitical reality by the first war in Europe in decades. Within this new reality and the ensuing global crisis, COP27 was seen by some as an “oasis of diplomacy”, to quote US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm – a
- [Phasing out coal in Romania: an assessment of the governance framework](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/phasing-out-coal-in-romania/) - Phasing out coal represents a cornerstone of decarbonising power production. Most European countries have committed to phaseout coal within the next decade, with Romania joining the list this year. This represents a remarkable development given the context in which legislation for retiring Romania’s lignite and hard coal power plants was passed – the fossil gas
- [An assessment of Bulgaria's Long-Term Strategy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/an-assessment-of-bulgarias-long-term-strategy/) - As part of the Climate Recon project, EPG has assessed the Long-Term Strategy for climate neutrality of Bulgaria. Long-Term Strategies are key instruments for Member States to meet their emissions targets. They vary in their concreteness, scope and level of detail, leading to uncertainties in how Member States will reduce their emissions to meet the
- [What’s holding back large-scale renewable deployment in Romania?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/whats-holding-back-large-scale-renewabledeployment-in-romania/) - Interest in renewable investments in Romania is back. It is now clear that renewable energy is the key to solving two of the main challenges currently faced throughout Europe: ensuring energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a net electricity importer and having faced stubbornly high electricity prices even compared to other EU countries,
- [District heating in national Long-Term Strategies](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/district-heating-in-national-long-term-strategies/) - Member States’ visions for enabling low-carbon district heat networks As part of the Climate Recon project, EPG has analysed the role of low-carbon district heating in the Long-Term Strategies for climate neutrality of 23 Member States. Modern, low-carbon district heat networks could significantly contribute towards the decarbonization of heating supply, particularly in the residential sector.
- [Joint Letter for an Ambitious EU Solar Rooftop Mandate](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/joint-letter-for-an-ambitious-eu-solar-rooftop-mandate/) - The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is joining 17 other signatories in a cross-sector call supporting an ambitious EU solar mandate on all new and renovated buildings, as well as existing non-residential buildings. An EU solar mandate will empower European citizens and businesses, support energy security, reduce energy bills, and protect our planet. Download PDF
- [Circular Economy and Its Conceptual Hurdles](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/circular-economy-and-its-conceptual-hurdles/) - The concept of circular economy (CE) has become one of the most important pillars of climate change mitigation efforts as its implementation seeks to decouple economic growth from resource use. Despite this key role in decarbonisation, research on CE is still fragmented across various disciplines. This paper, first in a series of publications on circular
- [Cât de pregătită este România pentru aprovizionarea cu gaze naturale în iarna 2022-2023?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cat-de-pregatita-este-romania-pentru-aprovizionarea-cu-gaze-naturale-in-iarna-2022-2023/) - România va reuși să atingă anul acesta un nivel de 28,7 TWh gaze naturale înmagazinate în depozitele subterane, aproximativ 87% din capacitatea totală disponibilă (peste ținta UE de 80%). Acest lucru va fi posibil ca urmare a diminuării producției unor mari consumatori industriali, demarării producției offshore din perimetrul Midia, dar mai ales datorită importurilor semnificative
- [Propunerea Comisiei Europene de Regulament de intervenție de urgență în privința prețurilor energiei: Comparație cu prevederile OUG 119/2022](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/propunerea-comisiei-europene-de-regulament-de-interventie-de-urgenta-in-privinta-preturilor-energiei-comparatie-cu-prevederile-oug-119-2022/) - Propunerea Comisiei Europene de Regulament din 14 septembrie privind prețurile energiei în UE se bazează pe un efort de reducere coordonată a cererii de electricitate la orele de vârf cu 5%, pe plafonarea veniturilor așa-numiților generatori inframarginali de electricitate și pe impozitarea profiturilor suplimentare ale companiilor de combustibili fosili. Prezentul policy paper analizează propunerile respective,
- [Lansarea Raportului „Limitarea schimbărilor climatice și a impactului lor: o abordare integrată pentru România”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/lansarea-raportului-limitarea-schimbarilor-climatice-si-a-impactului-lor-o-abordare-integrata-pentru-romania/) - Administrația Prezidențială a pus astăzi în consultare publică raportul Limitarea schimbărilor climatice și a impactului lor: o abordare integrată pentru România, realizat pe baza contribuțiilor Grupului de lucru privind combaterea schimbărilor climatice, din care fac parte doi membri ai EPG: Andrei Covatariu și Radu Dudău. Accesati Raportul
- [Analiză succintă a noii ordonanțe de urgență privind plafonarea și compensarea prețurilor energiei](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/analiza-succinta-a-noii-ordonante-de-urgenta-privind-plafonarea-si-compensarea-preturilor-energiei/) - Trebuie reamintit că actuala criză este una a penuriei de energie, parțial cauzată de agresiunea neașteptată și brutală a Rusiei asupra Ucrainei, cu declanșarea unui conflict energetic între Moscova și Uniunea Europeană, dar și de anii îndelungați în care nu s-au realizat investiții în producerea de energie. În acest op-ed, Radu Dudău prezintă o analiză
- [[CLOSED]  Communications Officer](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/open-communications-officer/) - The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics...
- [Assessment of current context, past experiences and potential for CCS deployment in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/assessment-of-current-context-past-experiences-and-potential-for-ccs-deployment-in-romania/) - This report presents an evaluation of the current context and opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in Romania, written as part of the CCS4CEE project. In this report, EPG presents the results of an in-depth analysis of emission sources and CO2 storage potential in Romania, alongside past projects and experience as well as an analysis
- [Evaluarea stării actuale, a experiențelor anterioare și a potențialului de implementare a CCS în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/evaluarea-starii-actuale-a-experientelor-anterioare-si-a-potentialului-de-implementare-a-ccs-in-romania/) - Acest raport prezintă o evaluare a contextului actual și a potențialului tehnologiilor de captare și stocare a carbonului (CCS) în România, condusă în cadrul proiectului CCS4CEE. În acest raport, EPG prezintă rezultatele unei analize aprofundate a surselor de emisii și potențialului de stocare a dioxidului de carbon din România, alături de istoricul proiectelor CCS în România
- [Captarea carbonului, un vector de decarbonare în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/captarea-carbonului-un-vector-de-decarbonare-in-romania/) - Captarea și stocarea dioxidului de carbon (CCS) poate avea o contribuție importantă la decarbonarea economiei europene și române. Pe lângă prezența la nivel național a unor actori industriali pentru care tehnologia CCS poate reprezenta o opțiune de decarbonare, România dispune de un potențial geologic notabil pentru stocarea de CO2, dar, la nivelul agendei guvernamentale, discuțiile
- [Assessment of current state, past experiences and potential for CCS deployment in the CEE region](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/assessment-of-current-state-past-experiences-and-potential-for-ccs-deployment-in-the-cee-region/) - In this study, EPG brings together the work of project partners in Work Package 3 of the CCS4CEE project. The resulting report is an in-depth analysis of the current context and opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. It also captures the opinions of stakeholders in 11 partner
- [Executive summary: Assessment of current state, past experiences and potential for CCS deployment in the CEE region](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/executive-summary-assessment-of-current-state-past-experiences-and-potential-for-ccs-deployment-in-the-cee-region/) - This executive summary provides a brief overview of the report “Assessment of current state, past experiences and potential for CCS deployment in the CEE region”, written as part of the CCS4CEE project. In this study, EPG presents an in-depth analysis of the current context and opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Central and
- [Carbon capture and storage – the Gordian knot of decarbonization in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/carbon-capture-and-storage-the-gordian-knot-of-decarbonization-in-central-and-eastern-europe-2/) - Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to a chain of technologies deployed to capture, transport and store CO2 away from the atmosphere, mitigating its warming
- [A roadmap for advancing carbon capture and storage in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/a-roadmap-for-advancing-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-romania/) - As part of the CCS4CEE project, EPG has produced a roadmap for advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Romania, building on its analysis of the context and opportunities for CCS in Romania. CCS technologies could make a significant contribution to climate neutrality pathways in Romania, but more remains to be done to enable these large-scale and complex
- [Policy brief: a roadmap for advancing carbon capture and storage in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/policy-brief-a-roadmap-for-advancing-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-romania/) - This policy brief summarizes EPG’s roadmap for advancing CCS in Romania, written as part of the CCS4CEE project. In this roadmap, EPG presents a list of actions for implementation by government, economic operators and other actors, to make CCS projects a reality and contribute to Romania’s industrial decarbonization targets. CCS technologies could make a significant contribution
- [Policy brief: foaie de parcurs pentru avansarea captării și stocării carbonului în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/policy-brief-foaie-de-parcurs-pentru-avansarea-captarii-si-stocarii-carbonului-in-romania/) - Acest policy brief rezumă foaia de parcurs pentru avansarea captării și stocării carbonului (CCS) în România, dezvoltat de EPG în cadrul proiectului CCS4CEE. În această foaie de parcurs, EPG prezintă o serie de acțiuni concrete care trebuie implementate de către guvern, operatori economici și alți actori, pentru a realiza proiecte CCS și a contribui la atingerea
- [Stories of carbon capture, utilization and storage – dubbed in Romanian](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/stories-of-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-dubbed-in-romanian/) - As part of the ConsenCUS project, EPG is analyzing the narratives and perceptions surrounding carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Romania, where a novel carbon capture and conversion technology will be demonstrated in the near future. CCUS technologies could make a significant contribution to industrial decarbonization in Romania, but knowledge and understanding of these complex
- [EU taxonomy of sustainable economic activities and its relevance for the Romanian energy sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/eu-taxonomy-of-sustainable-economic-activities-and-its-relevance-for-the-romanian-energy-sector/) - In this report, EPG analyzes the EU Taxonomy, a classification tool for sustainable economic activities, and its impact on Romania’s energy sector. The EU Taxonomy was meant to become the ultimate manual for financial institution to label their products as “sustainable”. Its basic idea was simple: to provide information for private investors through a classification 
- [Se apropie sfârșitul motorului pe combustie internă în Europa?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/se-apropie-sfarsitul-motorului-pe-combustie-interna-in-europa/) - Parlamentul European ar trebui să voteze în 7 Iunie pentru ca toate autoturismelor și autoutilitarelor noi, începând din 2035 să nu producă emisii de CO2. Practic aceasta ar însemna ca până la acea dată, marii producători să livreze pe piață doar autovehicule nepoluante.
- [[CLOSED] Research Assistant/Researcher](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/research-assistant-researcher/) - The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specialising in energy and climate policy, market analytics...
- [E timpul să luăm în serios economisirea energiei](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/e-timpul-sa-luam-in-serios-economisirea-energiei/) - Invazia cu totul iresponsabilă a Ucrainei de către Federația Rusă a declanșat în Europa un efort masiv de reducere a dependenței de importurile de gaze naturale rusești. Acesta devine o mișcare către independența energetică și un viitor prietenos cu mediul, în care pot participa toți cetățenii, adesea descumpăniți de incapacitatea de a contribui la rezolvarea
- [Energy Efficiency Directive Revision Impact on the Romanian Energy Sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-efficiency-directive-revision-impact-on-the-romanian-energy-sector/) - The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) is an essential instrument for achieving the energy and climate objectives of the European Union (EU). The recast EED aims to align its provisions – since many of them require increased ambition and enhancement of their scope – with the target of 55% reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. For Romania,
- [Cum evităm viitoarele crize energetice prin deblocarea investițiilor în capacități regenerabile?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-evitam-viitoarele-crize-energetice-prin-deblocarea-investitiilor-in-capacitati-regenerabile/) - Creșterile fără precedent ale prețurilor energiei din ultimele luni au generat discuții aprinse despre cauze, designul pieței de energie electrică, prețul carbonului și dependența de importurile de gaze naturale. Răspunsul formulat până acum de legiuitori pentru rezolvarea acestor probleme (în principal, plafonări de prețuri și subvenții) nu oferă decât soluții de avarie, de termen scurt,
- [Natural Gas in the Romanian Energy Mix: Strategic Importance and Circumstantial Barriers](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/natural-gas-in-the-romanian-energy-mix-strategic-importance-and-circumstantial-barriers/) - Natural gas is the most important form of energy in Romania’s the final consumption structure. In 2015, gas accounted for 29% of the total demand, followed...
- [Natural Gas: Facing a Pricy Winter](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/natural-gas-facing-a-pricy-winter/) - Regardless of the outcome of the heated debate impacting future offshore gas projects, Romania will face winter 2018-2019 with the same “source mix” it has had in recent years: a substantial level of domestic production, storage withdrawals to fit the demand profile, as well as imports, especially in very cold days, when the first two
- [World oil market in 2017: Contango or backwardation?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/world-oil-market-in-2017-contango-or-backwardation/) - La mai bine de patru luni de la acordul din 30 nov 2016 dintre OPEC și 11 producători non-OPEC de a reduce producția de petrol între 1 ianuarie și 30 iunie 2017
- [Turkmenistan’s gas hurdles: No end in sight](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/turkmenistans-gas-hurdles-no-end-in-sight/) - Turkmenistan’s energy sector is being hit by a wave of misfortune. The latest blow to Ashgabat came this March in the guise of indefinite postponement...
- [Conflict Complicates Energy Policy Shift in Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/conflict-complicates-energy-policy-shift-in-eastern-europe/) - BUCHAREST, Romania—Schools shut down and residents froze in Deva, Romania, for the second winter in a row this year after the town’s coal-dependent energy system stopped working. The nearby Mintia power plant closed in 2021, leaving dozens of public buildings and around 4,000 homes without heat as temperatures reached minus 6 degrees Celsius. When Petronela
- [De ce a crescut prețul gazului. Care sunt soluțiile](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/de-ce-a-crescut-pretul-gazului-care-sunt-solutiile/) - Prețul gazului și cel al petrolului au avut creșteri istorice de când a început războiul din Ucraina și reprezintă una dintre cele mai îngrijorătoare...
- [Romania’s Post COVID-19 Recovery – Enabling a Green Transformation of the Economy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-post-covid-19-recovery-enabling-a-green-transformation-of-the-economy/) - The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed by governments throughout the world caused one of the greatest economic crises ever experienced given...
- [Dobrogea – developing the first clean hydrogen valley in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/dobrogea-developing-the-first-clean-hydrogen-valley-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - Download English Download Romanian The Romanian region of Dobrogea has all the prerequisites for becoming a clean hydrogen valley: an exceptional potential for producing hydrogen from onshore and offshore renewable energy regional hydrogen demand in refineries, steel plants, and multiple transport modes a strategic role that can be played by the Port of Constanța These
- [The household energy market in Romania is in a process of liberalization. Or is it?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-household-energy-market-in-romania-is-in-a-process-of-liberalization-or-is-it/) - The adoption of a system that will allow a step-by-step liberalization of energy prices has proved to be an inspired measure, as Romanians would not have...
- [An analysis of the evolution of electricity prices in January 2017](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/an-analysis-of-the-evolution-of-electricity-prices-in-january-2017/) - The accelerated growth of electricity prices on the OPCOM electricity exchange in January 2017 continues to be a controversy fueled by emotions, manipulation...
- [Energy Efficiency Directive Revision Impact on the Romanian Energy Sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-efficiency-directive-revision-impact-on-the-romanian-energy-sector-2/) - The Energy Efficiency Directive (Directive 2012/27/EU), adopted in 2012, established a common framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency to help the European Union (EU) reach a 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. In 2018, the EED was amended as part of the European Commission’s ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package, updating some
- [Sărăcia energetică: Partea a III-a – Recomandări şi bune practici în combaterea sărăciei energetice](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/saracia-energetica-partea-a-iii-a-recomandari-si-bune-practici-in-combaterea-saraciei-energetice/) - Aceasta este a treia şi ultima parte a unui material mai amplu, intitulat „Sărăcia energetică astăzi“, publicat iniţial pe site-ul Energy Policy Group.
- [Radu Dudău, director Energy Policy Group, la Profit LIVE](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau-director-energy-policy-group-la-profit-live/) - Radu Dudău, director Energy Policy Group, la Profit LIVE
- [Raport / ”Vulnerabilitatea aparte” a României la aprovizionarea cu gaze: investiţiile în interconectarea regională stau la gradul de înțelegere și competență ale autorităților](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/raport-vulnerabilitatea-aparte-a-romaniei-la-aprovizionarea-cu-gaze-investitiile-in-interconectarea-regionala-stau-la-gradul-de-intelegere-si-competenta-ale-autoritatilor/) - Ritmul actual al dezvolării infrastructurii sistemului de gaze naturale expune ţara noastră la riscul insecurităţii energetice pe termen lung, în cazul...
- [STUDIU Ce ar trebui să facă statul pentru ca gazele din Marea Neagră să fie consumate în România: subvenții pentru extinderea distribuției și pentru vehicule pe gaz comprimat, sprijin pentru petrochimie și taxarea mașinilor poluante](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/studiu-ce-ar-trebui-sa-faca-statul-pentru-ca-gazele-din-marea-neagra-sa-fie-consumate-in-romania-subventii-pentru-extinderea-distributiei-si-pentru-vehicule-pe-gaz-comprimat-sprijin-pentru-petrochim/) - Statul român ar trebui să subvenționeze de la buget extinderea rețelelor de distribuție a gazelor naturale și racordarea la acestea a consumatorilor vulnerabili
- [Cum se joacă PSD cu securitatea energetică a României. Ţara noastră, cea mai expusă dacă Rusia sistează tranzitul de gaze prin Ucraina](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cum-se-joaca-psd-cu-securitatea-energetica-a-romaniei-tara-noastra-cea-mai-expusa-daca-rusia-sisteaza-tranzitul-de-gaze-prin-ucraina/) - România este cea mai expusă ţară din Uniunea Europeană la o întrerupere masivă pe termen lung a aprovizionării cu gaze naturale prin Ucraina...
- [Soluţie pentru revigorarea Oltchim: gaz în loc de petrol ca materie primă](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/solutie-pentru-revigorarea-oltchim-gaz-in-loc-de-petrol-ca-materie-prima/) - O soluţie avansată într-un studiu pentru revigorarea Oltchim Râmnicu Vălcea, odinioara una dintre cele mai mari unităţi industriale din ţară...
- [Romania, dependent on Russian gas transit through Ukraine?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-dependent-on-russian-gas-transit-through-ukraine/) - Granting subsidies from the state budget to extend gas distribution networks and connect vulnerable consumers to them, extension of Rabla Plus Program...
- [Dudău (EPG): ”Stoparea investiţiilor în perimetrele de gaze din Marea Neagră va afecta reputaţia ţării”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/dudau-epg-stoparea-investitiilor-in-perimetrele-de-gaze-din-marea-neagra-va-afecta-reputatia-tarii/) - România va plăti costuri reputaţionale foarte mari dacă acestea vor stopa investiţiile în perimetrele de gaze concesionate în Marea Neagră, a declarat...
- [Radu Dudău, ENERGY POLICY GROUP: "Stoparea investiţiilor în perimetrele de gaze din Marea Neagră va afecta reputaţia ţării"](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau-energy-policy-group-stoparea-investitiilor-in-perimetrele-de-gaze-din-marea-neagra-va-afecta-reputatia-tarii/) - Ţara noastră va plăti costuri reputaţionale foarte mari dacă acestea vor stopa investiţiile în perimetrele de gaze concesionate în Marea Neagră, a declarat...
- [EPG Summer School 2018](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-summer-school-2018/) - The first edition of Energy Policy Group’s Energy Summer School took place between July 23-27, 2018 in Bucharest, with a focus on ‘Smart Transformation...
- [România, pe locul patru în UE pentru restanţele la utilităţi](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-pe-locul-patru-in-ue-pentru-restantele-la-utilitati/) - România se află în topul ţărilor cu cele mai mulţi restanţieri la utilităţi din Europa, după Grecia, Bulgaria şi Croaţia, a afirmat, marţi, Radu Dudău...
- [ANALIZĂ Marea Neagră are potenţialul de a deveni o nouă Mare a Nordului, din punct de vedere al resurselor de hidrocarburi](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/analiza-marea-neagra-are-potentialul-de-a-deveni-o-noua-mare-a-nordului-din-punct-de-vedere-al-resurselor-de-hidrocarburi/) - Marea Neagră are potenţialul de a deveni o nouă Mare a Nordului, din punct de vedere al resurselor de hidrocarburi. Cu toate acestea, în contextul...
- [Studiu privind sectorul offshore de țiței și gaze naturale, despre riscurile explorării la Marea Neagră: Ratele de succes ale sondelor sunt de 20-25% în cazul României](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/studiu-privind-sectorul-offshore-de-titei-si-gaze-naturale-despre-riscurile-explorarii-la-marea-neagra-ratele-de-succes-ale-sondelor-sunt-de-20-25-in-cazul-romaniei/) - Proiectele de explorare de la Marea Neagră prezintă aproape toate riscurile generale ale offshore-ului de mare adâncime, dar și anumite riscuri specifice...
- [Marea Neagră poate fi o nouă Mare a Nordului în privinţa zăcămintelor de petrol şi gaze – studiu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/marea-neagra-poate-fi-o-noua-mare-a-nordului-in-privinta-zacamintelor-de-petrol-si-gaze-studiu/) - Marea Neagră ar putea deveni o nouă Mare a Nordului în ceea ce priveşte rezervele de petrol şi gaze, însă, pentru exploatarea lor, cadrul fiscal trebuie...
- [Marea Neagră, ultima bătălie. OPINII](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/marea-neagra-ultima-batalie-opinii/) - În contextul dezbaterii tot mai aprinse pe marginea legii offshore şi a exploatării gazelor din Marea Neagră, site-ul EM 360, al jurnalistului pe probleme...
- [Marea Neagra: Ultima batalie - Cine castiga daca Romania nu exploateaza gazele off-shore](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/marea-neagra-ultima-batalie-cine-castiga-daca-romania-nu-exploateaza-gazele-off-shore/) - Tema off-shore inflameaza spiritele la Bucuresti. Este, practic, noul sport national. Ca in orice situatie de acest fel, apar o multime de "specialisti"...
- [Anton Anton, Ministrul Energiei: Încercăm să atragem investitori în combinate de îngrăşăminte](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/anton-anton-ministrul-energiei-incercam-sa-atragem-investitori-in-combinate-de-ingrasaminte/) - Statul român îşi doreşte să implice companiile care vor extrage gazele din Marea Neagră în încercarea de a atrage investitori pentru construcţia...
- [Specialiştii cer Guvernului să se gândească la utilizarea hidrogenului în energie în viitorul apropiat. Ce înseamnă hidrogenul în energie](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/specialistii-cer-guvernului-sa-se-gandeasca-la-utilizarea-hidrogenului-in-energie-in-viitorul-apropiat-ce-inseamna-hidrogenul-in-energie/) - Deşi România a semnat “Iniţiativa Hidrogenului” un document care se referă la utilizarea viitoare a hidrogenului în sectorul energiei şi susţine declarativ...
- [RIGC 2019: cele mai importante discuții despre viitorul energetic al României. A doua ediție a Romanian International Gas Conference](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/rigc-2019-cele-mai-importante-discutii-despre-viitorul-energetic-al-romaniei-a-doua-editie-a-romanian-international-gas-conference/) - A doua ediție a Romanian International Gas Conference – RIGC 2019 va avea loc pe 13 martie, la București. Anul trecut pe vremea aceasta începea să-și facă loc...
- [Amânarea plăţii utilităţilor, o idee bună care riscă să dea greş](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/amanarea-platii-utilitatilor-o-idee-buna-care-risca-sa-dea-gres/) - Parlamentul a adoptat vineri un proiect PSD, ALDE şi Pro România prin care românii şi companiile pot solicita, pentru o perioadă de trei luni, amânarea plăţii..
- [The Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on the European Green Deal](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-impact-of-the-covid-19-crisis-on-the-european-green-deal/) - The COVID-19 outbreak prompted governments worldwide to impose unprecedented restrictions on travel and economic activity. Coupled with a drop in global oil...
- [Gazele naturale din apele adânci ale Mării Negre: ultimul tren](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/gazele-naturale-din-apele-adanci-ale-marii-negre-ultimul-tren/) - La nivel mondial, noile proiecte de gaze naturale se confruntă cu un mediu concurențial tot mai dur, pe fondul înmulțirii descoperirilor de zăcăminte...
- [După criza Covid-19, România Eficientă propune demararea unui program național de investiții în renovarea clădirilor](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/dupa-criza-covid-19-romania-eficienta-propune-demararea-unui-program-national-de-investitii-in-renovarea-cladirilor/) - Dobrogea este locația privilegiată pentru primul ecosistem al hidrogenului din România, pentru că acesta ar putea fi produs, consumat de industrie...
- [STUDIU: România are nevoie de 700 de milioane euro pentru eliminarea treptată a cărbunelui](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/studiu-romania-are-nevoie-de-700-de-milioane-euro-pentru-eliminarea-treptata-a-carbunelui/) - România are nevoie de 700 de milioane euro pentru tranziţia justă a zonelor miniere afectate de eliminarea treptată a cărbunelui din sistemul energetic...
- [Clădiri sănătoase. Cum prevenim răspândirea la locurile de muncă a virusului SARS-CoV-2 prin instalațiile de ventilare și climatizare](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cladiri-sanatoase-cum-prevenim-raspandirea-la-locurile-de-munca-a-virusului-sars-cov-2-prin-instalatiile-de-ventilare-si-climatizare/) - Criza Covid-19 prin care trecem toți acum impune să regândim modul în care ne protejăm sănătatea la locul de muncă, felul în care putem împiedica transmiterea..
- [VIDEO OMV Petrom sponsorizează cu 4 milioane de euro un program de eficientizare energetică, lansat de EPG, în parteneriat cu ANRE și Universitatea Politehnică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/video-omv-petrom-sponsorizeaza-cu-4-milioane-de-euro-un-program-de-eficientizare-energetica-lansat-de-epg-in-parteneriat-cu-anre-si-universitatea-politehnica/) - OMV Petrom va sponsoriza în următorii patru ani cu o sumă de 4 milioane de euro programul “România eficientă”, lansat de think-tank-ul Energy Policy Group (EPG)
- [”Marea Neagră în Noua Economie”. Ultimul tren către independența energetică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/marea-neagra-in-noua-economie-ultimul-tren-catre-independenta-energetica/) - România se află în fața unui examen de maturitate. În apele tulburi ale Mării Negre se află o resursă bogată de gaze naturale care ne vor asigura independența..
- [Romania Eficienta: Noi obligatii privind incarcarea vehiculelor electrice si automatizarea temperaturii in cladiri](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-eficienta-noi-obligatii-privind-incarcarea-vehiculelor-electrice-si-automatizarea-temperaturii-in-cladiri/) - Cladirile rezidentiale si nerezidentiale vor trebui sa aiba infrastructura pentru instalarea statiilor de incarcare a vehiculelor electrice...
- ["Guvernanţii să rezolve situaţia dezvoltării zăcămintelor din Marea Neagră"](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/guvernantii-sa-rezolve-situatia-dezvoltarii-zacamintelor-din-marea-neagra/) - Ţara noastră are resurse semnificative de gaze naturale, însă capacitatea de a ne asigura necesarul de consum ţine de dezvoltarea resurselor din Marea Neagră...
- [Piața de gaz natural autohton ar putea avea un rol semnificativ în dezvoltarea economiei naționale](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/piata-de-gaz-natural-autohton-ar-putea-avea-un-rol-semnificativ-in-dezvoltarea-economiei-nationale/) - Valorificarea superioară a resurselor naturale ale României reprezintă o șansă reală pentru dezvoltarea pe termen lung a economiei naționale.
- [Sondaj: 43% dintre români se încălzesc cu soba cu lemn, cărbune sau gaz natural](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sondaj-43-dintre-romani-se-incalzesc-cu-soba-cu-lemn-carbune-sau-gaz-natural/) - Un sondaj Inscop Research arată că 43,4% dintre respondenți se încălzesc iarna la soba cu lemne, cărbune sau gaz natural, 35,7% la centrala proprie pe gaz ...
- [Eficiență energetică – candidaturile anului 2019 la energynomics Awards](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/eficienta-energetica-candidaturile-anului-2019-la-energynomics-awards/) - Începem astăzi să prezentăm candidaturile anului 2019 la premiile energynomics, cu secțiunea Eficiență energetică. Numai unul dintre proiectele...
- [EPG: 2020 aduce reguli noi în sectorul imobiliar, pentru conformarea României la Directiva privind performanța energetică a clădirilor](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-2020-aduce-reguli-noi-in-sectorul-imobiliar-pentru-conformarea-romaniei-la-directiva-privind-performanta-energetica-a-cladirilor/) - Până în martie 2020, România trebuie să transpună în legislația națională Directiva 2018/844/UE privind performanța energetică a clădirilor, care va impune...
- [Europa se mobilizează pentru școli eficiente energetic. Și România face progrese](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/europa-se-mobilizeaza-pentru-scoli-eficiente-energetic-si-romania-face-progrese/) - Europa se mobilizează pentru școli eficiente energetic. Datele furnizate într-un studiu de specialitate, Healthy Homes Barometer 2019, sunt alarmante.
- [Investitorii se orientează tot mai mult spre plasamente în companii și proiecte eficiente energetic și sustenabile](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/investitorii-se-orienteaza-tot-mai-mult-spre-plasamente-in-companii-si-proiecte-eficiente-energetic-si-sustenabile/) - Tot mai mulți investitori își orientează plasamentele către companii care promovează sustenabilitatea, pe probleme precum schimbările climatice...
- [Sondaj INSCOP: Nouă din zece români ar vrea instalarea de panouri fotovoltaice la casa/blocul în care locuiesc](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sondaj-inscop-noua-din-zece-romani-ar-vrea-instalarea-de-panouri-fotovoltaice-la-casa-blocul-in-care-locuiesc/) - Un sfert dintre cei care au participat la un sondaj de opinie declară că face economie maximă la consumul de energie, în contextul în care aproape 90% cred...
- [Radu Dudău, EPG & România Eficientă, la EM360 TALK](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau-epg-romania-eficienta-la-em360-talk/) - Profesorul Radu Dudău, directorul Energy Policy Group, a revenit la EM360 și ne-a vorbit despre programul EPG – România Eficientă, la EM360 TALK...
- [Radu Dudău, EPG & România Eficientă, la EM360](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau-epg-romania-eficienta-la-em360/) - Profesorul Radu Dudău, directorul Energy Policy Group, a revenit la EM360 și ne-a vorbit despre programul EPG – România Eficientă, la EM360 TALK...
- [România Eficientă: Cum puteți economisi energie și reduce factura la încălzire prin câteva metode simple](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-eficienta-cum-puteti-economisi-energie-si-reduce-factura-la-incalzire-prin-cateva-metode-simple/) - Încălzirea acoperă un procent important în bugetul de cheltuieli al unei familii în sezonul rece. Termoizolarea pereților reprezintă măsura cu cel mai mare...
- [România Eficientă: Noi standarde obligatorii privind temperatura ideală din locuințe, spitale și școli](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-eficienta-noi-standarde-obligatorii-privind-temperatura-ideala-din-locuinte-spitale-si-scoli/) - Clădirile noi, dar și cele existente care vor fi supuse unei renovări majore trebuie să respecte, din acest an, noi standarde privind temperaturile ideale...
- [Un proiect de țară are nevoie de consens politic](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/un-proiect-de-tara-are-nevoie-de-consens-politic/) - Vasile Iuga și Radu Dudău, experți în domeniul energiei, susțin că, în privința exploatării gazelor naturale din apele adânci ale Mării Negre, România se află..
- [R. Dudau (EPG): If well enforced, utility payment deferral can be really helpful to energy suppliers](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/r-dudau-epg-if-well-enforced-utility-payment-deferral-can-be-really-helpful-to-energy-suppliers/) - The think-tank Energy Policy Group (EPG) has launched in public debate a first analysis of the draft law on utility payment deferral for three months, adopted..
- [România Eficientă: „Valul de renovări” va aduce schimbări majore pentru proprietarii de locuințe, chiriași și autoritățile publice](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-eficienta-valul-de-renovari-va-aduce-schimbari-majore-pentru-proprietarii-de-locuinte-chiriasi-si-autoritatile-publice/) - Inițiativa „Valul de renovări” a Comisiei Europene reprezintă o oportunitate istorică pentru a transforma stocul actual de clădiri, în cea mai mare parte vechi
- [Daniela Barbu, MEEMA: Vom înființa Fondul de investiții pentru eficiență energetică în perioada următoare](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/daniela-barbu-meema-vom-infiinta-fondul-de-investitii-pentru-eficienta-energetica-in-perioada-urmatoare/) - Ministerul Economiei, Energiei și Mediului de Afaceri, prin Direcția Eficiență Energetică, este pregătit și are baza legală să înființeze Fondul de investiții..
- [Comisia va propune introducerea unor standarde energetice minime](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/comisia-va-propune-introducerea-unor-standarde-energetice-minime/) - Comisia Europeană va propune introducerea unor standarde minime de performanţă energetică pentru clădirile rezidenţiale şi analizează extinderea auditurilor...
- [Peste 1.800 de clădiri de școli și grădinițe, adică 16% din unitățile de învățământ analizate, nu au apă curentă, ia 43% nu sunt racordate la canalizare, conform datelor oficiale ale Ministerului Educației](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/peste-1-800-de-cladiri-de-scoli-si-gradinite-adica-16-din-unitatile-de-invatamant-analizate-nu-au-apa-curenta-ia-43-nu-sunt-racordate-la-canalizare-conform-datelor-oficiale-ale-ministerului-educat/) - Analiza arată că din peste 13.500 de clădiri analizate, 45% nu sunt reabilitate termic sau energetic. Din 17.819 clădiri ale unităților școlare din România...
- [Analiză: 16% din școli nu au apă curentă, 43% nu sunt racordate la canalizare](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/analiza-16-din-scoli-nu-au-apa-curenta-43-nu-sunt-racordate-la-canalizare/) - Peste 1.800 de clădiri de școli și grădinițe, adică 16% din unitățile de învățământ analizate, nu au apă curentă, ia 43% nu sunt racordate la canalizare.
- [EPG: Producţia de electricitate a României ar putea creşte de peste patru ori, dacă s-ar folosi potenţialul eolian offshore](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-productia-de-electricitate-a-romaniei-ar-putea-creste-de-peste-patru-ori-daca-s-ar-folosi-potentialul-eolian-offshore/) - România are un potenţial uriaş de a produce energie din surse eoliene offshore, ceea ce ar putea majora de peste patru ori cantitatea de electricitate generată
- [Marea Neagră poate deveni noua centrală electrică a României](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/marea-neagra-poate-deveni-noua-centrala-electrica-a-romaniei/) - Marea Neagră - Potrivit unui studiu realizat de Energy Policy Group (EPG) potențialul de energie eoliană offshore al României are o capacitate naturală...
- [România Durabilă şi EM360 organizează marţi dezbaterea "Petrolul în Noua Economie"](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-durabila-si-em360-organizeaza-marti-dezbaterea-petrolul-in-noua-economie/) - România Durabilă şi EM360 organizează marţi dezbaterea "Petrolul în Noua Economie", pentru a creiona soluţii de atenuare a impactului negativ al pandemiei...
- [Radu Dudau, Energy Policy Group: “The Government must intelligently manage the money from the Modernization Fund”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau-energy-policy-group-the-government-must-intelligently-manage-the-money-from-the-modernization-fund/) - The government must manage these funds correctly and intelligently. We have the chance of the modernization fund that we must use, so that the transition...
- [RIGC 2020: The European Green Deal and the Future of Gas](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/rigc-2020-the-european-green-deal-and-the-future-of-gas/) - RIGC 2020 will focus on the gas sector’s response to the European Green Deal and the implications of the post-Corona recovery on Romania and the region.
- [Azi începe Romanian International Gas Conference. Tema: viitorul gazului în contextul Pactului verde european](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/azi-incepe-romanian-international-gas-conference-tema-viitorul-gazului-in-contextul-pactului-verde-european/) - Polonia, Bulgaria, Grecia vor participa la Romanian International Gas Conference (RIGC) 2020, organizat anul acesta sub tema: The European Green Deal...
- [Guvernul lucrează cu Consiliul Concurenței și Comisia Europeană la viitoarea schemă de sprijin pentru cogenerare](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/guvernul-lucreaza-cu-consiliul-concurentei-si-comisia-europeana-la-viitoarea-schema-de-sprijin-pentru-cogenerare/) - Sectorul gazelor naturale din România ar putea beneficia de pe urma construirii unor noi unități în cogenerare de înaltă eficiență. În prezent, Ministerul...
- [Hidrogenul în România: Este inclus în abordarea strategică pentru 2030, se dorește asta, Administrația Prezidențială sprijină, însă nu s-a anunțat niciun un proiect oficial](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/hidrogenul-in-romania-este-inclus-in-abordarea-strategica-pentru-2030-se-doreste-asta-administratia-prezidentiala-sprijina-insa-nu-s-a-anuntat-niciun-un-proiect-oficial/) - “Hidrogenul este inclus în abordarea strategică pentru 2030, România dorește asta. Administrația Prezidențială sprijină tehnologia hidrogenului”, a declarat...
- [Renovarea clădirilor pentru a limita pierderile de energie poate crește de până la cinci ori forța de muncă angajată în construcții în România. Cifre și prognoze](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renovarea-cladirilor-pentru-a-limita-pierderile-de-energie-poate-creste-de-pana-la-cinci-ori-forta-de-munca-angajata-in-constructii-in-romania-cifre-si-prognoze/) - “Valul de renovare”, despre care și publicul interesat din România a putut afla detalii la forumul “România Eficientă”, care a avut loc luna trecută...
- [Mai multe asociații cer alocarea a 4 miliarde euro pentru eficiența energetică, în Planul Național de Redresare și Reziliență](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mai-multe-asociatii-cer-alocarea-a-4-miliarde-euro-pentru-eficienta-energetica-in-planul-national-de-redresare-si-rezilienta/) - ​Unsprezece asociații profesionale și patronale din domeniul eficienței energetice a clădirilor solicită majorităţii guvernamentale care se creează în aceste...
- [Schimbare majoră în sectorul construcţiilor: toate clădirile ce vor fi construite din 2021 trebuie să aibă consum energetic aproape zero](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/schimbare-majora-in-sectorul-constructiilor-toate-cladirile-ce-vor-fi-construite-din-2021-trebuie-sa-aiba-consum-energetic-aproape-zero/) - Finalul de an aduce o schimbare majoră în sectorul clădirilor noi private, fie că vorbim de locuințe individuale, blocuri multifamiliale, clădiri de birouri...
- [Toate clădirile care vor fi construite începând cu anul 2021 trebuie să respecte un standard de consum aproape de zero](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/toate-cladirile-care-vor-fi-construite-incepand-cu-anul-2021-trebuie-sa-respecte-un-standard-de-consum-aproape-de-zero/) - Astfel, în România, la fel ca în toate celelalte state membre ale Uniunii Europene, clădirile pentru care recepţia la terminarea lucrărilor se efectuează...
- [Clădirile care vor fi construite în 2021 vor avea un consum energetic aproape zero](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cladirile-care-vor-fi-construite-in-2021-vor-avea-un-consum-energetic-aproape-zero/) - România Eficientă a trimis un comunicat de presă prin care informează că toate clădirile care vor construite începând de anul viitor vor trebui să respecte...
- [România Eficientă: Toate clădirile ce vor fi construite din 2021 trebuie să aibă consum energetic aproape zero](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-eficienta-toate-cladirile-ce-vor-fi-construite-din-2021-trebuie-sa-aiba-consum-energetic-aproape-zero/) - In România, la fel ca în toate celelalte state membre ale Uniunii Europene, clădirile pentru care recepția la terminarea lucrărilor se efectuează în baza...
- [Radu Dudău, Energy Policy Group, despre scandalul creşterii facturilor la energie: Jumătate dintre clienţii casnici vor plăti mai mult pentru că nu vor opta pentru piaţa concurenţială în 2021](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau-energy-policy-group-despre-scandalul-cresterii-facturilor-la-energie-jumatate-dintre-clientii-casnici-vor-plati-mai-mult-pentru-ca-nu-vor-opta-pentru-piata-concurentiala-in-2021/) - Radu Dudău, directorul şi co-fondatorul Energy Policy Group, un think-thank din România specializat pe energie, a spus, în cadrul emisiunii ZF Live...
- [Polonia va dezvolta parcuri eoliene offshore în Marea Baltică de 11 GW. Care este potențialul României](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/polonia-va-dezvolta-parcuri-eoliene-offshore-in-marea-baltica-de-11-gw-care-este-potentialul-romaniei/) - Cea mai mare companie energetică poloneză, PGE, şi firma daneză Orsted, cel mai mare dezvoltator de parcuri eoliene din lume, au ajuns la un acord final...
- [Clădiri fără consum de energie şi industrie fără poluare sau cum se va schimba din temelii economia României în tranziţia energetică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cladiri-fara-consum-de-energie-si-industrie-fara-poluare-sau-cum-se-va-schimba-din-temelii-economia-romaniei-in-tranzitia-energetica/) - Clădirile care vor fi finalizate începând de anul acesta trebuie să fie cât mai aproape de un consum de energie zero, iar dacă acest consum există...
- [Prețurile la benzină și motorină cresc de la o zi la alta. Câți litri alimentezi acum cu 100 de lei](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/preturile-la-benzina-si-motorina-cresc-de-la-o-zi-la-alta-cati-litri-alimentezi-acum-cu-100-de-lei/) - Carburanții se scumpesc tot mai mult, de la o zi la alte, și am ajuns să plătim pentru un litru de benzină sau motorină aproape cât plăteam înainte de pandemie.
- [În România se pot construi de acum doar clădiri cu standardul “net zero”. Ce înseamnă asta și care sunt efectele](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/in-romania-se-pot-construi-de-acum-doar-cladiri-cu-standardul-net-zero-ce-inseamna-asta-si-care-sunt-efectele/) - De la 1 ianuarie, standardul NZEB, “net zero energy building”, clădiri cu un consum de energie aproape de zero, este necesar pentru construcția clădirilor...
- [În curând, va fi aprobată o metodologie de calcul pentru standardele nZEB](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/in-curand-va-fi-aprobata-o-metodologie-de-calcul-pentru-standardele-nzeb/) - Ministerul Dezvoltării este pe punctul de a aproba o metodologie de calcul a performanței energetice a clădirilor (Mc001) care explică clar
- [Sectorul gazelor naturale este sub o mare presiune a timpului, în Uniunea Europeană; deciziile finale de investiții au o fereastră de oportunitate limitată](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sectorul-gazelor-naturale-este-sub-o-mare-presiune-a-timpului-in-uniunea-europeana-deciziile-finale-de-investitii-au-o-fereastra-de-oportunitate-limitata/) - Sectorul gazelor naturale este sub o mare presiune a timpului, în Uniunea Europeană, iar deciziile finale de investiții au o fereastră de oportunitate limitată
- [Primul ecosistem al hidrogenului din România: Dobrogea este cea mai potrivită – studiu EPG](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/primul-ecosistem-al-hidrogenului-din-romania-dobrogea-este-cea-mai-potrivita-studiu-epg/) - Dobrogea este locația privilegiată pentru primul ecosistem al hidrogenului din România, pentru că acesta ar putea fi produs, consumat de industrie...
- [Fermă eoliană offshore în Marea Nordului, susținută cu 870 de milioane de euro de Danemarca. Ce potențial „verde” are Marea Neagră](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ferma-eoliana-offshore-in-marea-nordului-sustinuta-cu-870-de-milioane-de-euro-de-danemarca-ce-potential-verde-are-marea-neagra/) - Comisia Europeană a aprobat luni un ajutor de stat de 870 milioane de euro pentru un proiect eolian offshore la Marea Nordului, prin care Danemarca...
- [Romania's energy security options: 2014 and natural gas market projects](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-energy-security-options-2014-and-natural-gas-market-projects/) - Cel mai important proiect al României de politică energetică externă, gazoductul Nabucco, a eșuat definitiv în iunie 2013, când competiția pentru transportul...
- [Energy independence vs energy security](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-independence-vs-energy-security/) - Independenţa energetică presupune asigurarea necesarului de energie din surse proprii – potenţial autarhic. În schimb, securitatea energetică este un concept...
- [Romania's energy policies, between liberalisation and environmental protection](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-energy-policies-between-liberalisation-and-environmental-protection/) - Tema competitivității industriale a devenit una de prim ordin între politicile energetice ale UE, alături de cei trei piloni consacrați: liberalizarea piețelor
- [The Ukraine crisis: legal and energy security impact in the Black Sea basin](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-ukraine-crisis-legal-and-energy-security-impact-in-the-black-sea-basin/) - The analysis of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict calls for a comprehensive approach which cannot rule out the energy equation. In line with the trends set forth..
- [The need to update the romanian oil and gas legislation for exploration and production](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-need-to-update-the-romanian-oil-and-gas-legislation-for-exploration-and-production/) - Pe 12 iunie a.c., think-tank-ul Energy Policy Group a organizat, împreună cu Casa de avocatură Pachiu şi Asociaţii și compania PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)...
- [No shale gas, after all. Implications of Chevron’s exit from Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/no-shale-gas-after-all-implications-of-chevrons-exit-from-romania/) - In 2013, the United States Energy Information Administration had estimated Romania´s shale gas potential at 51 tcf (1.4 bcm) of technically recoverable...
- [COP21, Paris: national contribution plans](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cop21-paris-national-contribution-plans/) - COP21 (The Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC) will be the event of this fall and end of the year in...
- [Small-scale LNG – an opportunity for Romanian transportation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/small-scale-lng-an-opportunity-for-romanian-transportation/) - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has recently marked its 50th anniversary, having become a key way to transport natural gas across large distances...
- [The fairytale that wasn’t: the Iasi-Ungheni gas interconnector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-fairytale-that-wasnt-the-iasi-ungheni-gas-interconnector-2/) - The Iaşi-Ungheni Interconnector – the pipeline designed to connect the Republic of Moldova to the European gas markets – seems to have reached a rough patch...
- [Oil and Gas History – tradition and strategic opportunity](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/oil-and-gas-history-tradition-and-strategic-opportunity/) - De circa patru decenii – mai exact, de la șocurile petroliere ale anilor 1970 – s-a instaurat ideea că producţia de petrol este într-un declin inevitabil.
- [Hurdles in the Path of Romanian Gas Market Liberalization](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-fairytale-that-wasnt-the-iasi-ungheni-gas-interconnector/) - The Romanian Government presented the Parliament in September 2014 with a Decision to postpone gas market liberalization for households by two and a half years
- [Things to watch in 2015’s energy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/things-to-watch-in-2015s-energy/) - The major trends of 2015´s world energy have been largely set in the second half of 2014. Undoubtedly, the stunning oil price plunge since past June...
- [Biogas: A high-potential, sustainable, yet untapped fuel in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/biogas-a-high-potential-sustainable-yet-untapped-fuel-in-romania/) - Biogas production in the EU in 2013 was 566 PJ (157 TWh), accounting for almost 7% of total renewable energy use, but only 0.8% of total primary energy demand..
- [The Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant: one step closer to energy storage of the future](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-gemasolar-thermosolar-plant-one-step-closer-to-energy-storage-of-the-future/) - Energy has always fueled progress. Electricity has become as essential as sunshine, air or water. There have been endlessly innovative ways to generate it...
- [The Idiot’s Guide to Running a Country’s Coal Industry … into the Ground](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-idiots-guide-to-running-a-countrys-coal-industry-into-the-ground/) - Romania extracts coal from two regions, both in the South of the country. Pit coal, with a caloric power of 3,650 kcal/kg, is produced in the Jiu River Valley
- [Elements of an optimal fiscal regime for Romania’s offshore sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/elements-of-an-optimal-fiscal-regime-for-romanias-offshore-sector/) - The Energy Policy Group organized on 21 May, with the support of the Romanian Black Sea Titleholders Association a roundtable on The Romanian Offshore Petroleum
- [“Fit for fifty” and perhaps for more...? tax regime for petroluem activities](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/fit-for-fifty-and-perhaps-for-more-tax-regime-for-petroluem-activities/) - 25 years later the government still sees and approaches taxation and tax policies not as economic tools but rather for fund raising, as social politics...
- [How are we to pay the energy bills?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/how-are-we-to-pay-the-energy-bills/) - Comisia Europeană îşi doreşte o nouă piaţă a energiei electrice, în care consumatorul final să simtă mai acut decât până acum fluctuaţiile de preţ, inclusiv...
- [The competitiveness of the refining industry in Romania and the EU](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-competitiveness-of-the-refining-industry-in-romania-and-the-eu/) - During the evolution of the Romanian oil industry, the refining sector emerged at the end of the 19th century by way of a massive import of foreign capital...
- [Oil royalties and the rule of law (or how the romanian state experiences a drop in self esteem)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/oil-royalties-and-the-rule-of-law-or-how-the-romanian-state-experiences-a-drop-in-self-esteem/) - The most rumored idea is that “the current royalties expired on December 31st, 2014 therefore a new royalties system must be enacted” and naturally...
- [Principles of a flexible and stable petroleum fiscal framework](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/principles-of-a-flexible-and-stable-petroleum-fiscal-framework/) - Petroleum fiscal policy is a key instrument through which producing countries aim at getting as large a share of the economic rent generated by oil and gas...
- [Water tax for Hydroelectric Power Plants](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/water-tax-for-hydroelectric-power-plants/) - This analysis focuses on the tax applied to the water used by hydroelectric power plants in Romania. This study also includes information on similar water taxes
- [The Threats that Cloud Romania's Upstream Promise](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-threats-that-cloud-romanias-upstream-promise/) - The Black Sea has long been developing into a strategic geopolitical “landscape” which is key for the entire European continent and the Caucasian region.
- [Natural monopolies:the case of Romania’s distribution network](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/natural-monopoliesthe-case-of-romanias-distribution-network/) - A natural monopoly exists when economies of scale are so substantial that a single firm can produce total business output at a lower unit cost, and thus more...
- [Analysis on the constitutionality of the introduction of a tax on additional profit on the holders of oil agreements](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/analysis-on-the-constitutionality-of-the-introduction-of-a-tax-on-additional-profit-on-the-holders-of-oil-agreements/) - Clientul nostru, Federația Patronală Petrol și Gaze („FPPG”), ne-a solicitat să efectuăm o analiză a constituționalității introducerii unui impozit pe profit...
- [Romania holds first capacity auction for Isaccea - Negru Vodă pipeline](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-holds-first-capacity-auction-for-isaccea-negru-voda-pipeline/) - On September 5, Romanian natural gas transmission system operator (TSO) Transgaz held a long awaited first capacity auction for Transit 1 Isaccea–Negru Vodă...
- [Reflections on the New Romanian Energy Strategy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/reflections-on-the-new-romanian-energy-strategy/) - The Energy Ministry posted on December 19 the Energy Strategy of Romania 2016-2030, with an Outlook to 2050. It has been a long-awaited document...
- [32 Gas market liberalisation. GEO64/2016 and its effects](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/32-gas-market-liberalisation-geo64-2016-and-its-effects/) - As the EU moves towards committing to the decarbonisation of its economy to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2050, the Southeast European (SEE)...
- [Renewable energy and the conundrum of the Romanian irrigation system](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renewable-energy-and-the-conundrum-of-the-romanian-irrigation-system/) - Water, energy and food are inextricably linked. Therefore, a measure which affects one of these areas will inevitably have an impact on one or both...
- [The Oil Market’s Fall Upswing](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-oil-markets-fall-upswing/) - Early September saw the beginning of a significant price increase for Brent, the international crude oil benchmark, which rose from $53/bbl to $59/bbl...
- [The clean energy transition and the geopolitics of technology metals](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-clean-energy-transition-and-the-geopolitics-of-technology-metals/) - Hardly anything has been more emboldening in the ongoing “clean energy transition” than the solid learning curves of batteries and main renewable energy...
- [History of unitization-based cooperation in the development of offshore cross-border deposits. Part I](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/history-of-unitization-based-cooperation-in-the-development-of-offshore-cross-border-deposits-part-i/) - This paper traces the history of how states came to cooperate in the development of offshore cross-border oil or gas deposits. First, it explains the shift...
- [Romania´s energy strategy and petroleum taxation. Lessons from Norway](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-energy-strategy-and-petroleum-taxation-lessons-from-norway/) - Romania´s petroleum tax regime is under review with lingering uncertainty about its future design. The article discusses strategic considerations of this review
- [The new royalties’ framework in the Romanian O&G upstream](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-new-royalties-framework-in-the-romanian-og-upstream/) - The document includes a much anticipated new royalties’ framework for the upstream O&G sector. Indeed, after three years of uncertainty caused by rumors...
- [The little smart-meter that could](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-little-smart-meter-that-could/) - Although the smart meter (SM) technology was developed in the 1970s, the large-scale rollout of these devices (basically, an electronic meter that also monitors
- [Three stereotypes of the Romanian energy establishment](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/three-stereotypes-of-the-romanian-energy-establishment-2/) - The estimated investment requirements in energy infrastructure are $13 trillion for the next 20 years. This poses an eminent need and opportunity to shift...
- [Smart Grid Network: the next big step](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/smart-grid-network-the-next-big-step/) - A smart grid is an intelligent, digitized energy network delivering electricity in an optimal way from source to consumption. This is achieved by integrating...
- [Low emission road transport](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/low-emission-road-transport/) - Pentru reducerea emisiilor din sectorul transport sunt reglementate deopotrivă autovehiculele, infrastructura și carburanţii. Lucrarea de faţă se ocupă de...
- [Tackling grid loss](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/tackling-grid-loss/) - Grid loss is an issue affecting all electric grid systems all over the world, be it transportation, distribution or user grid. The challenge is to monitor...
- [Energy Poverty Today. Part I: Energy Access](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-poverty-today-part-i-energy-access/) - Energy Poverty is a concept that has only recently become an important topic on the public agenda in Romania. Nonetheless the issue has been addressed at global
- [Energy Efficiency Drivers: Five Lessons for Romania from the IEA 2017 Energy Efficiency Report](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-efficiency-drivers-five-lessons-for-romania-from-the-iea-2017-energy-efficiency-report/) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous agency that was established in November 1974. It has 29 member states from EU and all over the world...
- [Proposals for Potential Energy Policy Priorities during Romania’s 2019 Presidency of the Council of the European Union](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/proposals-for-potential-energy-policy-priorities-during-romanias-2019-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union/) - The paper discusses the role and responsibilities that Romania will have during its 2019 Presidency of the Council of the EU, as well as the opportunities...
- [The Outlook for natural gas in Romania and proposals for its value-added capitalization](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-outlook-for-natural-gas-in-romania-and-proposals-for-its-value-added-capitalization/) - This report analyzes the current natural gas sector from the point of view of reserves, infrastructure and market setup. The report also addresses the prospects
- [The centralized market as a prerequisite to a gas hub. Lessons for Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-centralized-market-as-a-prerequisite-to-a-gas-hub-lessons-for-romania/) - In a market economy, the term hub generally refers to the intersection of several commercial routes, where an abundance of merchandise from various sources...
- [The Governance of the Energy Union: A New Framework for Cooperation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-governance-of-the-energy-union-a-new-framework-for-cooperation/) - On November 12 and 13, 2018, the European Parliament has debated and voted on the most recent version of the Regulation of the Governance of the Energy Union...
- [The Governance of the Energy Union: A New Framework for Cooperation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-governance-of-the-energy-union-a-new-framework-for-cooperation-2/) - On November 12 and 13, 2018, the European Parliament has debated and voted on the most recent version of the Regulation of the Governance of the Energy Union...
- [The Draft of the Romanian National Energy-Climate Plan 2021-2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-draft-of-the-romanian-national-energy-climate-plan-2021-2030/) - According to the new policy framework on the Governance of the Energy Union, the National Energy-Climate Plans (NECP) constitute obligations of the EU Member...
- [The opportunities of the Modernisation Fund for the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe. State of play and implementation issues](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-opportunities-of-the-modernisation-fund-for-the-energy-transition-in-central-and-eastern-europe-state-of-play-and-implementation-issues/) - The Bucharest Workshop on the Modernisation Fund was organised on the 23rd of January by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), the Energy Policy Group
- [The Decarbonisation Challenge of Southeast Europe: A Case Study of Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonisation-challenge-of-southeast-europe-a-case-study-of-romania/) - As the EU moves towards committing to the decarbonisation of its economy to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2050, the Southeast European (SEE)...
- [Three stereotypes of the Romanian energy establishment](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/three-stereotypes-of-the-romanian-energy-establishment/) - A different kind of reflection on the Romanian energy sector, albeit polemical, in terms of deeper cultural traits of what I call here the energy establishment
- [Oil markets in 2020: fundamental drivers and geopolitical uncertainties](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/oil-markets-in-2020-fundamental-drivers-and-geopolitical-uncertainties/) - The fundamental market drivers are pointing at a balanced oil market in 2020, with a Brent price mostly within the $60-70 a barrel – unless, that is, a massive
- [The day the oil markets crashed – again. Is this time different?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-day-the-oil-markets-crashed-again-is-this-time-different/) - Absent a new OPEC+ deal on March 6 in Vienna, in the context of the coronavirus downfall, the crude oil price plummeted overnight to the low thirties a barrel.
- [The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on the European Green Deal: A Focus on Romania and Southeast Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-impact-of-the-covid-19-crisis-on-the-european-green-deal-a-focus-on-romania-and-southeast-europe/) - The COVID-19 outbreak prompted governments worldwide to impose unprecedented restrictions on travel and economic activity. Coupled with a drop in global oil...
- [The utilizes` payment postponement for three months may be a good idea but with high failure chances](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-utilizes-payment-postponement-for-three-months-may-be-a-good-idea-but-with-high-failure-chances/) - Deși sancționat în presă ca o măsură populistă și anti-economică, proiectul de lege privind amânarea plății la utilități pentru trei luni, se bazează pe ideea..
- [Accelerated lignite exit in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/accelerated-lignite-exit-in-bulgaria-romania-and-greece/) - Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece are currently responsible for more than 9 percent of coal and lignite-fired electricity generation in the EU. This percentage...
- [Energy System Integration and the Role of Hydrogen](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-system-integration-and-the-role-of-hydrogen/) - New opportunities arise for the further development of sector integration and value chains for clean hydrogen, deemed essential for putting Europe...
- [Falling behind the pack? Romania’s lack of ambition in non-ETS sectors may undermine the prospects for reaching the European Green Deal objectives](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/falling-behind-the-pack-romanias-lack-of-ambition-in-non-ets-sectors-may-undermine-the-prospects-for-reaching-the-european-green-deal-objectives/) - The European Green Deal offers a bold vision for a clean and decarbonised European Union within the next three decades, with ambitious intermediate steps.
- [Opțiunile României pentru eliminarea dependenței de importuri de gaze naturale din Federația Rusă -  Perspective pentru 2023, 2030 și 2050](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/optiunile-romaniei-pentru-eliminarea-dependentei-de-importuri-de-gaze-naturale-din-federatie-rusa-perspective-pentru-2023-2030-si-2050/) - Care ar fi implicațiile sistării importurilor de gaze naturale din Federația Rusă pentru următoarea iarnă? Cum ar asigura România stocurile minime obligatorii?
- [EPG publică cel mai recent raport al său - Opțiunile României pentru eliminarea dependenței de importuri de gaze naturale din Federația Rusă](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-publica-cel-mai-recent-raport-al-sau-optiunile-romaniei-pentru-eliminarea-dependentei-de-importuri-de-gaze-naturale-din-federatia-rusa/) - Între statele est-europene puternic dependente de importurile de gaze rusești, România are o situație relativ privilegiată, fiind un producător semnificativ...
- [500 de milioane de metri pătraţi de clădiri aşteaptă renovarea](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/500-de-milioane-de-metri-patrati-de-cladiri-asteapta-renovarea/) - România, o ţară cu un patrimoniu important de clădiri realizate, preponderent, în perioada 1960-1990, cu grad redus de izolare termică, ar trebui să investească
- [First school’s renovation through the “Efficient Romania” project has started](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/first-schools-renovation-through-the-efficient-romania-project-has-started/) - Initiative of Energy Policy Group, through “Efficient Romania”, the largest private project of national interest dedicated to energy efficiency in buildings...
- [Dobrogea – primul pol de dezvoltare a hidrogenului curat din Europa Centrală și de Est. Analiză EPG](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/dobrogea-primul-pol-de-dezvoltare-a-hidrogenului-curat-din-europa-centrala-si-de-est-analiza-epg/) - Dobrogea este locația privilegiată pentru primul ecosistem al hidrogenului din România, pentru că acesta ar putea fi produs, consumat de industrie și de...
- [Evaluarea impactul taxării carbonului în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/evaluarea-impactul-taxarii-carbonului-in-romania/) - Alături de asociaţia din România, la proiect mai participă organizaţii din Polonia, Ungaria, Bulgaria şi Germania, care efectuează evaluarea acestui impact...
- [Plafonarea sau reglementarea prețului energiei e cel mai rău lucru. Cineva trebuia găsit și pedepsit public într-un act care să elibereze furia – Interviu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/plafonarea-sau-reglementarea-pretului-energiei-e-cel-mai-rau-lucru-cineva-trebuia-gasit-si-pedepsit-public-intr-un-act-care-sa-elibereze-furia-interviu/) - La noi plafonarea nu e țintită, se aplica pentru toată lumea, iar efectele ei negative sunt cu mult mai mari, durabile și nocive decât o reducere temporară...
- [INTERVIU // Luciana Miu, EPG: România are nevoie de o strategie națională pentru CCS](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/interviu-luciana-miu-epg-romania-are-nevoie-de-o-strategie-nationala-pentru-ccs/) - UE are ținte ambițioase în privința decarbonării pentru 2030 și 2050, iar tehnologiile de captare, utilizare și/sau stocare a carbonului (CCU/CCS) sunt văzute..
- [România ar trebui să adere la un club climatic, prin asumarea ambiției UE de neutralitate climatică până în 2050](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-ar-trebui-sa-adere-la-un-club-climatic-prin-asumarea-ambitiei-ue-de-neutralitate-climatica-pana-in-2050/) - România trebuie să devină un participant mai activ, mai informat şi mai asumat în ceea ce priveşte măsurile de combatere a schimbărilor climatice, iar următorul
- [Bezna din energie](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/bezna-din-energie/) - Bezna din energie. Vremurile complicate pe care le trăim au nevoie de conducători înţelepţi şi decizii inteligente. Decidenţii statului român au continuat...
- [Experții spun ce se întâmplă cu facturile la energie. Creșteri în următorii trei ani](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/expertii-spun-ce-se-intampla-cu-facturile-la-energie-cresteri-in-urmatorii-trei-ani/) - Am încercat să aflăm răspunsul la această întrebare cu ajutor unor experți din domeniul energetic. Facturile la energie - creșteri în următorii trei ani...
- [Ce facturi vom plăti la energie de la 1 aprilie. Specialiștii vin cu sfaturi pentru a face economii mari](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ce-facturi-vom-plati-la-energie-de-la-1-aprilie-specialistii-vin-cu-sfaturi-pentru-a-face-economii-mari/) - Vom avea preţuri plafonate la energie şi gaze de la 1 aprilie pe o perioadă de un an. Doar că puţini dintre noi vor beneficia cu adevărat. Ce facturi vom plăti
- [Pompele de căldură, tot mai căutate după scumpirea utilităților](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/pompele-de-caldura-tot-mai-cautate-dupa-scumpirea-utilitatilor/) - Specialiștii în energie consideră că pompele de căldură pot fi o alternativă la gazul rusesc. Scumpirea energiei electrice și a gazelor naturale îi determină...
- [Ten Priority Areas for Romania Post COVID-19 Recovery: A Focus on Energy and Climate Policy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ten-priority-areas-for-romania-post-covid-19-recovery-a-focus-on-energy-and-climate-policy/) - The post COVID-19 economic recovery represents a unique opportunity for setting Romania on a path of sustainable economic growth and for ensuring...
- [Navigating climate concerns and the COVID-19 crisis in the oil and gas sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/navigating-climate-concerns-and-the-covid-19-crisis-in-the-oil-and-gas-sector/) - The oil and gas sector has taken a hard hit during the COVID-19 crisis. The unprecedented halt in global mobility resulting from months of lockdown in most...
- [Biden won. What’s next for US climate policy?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/biden-won-whats-next-for-us-climate-policy/) - Joe Biden made it clear during the U.S. presidential campaign that climate change would be one of the priorities of his administration, after four years...
- [Renewables overtake gas and coal in EU electricity generation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renewables-overtake-gas-and-coal-in-eu-electricity-generation/) - Europe recorded its greenest electricity year ever in 2020. For the first time, more electricity was generated from renewables than from fossil fuels.
- [The European Green Deal and the Green Recovery: What Place for Eastern Europe?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-european-green-deal-and-the-green-recovery-what-place-for-eastern-europe/) - Beyond the challenge of repairing the economic damage left by lockdowns and mobility restrictions, Europe is expected to deliver on its flagship initiative...
- [Nord Stream 2: The delicate balancing act between business and politics](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/nord-stream-2-the-delicate-balancing-act-between-business-and-politics/) - EU-Russia relations have sunk to a new low after the poisoning and subsequent arrest of Alexey Nalvany. The elephant in the room is once again Nord Stream 2...
- [The European Green Deal beyond the EU: What Impact on the Western Balkans?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-european-green-deal-beyond-the-eu-what-impact-on-the-western-balkans/) - With a strong external dimension, the European Green Deal was designed to be transformational not only for the European Union (EU), but for its partners as well
- [ConsenCUS project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon 2020 program, starts in early May. Energy Policy Group (EPG) is member of the consortium](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/consencus-project-funded-by-the-european-union-through-the-horizon-2020-program-starts-in-early-may-energy-policy-group-epg-is-member-of-the-consortium/) - ConsenCUS is an applied research project in the field of capture, use and technology carbon storage (CCUS), which will be carried out at European level during..
- [România Eficientă launches the Energy Efficiency Calculator for household energy consumers](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romania-eficienta-launches-the-energy-efficiency-calculator-for-household-energy-consumers/) - Household energy consumers have at their disposal the Energy Efficiency Calculator, a unique tool on the Romanian market, created within the Romania Eficienta..
- [Code of Good Practice for Renewable Energy in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/code-of-good-practice-for-renewable-energy-in-romania/) - RWEA (Romania’s Wind Energy Association) compiled the lessons learned by a 10+ years mature industry to kick off a second wave of RES developments...
- [Just Transition of Coal Regions: A Cross-Case Analysis of Chile and Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/just-transition-of-coal-regions-a-cross-case-analysis-of-chile-and-romania/) - To achieve the new 55% GHG emission reduction target by 2030, the European Commission assessed that coal will likely become negligible in final energy demand...
- [Can Europe’s Electric Grid Handle Renewable Energy-Intensive Electric Mixes?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/can-europes-electric-grid-handle-renewable-energy-intensive-electric-mixes/) - Electricity generation covered by renewable energy sources (RES) by 2030 would only require marginal adjustments to the current management of the electric grid.
- [2.2 billion euros allocated for the building renovation wave in Romania. How can we spend the money wisely?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/2-2-billion-euros-allocated-for-the-building-renovation-wave-in-romania-how-can-we-spend-the-money-wisely/) - Guvernul a alocat un buget de 2,2 miliarde de euro pentru renovarea clădirilor prin Planul Național de Redresare și Reziliență PNRR. 2.2 billion euros allocated
- [Carbon – nobody wants it, but we all must have to pay for it](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/carbon-nobody-wants-it-but-we-all-must-have-to-pay-for-it/) - Why do we have to pay for carbon and which mechanisms are currently working? More details about ETS and carbon tax in the article.
- [Is Green Finance Doing Enough for the Energy Transition?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/is-green-finance-doing-enough-for-the-energy-transition/) - Since the energy sector accounts for over 80% of the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions as of 2017, financing the energy transition is going to be...
- [How the heat is affecting the economy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/how-the-heat-is-affecting-the-economy/) - Cluj example - In the summer of 2015, three heat waves were registered in Cluj-Napoca. As a result, an estimated potential loss of approximately reached almost
- [The fourth edition of Energy Policy Group’s Summer School, Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector, took place between 26 – 30 July](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-fourth-edition-of-energy-policy-groups-summer-school-smart-transformation-in-the-energy-sector-took-place-between-26-30-july/) - This year’s edition of Energy Policy Group’s Summer School touched upon how investments and financial flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse...
- [Carbon capture and storage - the Gordian knot of decarbonization in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/carbon-capture-and-storage-the-gordian-knot-of-decarbonization-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to a chain of technologies deployed to capture, transport and store CO2 away from the atmosphere, mitigating its warming
- [COP26: hope and disappointment in the “new normal”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cop26-hope-and-disappointment-in-the-new-normal/) - “New normal” has become the buzzword of a world still reeling from the Covid-19 outbreak. But as it sought to break through the new normal of lockdowns and...
- [COP26: hope and disappointment in the “new normal”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/cop26-hope-and-disappointment-in-the-new-normal-2/) - COP26 gathering in Glasgow may have become the latest addition to the “new normal” of climate change negotiations: bold commitments that inspire hope, while...
- [Clean Hydrogen in Romania – elements of a strategy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/clean-hydrogen-in-romania-elements-of-a-strategy/) - Clean Hydrogen in Romania – Decarbonising the EU economy will most of all require direct electrification of over 60% of end-uses, based on energy...
- [OMV Petrom](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/omv-petrom/) - OMV Petrom is the largest integrated oil and gas group in Southeastern Europe with an annual hydrocarbon production of about 61 million boe in 2017.
- [Enel](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/enel/) - Enel is a multinational power company and a leading integrated player in the global power, gas and renewables markets. It is one of Europe’s largest utility...
- [E.ON](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/e-on/) - E.ON is an international energy company headquartered in Essen. With intelligent energy networks, innovative customer solutions and renewable energy, we are...
- [Engie](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/engie/) - Engie is a global energy and services group, focused on three core activities, low-carbon power generation, mainly based on natural gas and renewable energy...
- [E-INFRA](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/e-infra/) - E-INFRA provides critical infrastructure, essential to the society, as a national leader in cross-sector integrated services that combine expertise...
- [Public acceptance of carbon capture and storage: An underestimated challenge in the race to net zero](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/public-acceptance-of-carbon-capture-and-storage-an-underestimated-challenge-in-the-race-to-net-zero/) - The debate around carbon capture and storage (CCS) is often focused on costs.But social acceptance may be the Achille’s heel of CCS, particularly where...
- [Renewable energy directive revision impact on the Romanian energy sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renewable-energy-directive-revision-impact-on-the-romanian-energy-sector/) - The current Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) is being amended, as part of a broader overhaul of EU climate and energy legislation, to update the target...
- [The Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive and its Impact on the Romanian Energy Sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-revision-of-the-energy-taxation-directive-and-its-impact-on-the-romanian-energy-sector/) - The current version of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) is deemed outdated and misaligned with the EU agenda of promoting renewable energy sources, energy...
- [The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its implications for Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/the-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-and-its-implications-for-romania/) - The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a heavily debated legislative proposal for a carbon tax on EU imports from five key sectors...
- [Fondul pentru Modernizare: O urgență pentru tranziția energetică din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/fondul-pentru-modernizare-o-urgenta-pentru-tranzitia-energetica-din-romania/) - Fondul pentru Modernizare este cel mai important instrument financiar european destinat susținerii tranziției energetice în țările Europei Centrale și de Est...
- [CLUBUL CLIMATIC – următorul pas după includerea României în grupul țărilor dezvoltate?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/clubul-climatic-urmatorul-pas-dupa-includerea-romaniei-in-grupul-tarilor-dezvoltate/) - CLUBUL CLIMATIC – următorul pas. Demararea negocierilor oficiale pentru aderarea României la Organizația pentru Cooperare și Dezvoltare Economică (OCDE)...
- [Contrasting Public Acceptance of Carbon Capture and Storage in Norway and Germany](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/contrasting-public-acceptance-of-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-norway-and-germany/) - Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the process of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes before it enters the atmosphere, delivering it to a specific storage site and sequestering it there for a long time (Franci and Franci, 2016).
- [Regaining Europeʼs Energy Sovereignty 15 Priority Actions for RePowerEU](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/regaining-europeʼs-energy-sovereignty-15-priority-actions-for-repowereu/) - The fifteen priority actions on energy efficiency and on renewables developed should thus be at the heart of Europe’s efforts to regain its energy sovereignty.

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- [Home](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/) - The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specializing in energy and climate policy, market analytics and energy strategy, grounded in February 2014.
- [Team](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/team/) - Team - Radu Dudău - Co-founder & Director He was a Fulbright Fellow with the National Security Program at Harvard Kennedy School of Government (2011)...
- [Victoire de Sauvage](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/victoire-de-sauvage/) - Victoire is an intern in the Energy Systems Department, working on a Horizon Europe R&D project around LH2 propulsion for heavy-duty mobility.
- [Clean Metals CEE](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/clean-metals-cee/) - The project aims to catalyse momentum for clean metals in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), contributing to both significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and enhanced regional industrial competitiveness.
- [Programul EPG „Bazele activității în Regulatory Affairs” - Ediția a 2-a](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/programul-epg-bazele-activitatii-in-regulatory-affairs-editia-a-2-a/) - Într-un sector energetic aflat într-o continuă transformare, activitatea de Regulatory Affairs este esențială pentru buna funcționare a pieței de energie.
- [Termeni și Condiții EPG Regulatory Affairs](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/termeni-si-conditii-epg-regulatory-affairs/) - Prezenții Termeni și Condiții reglementează înscrierea, participarea și derularea Programului EPG „Bazele activității în Regulatory Affairs”, organizat de Asociația Energy Policy Group (EPG), prin intermediul site-ului său.
- [Formular Bazele Activității de Regulatory Affairs în Distribuția de Energie Electrică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/formular-bazele-activitatii-in-regulatory-affairs/) - Programul EPG „Bazele activității în Regulatory Affairs” | 20 mai – 11 iunie 2026 | București, România
- [Diana-Elena Ștefan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/diana-elena-stefan/) - Diana is an Intern in the Clean Economy Department. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and European Studies from the University of Bucharest and a Master of Science in European and International Governance from Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her research and professional interests include energy security, supply chain resilience and climate justice.
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- [Summer School 2026](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summer-school-2026/) - EPG Summer School 2026 (9th edition) | “Governing the Energy Transition in a World under Pressure”
- [Summer School](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summer-school/) - Established in 2018, the EPG Summer School Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector offers graduate and post-graduate training and other educational activities
- [Invitație de participare — Servicii de proiectare (DALI)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/invitatie-de-participare-servicii-de-proiectare-dali/) - „Renovarea energetică, consolidarea și modernizarea Sălii de concerte – atelier de producție artistică din cadrul Școlii de muzică din municipiul Sighetu Marmației, județul Maramureș”
- [Podcast](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/podcast/) - Epg Talks
- [Projects](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/projects/) - The project studies the effects of increasing carbon costs including diverse accompanying mechanisms and policies for a socially just redistribution of revenues
- [A Future Beyond Natural Gas in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/a-future-beyond-natural-gas-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - The project will contribute to the development of a sustainable and resilient energy system in CEE countries, reducing the region`s reliance on natural gas and avoiding stranded assets in the process.
- [Nuclear energy scaling in Romania: policy, regulatory & incentive analysis](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/nuclear-energy-scaling-in-romania-policy-regulatory-incentive-analysis/) - This project conducts an analysis of Romania's nuclear energy ecosystem to assess the country's ambitious expansion plans, including construction of two new CANDU units at Cernavoda, refurbishment of Unit 1, and development of the first NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project in Doicești.
- [Energy transition in Romania 2024-2025: a focus on grids and storage ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-transition-in-romania-2024-2025-a-focus-on-grids-and-storage/) - The project addresses Romania's evolving energy landscape, including implementation of coal phase-out legislation, offshore wind development in the Black Sea, Contracts for Difference schemes, and the revised National Energy and Climate Plan.
- [Navigate the energy transition in Romania and SEE 2025-2026: policy response and strategic financing for electrification](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/navigate-the-energy-transition-in-romania-and-see-2025-2026-policy-response-and-strategic-financing-for-electrification/) - This project analysis Romania's energy landscape evolution during the 2025 - 2026, when policy frameworks must translate into effective delivery mechanisms amid unprecedented economic turbulence and geopolitical pressures.
- [Proposing decarbonisation solutions for Romania’s current district heating networks ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/proposing-decarbonisation-solutions-for-romanias-current-district-heating-networks/) - The trend of decreasing thermal energy consumption over the past three decades, largely attributed to the decline of industrial activity, has created challenges for district heating systems in Romania.
- [Designating Acceleration Areas (RAAs) through comprehensive spatial mapping](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/designating-acceleration-areas-raas-through-comprehensive-spatial-mapping/) - This project supports Romania in meeting its obligations under the revised Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) by developing a comprehensive methodology for designating Renewable Acceleration Areas (RAAs).
- [Integrated infrastructure planning and 2050 climate neutrality: Deriving future-proof European energy infrastructure](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/integrated-infrastructure-planning-and-2050-climate-neutrality-deriving-future-proof-european-energy-infrastructure/) - This project, led by Agora Energiewende in partnership with EPG and other European energy think tanks, aims to promote an integrated approach to energy infrastructure planning.
- [Data-Driven Roadmaps for Catalyzing Green Growth in Eastern Europe.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/data-driven-roadmaps-for-catalyzing-green-growth-in-eastern-europe/) - The European Union (EU) is committed to an ambitious green transition, targeting a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050.
- [DelHyVEHR](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/delhyvehr/) - The goal of the project is to raise awareness of the role that green public procurement can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of energy- and emission-intensive industries such as steel and cement.
- [HyLICAL](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/hylical/) - The goal of the project is to raise awareness of the role that green public procurement can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of energy- and emission-intensive industries such as steel and cement.
- [Energy transition in Romania 2023-2024: course correction and accelerating clean energy deployment](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/energy-transition-in-romania-2023-2024-course-correction-and-accelerating-clean-energy-deployment/) - The goal of the project is to raise awareness of the role that green public procurement can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of energy- and emission-intensive industries such as steel and cement.
- [Climate Governance 2025 ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/climate-governance-2025/) - Leveraging EPG’s work from previous years, this project aims to continue building momentum for better climate governance in Romania.
- [Decarbonising Industry 2025 ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonising-industry-2025/) - This project is part of EPG’s ongoing work on industrial decarbonisation, aiming to provide evidence-based solutions for industrial transformation in Romania and the CEE region.
- [Decarbonising Industry 2026](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonising-industry-2026/) - This project contributes to EPG’s ongoing work on industrial decarbonisation, aiming to deliver evidence-based solutions to support industrial transformation in Romania and the CEE region.
- [Climate Governance 2026](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/climate-governance-2026/) - Leveraging EPG’s work from previous years, this project aims to continue building momentum for better climate governance in Romania.
- [Project Mirror](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/project-mirror/) - This project aims to deliver robust, model-based analysis of decarbonisation pathways for energy-intensive industries and the heating sector in Romania, with a particular emphasis on the role of electrification.
- [Clean industry funding in the new MFF with strategic needs in SEE/CEE](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/clean-industry-funding-in-the-new-mff-with-strategic-needs-in-see-cee/) - The forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will be pivotal in determining the European Union’s capacity to translate its industrial competitiveness and climate ambitions into coherent, effective policies, while preserving regional convergence across the Union.
- [Heat-pumps for Romanian households](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/heat-pumps-for-romanian-households/) - The goal of the project is to raise awareness of the role that green public procurement can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of energy- and emission-intensive industries such as steel and cement.
- [Fostering Ambitious NECPs](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/fostering-ambitious-necps/) - National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are key strategic documents for advancing the transition to climate neutrality in EU Member States.
- [OUR-CEE (Overcoming Underperforming Renovations in Central and Eastern Europe)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/our-cee-overcoming-underperforming-renovations-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - Public buildings, which are expected to lead the way in deep renovation, have been undergoing renovation for many years in Central and Eastern Europe but a significant proportion of these renovations is not achieving appropriate energy savings.
- [RENewLand](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renewland/) - The project partners aim to ensure that sustainable and science-based approaches for the designation of acceleration areas are followed in the three CEE countries.
- [GreenHorizon ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/greenhorizon/) - The GreenHorizon project aims to foster industrial carbon management strategies and projects with net climate and socio-economic benefits in CEE.
- [REDESIGN ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/redesign/) - EUKI REDESIGN addresses the energy performance of public buildings in CEE.
- [Augustus Dickinson](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/augustus-dickinson/) - Augustus Dickinson is an Intern in the Clean Economies Department.
- [Radu Cîrligeanu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-cirligeanu/) - Radu works as a Senior Researcher in the Energy Systems Programme of EPG, focusing on the role of hydrogen in the energy mix.
- [Sabina Strîmbovschi](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sabina-strimbovschi/) - Daniela Panica works as a Researcher Energy Policy Group with a focus on energy poverty.
- [Feedback Regulatory Affairs](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/feedback-regulatory-affairs/) - Formular de feedback pentru programul EPG „Bazele activității de Regulatory Affairs în distribuția de energie electrică” Secțiunea 1: Aspecte generale Cum ați evalua, în general, experiența dumneavoastră în cadrul programului?* 1 2 3 4 5 Cât de relevant vi s-a părut conținutul programului pentru activitatea dumneavoastră profesională?* 1 2 3 4 5 Cum ați evalua
- [Marian Bordeianu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/marian-bordeianu/) - Marian Bordeianu is an Associate Researcher in Geothermal Energy and Subsurface Resources within EPG’s Clean Economy Department. strong focus on the practical development of geothermal projects in Romania.
- [Annual Reports](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/annual-reports/) - EPG’s funding comes from a variety of sources, allowing us to maintain independence of research priorities and freedom from outside influence.
- [Theodor Bratosin](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/theodor-bratosin/) - Theodor Bratosin Associate Linkedin Mail Theodor Bratosin is an Associate within the Buildings and Cities Department. He focuses on building decarbonisation and the delivery of sustainable design across the built environment, with experience in commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors. His expertise includes building physics, operational energy, and HVAC optimisation. He is currently involved in
- [Programul EPG „Bazele activității în Regulatory Affairs”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/programul-epg-bazele-activitatii-in-regulatory-affairs/) - Într-un sector energetic aflat într-un proces continuu de transformare, în care cadrul de reglementare influențează direct activitatea actorilor din domeniu, Regulatory Affairs devine o componentă esențială pentru buna funcționare a companiilor și pentru înțelegerea modului în care cerințele de reglementare se traduc în practică.
- [Research Departments](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/research-departments/) - Research Departments Clean Economy Within the Clean Economy department, EPG conducts research and engages stakeholders on the decarbonisation of industry and buildings, as well as climate policy and governance. Clean Economy projects put the spotlight on hard-to-abate emissions and key associated mitigation measures, as well as their socio-economic implications. Luminița Gabriela Horga Head of Clean
- [Daniela Panica](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/daniela-panica/) - Daniela Panica works as a Researcher Energy Policy Group with a focus on energy poverty.
- [Aura Oancea](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/aura-oancea/) - Alexandra Gătej received a bachelor’s degree in Economics at the Wharton University, USA. She also has a degree in cybernetics from the Cybernetics Department
- [Registration Summer School](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/registration-summer-school/) - EPG Summer School 2025 (8th edition) „Powering Tomorrow: Smart Policies for Energy Sustainability” 30 June – 4 July 2025 | Bucharest, Romania
- [Ana Caldare](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ana-caldare/) - Ana is a Stakeholder Adviser with extensive experience in natural gas distribution networks and a part-time intern in the Energy Systems Department.
- [Andrada Lupulescu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/andrada-lupulescu/) - Andrada Lupulescu is a researcher in the Buildings and Cities department. In terms of expertise, she is an Urban Planner, Project Manager and Researcher with eight years of experience driving European-funded initiatives (Horizon, Interreg, DUT, Erasmus+, EUI).
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- [María Vicente García](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/maria-vicente-garcia/) - María Vicente García is a Senior Associate at the Energy Policy Group, where she supports the Data Analytics team in developing decarbonisation scenarios for Romania using the LEAP energy modelling framework.
- [Ștefan Gîdea](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/stefan-gidea/) - Stefan Gidea is an intern in the Energy Systems Department at EPG. Previously, as a Blue Book Trainee at the European Commission
- [Rodica Purcel](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/rodica-purcel/) - Buildings and Cities Team Rodica Purcel Researcher Linkedin Mail Rodica Purcel is a Researcher in the Buildings and Cities department at the Energy Policy Group, where she focuses on built environment regulatory frameworks, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation strategies. Her expertise encompasses the implementation of EU regulatory frameworks and comprehensive sustainability reporting, with a specialised focus
- [Green Public Procurement](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/green-public-procurement-2/) - In this project, EPG serves as a supporting national partner, delivering project activities in Romania and, to some extent, addressing topics relevant to the Central and Eastern European industry.
- [ConsenCUS – Carbon Neutral clusters through Electricity-based innovations in Capture, Utilisation and Storage](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/consencus-carbon-neutral-clusters-through-electricity-based-innovations-in-capture-utilisation-and-storage/) - The ConsenCUS project aims to directly address the problem of CO2 emissions of important industrial sectors (such as the cement and magnesia production)...
- [Building momentum for the long-term CCS deployment in the CEE region](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/building-momentum-for-the-long-term-ccs-deployment-in-the-cee-region/) - The project addresses the “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” programme area of the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation, by focusing...
- [Decarbonising Industry 2024](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/decarbonising-industry-2024/) - This project will continue EPG’s work on industrial decarbonisation, through continued stakeholder engagement and facilitation of the stakeholder platform on decarbonizing heavy industry
- [Climate Governance 2023](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/climate-governance-2023/) - National climate laws are an important indicator of Member States’ commitment to achieving climate neutrality.
- [Green Public Procurement](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/green-public-procurement/) - This project is part of EPG’s ongoing work on industrial decarbonisation, aiming to provide evidence-based solutions for industrial transformation in Romania and the CEE region.
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- [Sabina Ghiță](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sabina-ghita/) - Clean Economy Team Sabina Ghiță Research Assistant Linkedin Mail Sabina is a Research Assistant in the Clean Economy Department, working primarily on Industrial Carbon Management. She recently graduated from a research Master’s programme in Behavioural Economics at the University of Bucharest and during her studies she gained international experience through an exchange semester at University
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- [Internships](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/internships/) - We are looking for motivated and curious individuals to join EPG’s internship programme and contribute to our work on energy and climate policy in Romania and the European Union.
- [Adela Ștefan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/adela-stefan/) - Buildings and Cities Team Adela Ștefan Intern Linkedin Mail Adela is a legal advisor with professional experience in renewable energy and is also a part-time intern in the Buildings and Cities Department at EPG. Her work engages with the intersection of energy, the built environment and regulatory frameworks, drawing on both legal and policy perspectives.
- [Bogdan Leu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/bogdan-leu/) - He also serves as the Chairman of CIGRE Next Generation Network (NGN) Romania, a technical organization that connects and supports young energy professionals. Bogdan was recognized as a Global Future Energy Leader (FEL-100) by the World Energy Council, a prestigious program that identifies and supports outstanding young professionals shaping the future of energy. He was
- [Mara Bălașa](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mara-balasa/) - Radu Răuță is a PhD candidate at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) in Romania.
- [Andrei Covatariu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/andrei-covatariu/) - Andrei is a Senior Research Associate and the founder of EPG Summer School (Director of the program between 2018-2020). He is currently pursuing a Master ...
- [Christian Egenhofer](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/christian-egenhofer/) - Christian Egenhofer is a Senior Research Fellow within the Energy, Resources and Climate Change Unit at CEPS, where he heads the Energy and Climate House (ECH).
- [Larisa Bulai](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/larisa-bulai/) - Communications Team Larisa Bulai Communications Officer Linkedin Mail Larisa is the Communications Officer, focusing on EPG publications, shaping communications across social media platforms, and assisting with event organisation. Larisa worked as an editor for a fact-checking NGO and volunteered as a communications coordinator in diverse projects regarding climate change, human rights violations, LGBTQ+ and women’s
- [Caterina Oproiu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/caterina-oproiu/) - Caterina is the Communications Officer at EPG. She handles the way EPG’s content is published for the world to see, coordinates the communications strategy and participates in the association’s event organisation.
- [Alexandru Chivu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandru-chivu/) - Energy Systems Team Alexandru Chivu Research Assistant Mail Alexandru works as a Research Assistant in the Energy Systems Department where he focuses on nuclear energy and renewable energy acceleration areas. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences – Earth
- [Ana-Maria Niculicea](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ana-maria-niculicea/) - Ana-Maria Niculicea is a Research Assistant at Energy Policy Group focusing on issues related to socio-economic impacts of climate policies.
- [Luminița Gabriela Horga](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/luminita-gabriela-horga/) - Clean Economy Luminița Gabriela Horga Head of Clean Economy Linkedin Mail Luminita Gabriela Horga is the Head of the Clean Economy Department of EPG. Luminita has cross-sectoral experience spanning strategy consulting, private equity, venture capital, and academic research. She brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the EPG team, with a strong commitment to evidence-based work and
- [Advisory Board](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/advisory-board/) - EPG has an exquisite advisory board, consisting of Romanian and international personalities of the business, academic, and diplomatic circles...
- [Christopher Lepădatu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/christopher-lepadatu/) - Christopher Lepadatu is an Associate Researcher in Industrial Decarbonisation within the Clean Economy Department of EPG.
- [Noah Murray](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/noah-murray/) - Energy Systems Team Noah Murray Research Assistant Linkedin Mail Noah Murray is a Research Assistant at the Energy Systems Department, working on power markets and district heating. He holds a Bachelors degree in Global Governance, Economics, and Legal Order at ESADE Business and Law School in Barcelona, and is interested in electricity market design and
- [Daria Sorescu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/daria-sorescu/) - Claudia Tufiși is a Financial Manager at EPG. She is responsible for financial reporting for EPG projects and supports the executive management team with budget planning.
- [Nadia Maki](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/nadia-maki/) - Energy Systems Team Nadia Maki Senior Researcher Linkedin Mail Nadia Maki is a Senior Researcher within the Energy Systems Department of EPG. She is an energy policy researcher focused on renewable energy financing, green technology and innovation and emerging economies. Before joining EPG, Nadia worked as an independent evaluator for renewable energy financing schemes for
- [Elena-Alexandra Miron](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/elena-alexandra-miron/) - Elena-Alexandra Miron Researcher Linkedin Mail Elena-Alexandra Miron is a Associate in the Clean Economy Department at the Energy Policy Group, where she specialises in the decarbonisation of buildings and strategies to address hard-to-abate emissions where her work integrates research and stakeholder engagement to tackle the socio-economic challenges of the green transition effectively. Previously, Elena worked
- [Radu Sava](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-sava/) - Radu Sava Associate Mail Architect and project manager with over 15 years of experience in design, technical coordination, and energy efficiency. As part of the “România Eficientă” programme, I coordinate energy renovation projects to nZEB standards for public education facilities, covering bid evaluation, execution monitoring, and technical compliance assurance. Previously, I managed major investments in
- [RENewLand Regional Conference](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/renewland/renewland-regional-conference-9-aprilie/) - To meet the REPowerEU Plan’s objective to diversify the EU Member States’ energy supply and implement the EU’s revised Renewable Energy Directive, Member States must install an additional 600GW of solar capacity and more than double wind capacity to at least 480GW by 2030.
- [Daniel Ciobanu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/daniel-ciobanu/) - Daniel Ciobanu Project Manager Mail Daniel Ciobanu is a Project Manager within the EPG Team, with more than 10 years of experience in finance, taxation, and administration. At a leading law firm, he has overseen accounting operations, tax compliance, and office management, combining financial expertise with strong organisational skills. His background also includes hands-on accounting
- [Alexandru Tremurici-Mavropol](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandru-tremurici-mavropol/) - Communications Team Alexandru Tremurici-Mavropol Organisational Development Manager Linkedin Mail Alex is EPG’s Organisational Development Manager, helping shape how the organisation plans, decides, and collaborates. Drawing on more than seven years in parliamentary and other international roles, he focuses on improving how people and systems work together to achieve EPG’s objectives. At EPG, he steers organisation-wide
- [Corina Lazăr](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/corina-lazar/) - Corina is one of the newest members of the EPG team and she has joined as a junior data analyst.
- [Funding](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/funding/) - EPG’s funding comes from a variety of sources, allowing us to maintain independence of research priorities and freedom from outside influence.
- [Industrial Decarbonisation Platform](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/industrial-decarbonisation-platform/) - Since 2023, EPG has convened an informal platform of representatives of Romania’s heavy industry.
- [Alexandru Ciocan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandru-ciocan/) - Energy Systems Team Alexandru Ciocan Senior Researcher Linkedin Mail Alexandru Ciocan joined the EPG team at the end of 2023 as a Senior Researcher within the Energy Systems Department. He brings nearly a decade of experience in hydrogen-based technologies, renewable energy sources, and lithium-ion batteries. Between 2012 and 2021, he held various research positions at
- [Alina Arsani](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alina-arsani/) - Alina Chiriță is a Senior Researcher at Energy Policy Group contributing to the activities of the Energy Systems Programme.
- [Ruxandra Pătrașcu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ruxandra-patrascu/) - Data Analytics Team Ruxandra Pătrașcu Researcher Mail Ruxandra Pătrașcu Maian transitioned into the energy sector, joining the Energy Policy Group (EPG), where she is currently engaged in several projects under the Data Analytics and Clean Economy departments. Her present focus lies on ETS2 and transport policy, areas where she brings a strong foundation in critical
- [Noémie Roussel](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/noemie-roussel/) - Energy Systems Team Noémie Roussel Linkedin Mail Noémie is joining EPG for the next four months as an Intern with the Energy Systems Department. Her work will primarily focus on nuclear energy, alongside contributing to the development of a roadmap for achieving Net Zero in Eastern European countries. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in European
- [Cătălin Lungu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/catalin-lungu/) - Cătălin Lungu is Associate Professor at the Technical University of Civil Engineering and visiting professor at Ecole Nationale Superieure de l’Energie...
- [Summer School 2025](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summer-school-2025/) - EPG Summer School 2025 (8th edition) | „Powering Tomorrow: Smart Policies for Energy Sustainability”
- [About us](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/about-us/) - About us - The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit independent think-tank specializing in energy and climate policy, market analytics...
- [Whole-Life Carbon](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/whole-life-carbon/) - This project tackles the issue of embodied emissions in the buildings sector, more specifically the whole-life carbon approach for emissions reductions.
- [(PIE) Decarbonising Industry 2023](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/pie-decarbonising-industry-2023/) - Description: Romania’s industry is a key contributor to the national economy, as well as a major emitter of carbon dioxide.
- [Carbon-Free Europe Member States series: Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/carbon-free-europe-member-states-series-romania/) - Romania’s industry is a key contributor to the national economy, as well as a major emitter of carbon dioxide.
- [HouseInc](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/houseinc/) - The objective of HouseInc is to apply innovative methodologies to deeply analyse interlinked dimensions of housing inequalities in the context of marginalized communities.
- [Climate Governance 2024](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/climate-governance-2024/) - Building on the analytical work done in the project ECF Climate Governance 2023, this project aims to continue on building a momentum for a national climate framework law in Romania.
- [Digital Energy Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/digital-energy-romania/) - Digital Energy Romania was launched in 2024 by EPG in partnership with the Romanian Ministry of Energy, aiming to serve as a national stakeholder platform for digital transformation in the energy sector
- [Ciprian Bogdan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ciprian-bogdan/) - Mihai Constantin works as Senior Researcher at EPG. In this position, he is contributing to the activities of the Energy Systems Programme.
- [Claudia Tufiși](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/claudia-tufisi/) - Claudia Tufiși is a Financial Manager at EPG. She is responsible for financial reporting for EPG projects and supports the executive management team with budget planning.
- [Mihai Constantin](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mihai-constantin/) - Mihai Constantin works as Senior Researcher at EPG. In this position, he is contributing to the activities of the Energy Systems Programme.
- [Costin Postoiu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/costin-postoiu/) - Costin Postoiu holds a PhD in Regional Development and a Master Degree in European Economics, both from Bucharest University of Economic Studies.
- [Mihnea Cătuți](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mihnea-catuti/) - Mihnea Cătuţi is a PhD candidate at the University of York and a visiting researcher at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), in Bruxelles...
- [Radu Dudău](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/radu-dudau/) - Radu Dudău is co-founder and director of EPG. He is Associate Professor of International Relations at Bucharest University...
- [Corina Popescu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/corina-popescu/) - Corina Popescu is a top executive with an impressive experience in the field of electricity and natural gas.
- [Armand Niculescu-Faur](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/armand-niculescu-faur/) - Clean Economy Team Linkedin Mail Armand Niculescu-Faur is a Researcher in the Clean Economy Department specialising in strategies for the decarbonisation of buildings and hard-to-abate industries. With a background in public administration, he combines policy analysis and stakeholder engagement to support effective energy transition strategies. Prior to joining EPG, Armand held advisory roles within the Prime
- [International Advisory Committee](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/international-advisory-committee/) - EPG has an exquisite advisory board, consisting of Romanian and international personalities of the business, academic, and diplomatic circles...
- [Tinne Van der Straeten](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/tinne-van-der-straeten/) - Claudia Tufiși is a Financial Manager at EPG. She is responsible for financial reporting for EPG projects and supports the executive management team with budget planning.
- [Corina Murafa](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/corina-murafa/) - Corina Murafa is a university lecturer, activist and independent consultant in climate, energy and sustainability with 12+ years of progressive experience in large non-profits, international organisations and the private sector.
- [Oana Mogoi](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/oana-mogoi/) - Oana Mogoi is a graduate of the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Faculty of Finance, Insurance and Stock Exchanges.
- [Alexandra Gătej](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandra-gatej/) - Alexandra Gătej received a bachelor’s degree in Economics at the Wharton University, USA. She also has a degree in cybernetics from the Cybernetics Department
- [Valeriu Binig](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/valeriu-binig/) - Valeriu Binig is the Strategy Principal at PPC Group.
- [Alexandra Bocșe ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandra-bocse/) - Dr Alexandra Bocșe is the Director for Institutional and International Relations in the Romanian Investment and Development Bank.
- [Partners](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/partners/) - Partners - Agora Energiewende, University of Bucharest, InfoClima, offwater.org, Tespam, Institute of Energy of South East Europe, Sandbag, The Energy Forum...
- [Lee Beck](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/lee-beck/) - Lee Beck is HIF Global’s Senior Vice President for Global Policy and Commercial Strategy. As part of HIF Global’s commercial team, she works at the intersection of project, market, commercial, and policy realities, helping to scale e-fuels as part of the climate solutions set.
- [Linda Zeilina-Cross](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/linda-zeilina-cross/) - Linda is the Founder & CEO of International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC), where she oversees its work on sustainability integration and international ESG standardisation efforts.
- [Frauke Thies](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/frauke-thies/) - Since July 2022, Frauke Thies heads Agora Think Tanks (Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry and Agora Agriculture) as Executive Director and in a dual leadership with Markus Steigenberger.
- [Gheorghe Vișan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/gheorghe-visan/) - Mr Gheorghe Vișan has been a professional in the Power industry since 1990, holding a master's degree in electrical engineering.
- [Advisory Bodies](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/advisory-bodies/) - Advisory Board & International Advisory Committee
- [Andrea Renda](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/andrea-renda/) - Andrea Renda is Director of Research at CEPS since 1 November 2023. He also leads the CEPS Unit on Global Governance, Regulation, Innovation and the Digital Economy (GRID).
- [Manon Dufour](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/manon-dufour/) - Manon is Executive Director of E3G's Brussels office. She is an expert in European climate policy and politics and manages E3G’s reputation, reach and impact in Brussels.
- [Benoît Leguet](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/benoit-leguet/) - Benoît is since its foundation in 2015 the executive director of I4CE – Institute for Climate Economics, an expert association on economics and finance whose mission is to advance action against climate change. In this capacity,
- [Julian Popov](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/julian-popov/) - Julian Popov is a Fellow of The European Climate Foundation, Chairman of the Buildings Performance Institute Europe, Good Will Ambassador for Energy and Climate
- [Daniel Duma](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/daniel-duma/) - Daniel Duma - With a background in political science (B.A. University of Bucharest), public policy (MSc Maastricht University) and economics PhD Bucharest...
- [Luiza Zăpucioiu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/luiza-zapucioiu/) - Claudia Tufiși is a Financial Manager at EPG. She is responsible for financial reporting for EPG projects and supports the executive management team with budget planning.
- [Formular de înregistrare](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/formular-de-inregistrare/) - Formular de înregistrare Digitalizarea sectorului energetic din România: catalizator al tranziției energetice Prin completarea acestui formular, vă exprimați acordul pentru prelucrarea datelor dumneavoastră cu caracter personal în conformitate cu Politica GDPR a Asociației Energy Policy Group (EPG). Datele furnizate vor fi utilizate exclusiv pentru a vă transmite informații suplimentare despre activitățile EPG și vor fi
- [Ciel Bovary](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/ciel-bovary/) - Claudia Tufiși is a Financial Manager at EPG. She is responsible for financial reporting for EPG projects and supports the executive management team with budget planning.
- [Accelerating fossil fuel phase-out in the Romanian power sector by 2030](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/accelerating-fossil-fuel-phase-out-in-the-romanian-power-sector-by-2030/) - The goal of the project is to raise awareness of the role that green public procurement can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of energy- and emission-intensive industries such as steel and cement.
- [Summer School 2024](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summer-school-2024/) - EPG Summer School 2024 (7th edition) „Europe 2040: Smart Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future”
- [EPG 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The Clean Energy Transition in Romania and the Southeast European Region](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-10-year-anniversary-a-decarbonised-future-in-romania-and-southeastern-europe/) - The Future of Energy in Romania and the Southeast European Region
- [EPG 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-10-year-anniversary-gala/) - The Future of Energy in Romania and the Southeast European Region
- [Small Modular Reactors: A Technical and Economic Assessment](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/small-modular-reactors-a-technical-and-economic-assessment/) - The project addresses the “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” programme area of the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation, by focusing...
- [Summer School 2023 - Archive](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summer-school-2023-archive/) - The sixth edition of Energy Policy Group’s summer school will be held in Bucharest between 10 and 14 July 2023, with a focus on Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector.
- [Mihai Bălan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mihai-balan/) - Mihai Balan obtained his PhD from Arts et Métiers ParisTech and University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB) with a thesis investigating the Romanian and European
- [Summer School 2023](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summerschool/) - The sixth edition of Energy Policy Group’s summer school will be held in Bucharest between 10 and 14 July 2023, with a focus on Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector.
- [Corporate Contributors](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/corporate-contributors/) - TYPE OF CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP - Premium - full access to EPG website publications / acces complet la publicațiile electronice ale EPG - email updates...
- [Events](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events_epg/) - The roadmap aims to create an enabling environment to deploy CCS projects, it increasingly focuses on ways to develop transferable knowledge and skills...
- [Newsletter](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/newsletter/) - Stay up to date with the latest news from the world of energy! Subscribe to the ENPG newsletter and receive relevant information on energy policies,
- [Denisa Diaconu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/denisa-diaconu/) - Denisa Diaconu works as a Policy Analyst and Summer School Director at Energy Policy Group. In this position, she carries out policy research on energy related
- [Aliaksei Patonia](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/aliaksei-patonia/) - Aliaksei Patonia is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) currently conducting research on the technologies...
- [Summer School 2022](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/summer-school-2022/) - Established in 2018, the EPG Summer School Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector offers graduate and post-graduate training and other educational activities
- [Tudor Gaitan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/tudor-gaitan/) - Fellowship Tudor Gaitan Spring 2022 Linkedin Mail Twitter Tudor Gaitan has a BA degree in Political Science from University of Bucharest. He is currently studying for a MSc. in Economics and Political Science at University of Milan, Italy. Tudor’s educational path allowed him to study and work in countries like Austria, Germany, Italy, the US,
- [Gabriela Dia](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/gabriela-dia/) - Gabriela is currently a financial advisor at Finergreen Romania, specializing in the field of finance with applications in renewable energy and energy transition.
- [EPG Fellowship](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/fellowship/) - Each fellow will have a mentor, to guide him/her during the EPG fellowship program.
- [EPG Fellowship Application Form](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/epg-fellowship-application-form/) - Spring 2022
- [Vlad Surdea-Hernea](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/vlad-surdea-hernea/) - Vlad Surdea-Hernea is enrolled in the Master of Public Policy programme at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, where he specializes in climate and energy
- [Video](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/video/) - Video - Radu Dudău, la EM360 Trebuie să ne hotărâm pe ce vrem să ne bazăm în tranziția noastră energetică...
- [Vasile Iuga](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/vasile-iuga/) - Vasile Iuga is a retired PwC partner. He is one of the most experienced consultants in Romania, being known for his excellent knowledge of local and...
- [Thomas Murphy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/thomas-murphy/) - Thomas Murphy is the Co-Director of Penn State’s Marcellus Center of Outreach and Research(MCOR). With 28 years of experience working with public officials...
- [Termeni și Condiții](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/termeni-si-conditii/) - Accesul/vizitarea acestui website de catre dumneavoastra se supune Termenilor si conditiilor de ultilizare, si implica acceptul explicit al dumneavoastra...
- [South East Europe Energy Transition Dialogue](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/south-east-europe-energy-transition-dialogue/) - The project seeks to advance progressive thinking and action about decarbonisation and national/regional energy transition strategies in SEE...
- [South East Europe Electricity Roadmap – SEERMAP](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/south-east-europe-electricity-roadmap-seermap/) - The SEERMAP project focuses on two crucial policy areas in the electricity sector of the West Balkan region concerning its long-term energy development...
- [Sergiu Celac](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/sergiu-celac/) - Sergiu Celac - Counselor at the State Council. Dismissed as ideologically unreliable in 1978, he worked as an editor and made a living by writing lyrics...
- [Romania’s Offshore Wind Energy Resources: Natural Potential, Regulatory Framework, and Development Prospects](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-offshore-wind-energy-resources-natural-potential-regulatory-framework-and-development-prospects/) - The purpose of the grant is to perform an exploratory investigation of the Romanian potential for offshore wind power, build capacity regarding...
- [Romania’s Energy Storage: Assessment of Potential and Regulatory Framework](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/romanias-energy-storage-assessment-of-potential-and-regulatory-framework/) - The project attempts to assess the current technical potential, regulatory framework, and estimated investment needs for commercially mature energy storage...
- [Publications Page](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/publications-page/) - The Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive and its Impact on the Romanian Energy Sector. The current version of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)...
- [Publications](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/publications/) - The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a heavily debated legislative proposal for a carbon tax on EU imports from five key sectors (aluminium...
- [Matthew Van der Beeuren](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/matthew-van-der-beeuren/) - Half Romanian and half Belgian, Matthew Van der Beeuren is currently enrolled in the Master’s degree in International Energy at Sciences Po Paris...
- [Markus Maly](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/markus-maly/) - After his diploma in chemistry in 2001 at Clausthal University of Technology, Markus Maly started as project engineer at the Clausthal Environmental Technology
- [Mark Gitenstein](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/mark-gitenstein/) - Mark Gitenstein served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 2009 and 2012. As US Ambassador to Romania, he worked to strengthen relations with Romania...
- [How to join](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/how-to-join/) - The undersigned company files this request to become a member of the EPG association, committing to refrain from any action that might cause...
- [EU Climate Action Dialogues](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/eu-climate-action-dialogues/) - The EU has agreed to become climate neutral by 2050. Achieving climate neutrality in the next 30 years is a great societal, economic and political undertaking..
- [Laurențiu Pachiu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/laurentiu-pachiu/) - Laurentiu Pachiu is a Romanian national with policy and legal expertise in the field of energy, oil and gas and natural resources. He is the Managing Partner...
- [Laura Camarut](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/laura-camarut/) - Laura Camarut is currently a Communications Officer at the Africa Division of Total, in Paris. In her current role, she is engaged in content creation...
- [Iulian Fota](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/iulian-fota/) - Dr. Iulian Fota is the director of the National Intelligence College and an associate professor at the National Intelligence Academy.
- [Green Recovery](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/green-recovery/) - This green recovery should be constructed around the purpose of decarbonisation of the energy system and of fostering the transition from carbon-intensive...
- [Georgiana Marin](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/georgiana-marin/) - Georgiana Marin is an Analyst within the EPG. Georgiana is a PhD student at the National University of Political Science and Administrative Studies...
- [Fit-for-55 package](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/fit-for-55-package/) - Our aim is to delineate Romania's priorities in the context of the Fit-for-55 package and to analyse the two key issues for decarbonisation: coal phaseout...
- [EU Calculator in the assessment of energy and climate public policy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/eu-calculator-in-the-assessment-of-energy-and-climate-public-policy/) - EU Calculator, according to its own description (www.european-calculator.eu), allows for readily accessible quantitative comparisons between scenarios...
- [Economic Recovery](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/economic-recovery/) - Report on Macroeconomic Impact of the Covid-19 crisis and suggest ways to restart the economy with an emphasis on the opportunities of the clean transition...
- [Dumitru Chisăliță](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/dumitru-chisalita/) - Dumitru Chisăliţă has extensive work experience with Romanian companies and institutions: ROMGAZ, TRANSGAZ, Ministry of Economy, Transilvania University...
- [Distributional Impacts of Carbon Pricing in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/distributional-impacts-of-carbon-pricing-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - The methodology combines a quantitative assessment of the carbon cost impact by means of a dynamic general equilibrium model, with a micro-simulation based...
- [Coal Strategy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/coal-strategy/) - The project prepared a framework for a coal phaseout strategy to enable countries to minimise costs and maximise benefits of decommissioning certain coal power
- [Andreas Goldthau](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/andreas-goldthau/) - Andreas Goldthau is the Franz Haniel Professor for Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School at the University of Erfurt. He is also Research Group Leader...
- [Alexandru Pătruți](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandru-patruti/) - Alexandru Pătruți graduated the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics from The University of Bucharest, being specialized in geological and geophysical engineering.
- [Alexandra Danu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/alexandra-danu/) - Alexandra Danu is a young renewable energy professional with a PhD in photovoltaic energy integration in the National Power System from Polytechnic University
- [South East Europe Energy Transition Dialogue_OLD](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/south-east-europe-energy-transition-dialogue_old/) - South East Europe Energy Transition Dialogue COMPLETED Topic Energy and Climate Policy Period January 2018 – June 2021 Partners Agora Energiewende Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) University of Zagreb National Observatory of Athens (NOA) / Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development (IERSD) Klimapolitika Countries Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Romania Funding The European Climate

## Events

- [Workshop HouseInc - Locuirea în România: provocări și soluții](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/workshop-houseinc-locuirea-in-romania-provocari-si-solutii/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează workshopul “Locuirea în România: provocări și soluții”, joi, 16 iulie de la ora 10.30 la Sediul EPG, str. Icoanei 93, București. Workshopul va avea un format participativ, unde vom discuta dificultățile cu care se confruntă comunitățile vulnerabile în accesul la locuințe sigure, adecvate și accesibile, inclusiv în legătură cu locuirea informală, accesul la servicii de bază,
- [EVENIMENT AMÂNAT | Redresarea industriei prin alinierea politicilor în infrastructură, energie, apărare și utilizarea strategică a achizițiilor publice](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/redresarea-industriei-prin-alinierea-politicilor-in-infrastructura-energie-aparare-si-utilizarea-strategica-a-achizitiilor-publice/) - Acest eveniment este amânat pentru perioada 21 – 25 septembrie. Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează o dezbatere, sub forma unei mese rotunde, dedicată soluțiilor de redresare a industriei prin alinierea politicilor în infrastructură, energie, apărare și utilizarea strategică a achizițiilor publice. Evenimentul își propune să creeze un cadru de dialog între factorii de decizie, industrie
- [Prahova în tranziția verde: impactul gestionării carbonului asupra dezvoltării regionale](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/prahova-in-tranzitia-verde-impactul-gestionarii-carbonului-asupra-dezvoltarii-regionale/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează evenimentul „Prahova în tranziția verde: impactul gestionării carbonului asupra dezvoltării regionale”, în cadrul proiectului GreenHorizon CEE, care va avea loc în data de 18 Iunie, în intervalul orar 14:00-17:00, la Hotel Central, Ploiești, Bulevardul Republicii nr. 1. Evenimentul va reuni reprezentanți ai autorităților locale și regionale din județul Prahova, regiune
- [Event Postponed - Unlocking Geothermal Energy Potential in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/unlocking-geothermal-energy-potential-in-romania/) - EPG and the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) are organising an event dedicated to the development of the geothermal sector in Romania, focusing on key legislative and administrative barriers, as well as mechanisms to improve access to more effective financing frameworks for projects. The discussion will go beyond conventional technologies, also covering innovative solutions such
- [Romania's Industrial and Energy Pivot: Scenarios for Green Growth and Regional Export Leadership](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/romanias-industrial-and-energy-pivot-scenarios-for-green-growth-and-regional-export-leadership/) - EPG is organising a foresight workshop focused on co-creating a data-driven, actionable roadmap for Romania's industrial and energy export sectors. The workshop is designed as a three-phased simulation grounded in UN Comtrade and Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) trade data. Participants will work in smaller groups to stress test and refine four bespoke scenarios specifically developed
- [The 6th Business Summit Go Net Zero Energy Central & Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/the-6th-business-summit-go-net-zero-energy-central-eastern-europe/) - The Go Net Zero Energy Summit brings together senior decision-makers from across the energy value chain in Central and Eastern Europe. It unites policymakers, global investors, industrial leaders, and technology companies to bridge the gap between ambitious climate mandates and regional reality. The mission of the summit is to provide a platform to forge strategic
- [Lansarea programului EPG „Bazele activității de Regulatory Affairs în distribuția de energie electrică”](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/lansarea-programului-epg-bazele-activitatii-in-regulatory-affairs/) - Energy Policy Group vă invita să ne fiți alături la evenimentul de lansare a programului „Bazele activității de Regulatory Affairs în distribuția de energie electrică”, o inițiativă derulată de EPG pentru consolidarea competențelor profesionale. Programul și evenimentul de lansare marchează un prim pas spre un demers mai amplu al asociației: constituirea unui Institut pentru Studii de
- [Boosting the EU’s Competitiveness: Perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/boosting-the-eus-competitiveness-perspectives-from-central-and-eastern-europe/) - The purpose of this webinar is to bring together policymakers, civil society and industry representatives for an informed debate on the regional impact of EU’s goal to boost its competitiveness, improve access to affordable energy and revive its industrial base. In anticipation of the publication of the Clean Industrial Deal and the European Commission’s proposal
- [From Crisis to Resilience: Addressing Energy Affordability, Decarbonisation and Competitiveness in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/from-crisis-to-resilience-addressing-energy-affordability-decarbonisation-and-competitiveness-in-romania/) - The Energy Policy Group is honoured to invite you to participate as a speaker at the webinar From Crisis to Resilience: Addressing Energy Affordability, Decarbonisation and Competitiveness in Romania, that will take place on 20 March, 11.00 – 12.30. This webinar, organised together with Clean Air Task Force (CATF), will discuss the impact of the
- [RENewLand Regional Conference: Sustainable Approaches for Designating Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/renewland-regional-conference-sustainable-approaches-for-designating-renewable-energy-acceleration-areas-in-romania-hungary-and-bulgaria/) - The RENewLand Regional Conference: Sustainable Approaches for Designating Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria will be held on Wednesday, 9 April, from 09:00 to 14:00 at the Marmorosch hotel in Bucharest, Romania. The aim of this conference is to bring together decision-makers, renewable energy experts, nature conservation specialists, and academics to discuss
- [Masă Rotundă. Investițiile în infrastructură și mobilitate – potențial motor al transformării industriale](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/masa-rotunda-investitiile-in-infrastructura-si-mobilitate-potential-motor-al-transformarii-industriale/) - Cu prilejul acestei mese rotunde, ne propunem să discutăm despre potențialul de creare a piețelor pentru produsele industriale cu emisii reduse de carbon (ciment și oțel verde) – prin introducerea în politicile de achiziții publice a criteriilor de sustenabilitate și conținut sau preferință pentru produsele fabricate în Uniunea Europeană, așa cum prevede Clean Industrial Deal.
- [Masa rotundă & Workshop privind renovarea clădirilor publice și implementarea standardelor MEPS](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/masa-rotunda-workshop-privind-renovarea-cladirilor-publice-si-implementarea-standardelor-meps/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează un eveniment care va avea loc în București, structurat în două sesiuni complementare, dedicate îmbunătățirii performanței energetice a clădirilor publice. Prima parte a evenimentului constă într-un workshop desfășurat în cadrul proiectului Overcoming Underperforming Renovations in Central and Eastern Europe (OUR-CEE), axat pe instrumente practice și exemple de bună practică pentru
- [Masa rotundă & Workshop privind renovarea clădirilor publice și implementarea standardelor MEPS - online](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/masa-rotunda-workshop-privind-renovarea-cladirilor-publice-si-implementarea-standardelor-meps-online/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează un eveniment care va avea loc în București, structurat în două sesiuni complementare, dedicate îmbunătățirii performanței energetice a clădirilor publice. Prima parte a evenimentului constă într-un workshop desfășurat în cadrul proiectului Overcoming Underperforming Renovations in Central and Eastern Europe (OUR-CEE), axat pe instrumente practice și exemple de bună practică pentru
- [Workshop privind planificarea strategică pentru renovarea clădirilor publice | Cluj-Napoca](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/workshop-privind-planificarea-strategica-pentru-renovarea-cladirilor-publice-cluj-napoca/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează un eveniment care va avea loc în Cluj-Napoca, la Golden Tulip Ana Dome Hotel, și va reuni reprezentanți ai autorităților publice și experți, cu scopul de a analiza un exemplu concret de planificare strategică a renovărilor și de a discuta potențialele modalități de valorificare a acestui tip de instrument în
- [Workshop privind planificarea strategică pentru renovarea clădirilor publice | Râmnicu Vâlcea](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/workshop-privind-planificarea-strategica-pentru-renovarea-cladirilor-publice-ramnicu-valcea/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează un eveniment care va avea loc în Râmnicu Vâlcea și va reuni reprezentanți ai autorităților publice și experți. Vom analiza împreună un exemplu concret de planificare strategică a renovărilor și potențialele modalități de valorificare a acestui tip de instrument în procesele decizionale și de implementare.
- [Regional Think Tank Convening 2025: Addressing Common Barriers and Shaping Pathways for Cooperation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/central-and-south-eastern-europe-think-tank-meeting-in-bucharest/) - We invite you to Bucharest for a regional think tank meeting! The purpose of this two-day event is to strengthen our coordination and mark the beginning of a series of recurring meetings that will foster open dialogue and build lasting cooperation across the region. Key topics for discussion in Bucharest will include: - Progress achieved so far in
- [Industrial Carbon Management in the EU – Trends, Future Directions, and Policy Needs](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/industrial-carbon-management-in-the-eu-trends-future-directions-and-policy-needs/) - The Energy Policy Group (EPG) and the European People’s Party (EPP) are pleased to invite you to a roundtable on the prospects for industrial carbon management (ICM) technologies in the EU, with insights from the recently concluded ConsenCUS Project. European Commission officials and Members of the European Parliament will join representatives from think tanks, industry
- [Climate Diplomacy in Central and Eastern Europe: Regional Dialogue in Preparation for COP30](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/climate-diplomacy-in-central-and-eastern-europe/) - A decade after the Paris Agreement, 2025 marks a defining moment in the global effort to tackle climate change. With the next cycle of NDCs (3.0) due and COP30 approaching, climate diplomacy is crucial to raising ambition and ensuring effective cooperation. For Central and Eastern Europe, this context presents both challenges and opportunities to strengthen
- [Workshop on EU Public Investment for Industry & Energy: The next Multiannual Financial Framework as a bridge to 2050](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/foresight-workshop-investment-futures-for-clean-industry/) - The workshop will bring together stakeholders from across Europe and Romania, including government officials, public authorities, and industrial leaders. Through a structured, scenario-guided foresight exercise, participants will explore investment priorities for a clean and competitive industry under contrasting 2050 futures. This high-level workshop aims to foster a common understanding and alignment around a shared investment
- [Masă Rotundă: Perspective de decarbonizare pentru termoficarea din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/masa-rotunda-perspective-de-decarbonizare-pentru-termoficarea-din-romania/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează o masa rotundă privind perspectivele de decarbonizare și modernizare ale sectorului de încălzire centralizată din România. Discuția va avea loc pe 28 octombrie a.c., între 09:30 și 13:30. Ne propunem să abordăm problemele generale ale sectorului de termoficare și vom trata în mod specific situația municipiilor Drobeta-Turnu Severin și Craiova.
- [Cum finanțăm revitalizarea industriei energo-intensive din România?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/cum-finantam-revitalizarea-industriei-energo-intensive-din-romania/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează o masa rotundă dedicată explorării soluțiilor de finanțare pentru revitalizarea industriei energo-intensive din România. Discuțiile vor avea loc în data de 27 noiembrie, în intervalul 14:30-18:00, la Hotel Radisson BLU, sala Merope, Calea Victoriei, 63-81, București. Într-un context economic complex, marcat de un deficit bugetar de aproape 10%, prețuri ridicate la energie
- [România 2030–2040: PNIESC între securitate energetică, ambiție climatică și riscul de sărăcie energetică](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/romania-2030-2040-pniesc-intre-securitate-energetica-ambitie-climatica-si-riscul-de-saracie-energetica/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) organizează pe 24 noiembrie 2025 un eveniment pe tematica România 2030–2040: PNIESC între securitate energetică, ambiție climatică și riscul de sărăcie energetică, la Hotel Radisson Blu, București, în intervalul 09:00 – 14:00. În cadrul reuniunii, experții EPG vor prezenta principalele concluzii și recomandări din proiectul EUKI Fostering Ambitious NECPs, alături de
- [Stimularea practicilor și comportamentelor energetice durabile pentru sprijinirea tranziției spre un fond de clădiri neutru climatic](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/stimularea-practicilor-si-comportamentelor-energetice-durabile-pentru-sprijinirea-tranzitiei-spre-un-fond-de-cladiri-neutru-climatic/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) alături de INCD Delta Dunării și INCD URBAN-INCERC organizează evenimentul Stimularea practicilor și comportamentelor energetice durabile pentru sprijinirea tranziției spre un fond de clădiri neutru climatic, care va avea loc în data de 5 decembrie 2025, între orele 10:30-14:00. Evenimentul se va desfășura fizic la sediul Primăriei Medgidia și va reuni
- [Overcoming barriers to cost effective, cross sectoral energy infrastructure planning](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/overcoming-barriers-to-cost-effective-cross-sectoral-energy-infrastructure-planning/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) is organising a roundtable discussion on cross-sector gas and electricity infrastructure planning in Romania and the evolving roles of TSOs and DSOs. A policy brief on the topic of Overcoming barriers to the uptake of integrated infrastructure planning in Romania will be circulated the week prior. The discussion will take place
- [Development Pathways for Romania’s Nuclear Energy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/development-pathways-for-romanias-nuclear-energy-trajectory/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG) and the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) are is organising an event on development pathways for nuclear energy in Romania, focusing on policy frameworks, demand incentives and financing mechanisms, which will take place on 28th January 2026, between 09:00 – 12:30 at Hotel Epoque, Intrarea Aurora 17C, Bucharest. The event will
- [Decarbonizarea în sectorul clădirilor: provocări și soluții](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/decarbonizarea-in-sectorul-cladirilor-provocari-si-solutii-2/) - Pe 12 decembrie, între 10:00 și 11:30, va avea loc o masă rotundă online despre provocările decarbonizării energiei utilizate în sectorul clădirilor. Evenimentul va aborda necesitatea unor planuri ambițioase de renovare pentru alinierea obiectivelor naționale la cele europene privind eficiența energetică și tranziția verde. Discuția va oferi o perspectivă asupra situației actuale, evidențiind importanța renovărilor
- [Decarbonizarea în sectorul clădirilor: provocări și soluții ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/decarbonizarea-in-sectorul-cladirilor-provocari-si-solutii/) - Vă invităm să participați la o masă rotundă online (platforma Zoom) care va avea loc pe 12 decembrie, în intervalul 10.00 – 11.30 , despre provocările decarbonizării energiei utilizate în sectorul clădirilor. Dorim să discutăm despre necesitatea dezvoltării unor planuri ambițioase de renovare, aliniind obiectivele naționale la cele europene în domeniul eficienței energetice și tranziției
- [Digitalizarea sectorului energetic din România: catalizator al tranziției energetice](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/digitalizarea-sectorului-energetic-din-romania-catalizator-al-tranzitiei-energetice/) - Evenimentul "Digitalizarea sectorului energetic din România: catalizator al tranziției energetice", organizat de Energy Policy Group în parteneriat cu Ministerul Energiei și cu sprijinul UiPath, reunește lideri și experți din sectorul energetic și cel al serviciilor digitale/IT, cu obiectivul de a discuta despre importanța digitalizării în sectorul energetic. În contextul obiectivelor privind decarbonizarea, digitalizarea poate contribui
- [Round table discussion on the biogas and biomethane potential in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/round-table-discussion-on-the-biogas-and-biomethane-potential-in-romania/) - The Committee for Industries and Services of the Chamber of Deputies together with the Embassy of Germany in Romania and the Association Energy Policy Group (EPG) are organising a round table discussion on the biogas and biomethane potential in Romania. Romania is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with its government committing to an
- [Beyond Energy Efficiency: Deep Decarbonisation of the Building Stock in CEE ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/beyond-energy-efficiency-deep-decarbonisation-of-the-building-stock-in-cee/) - Energy Policy Group (EPG), an independent think tank specialising in energy and climate policy, is pleased to invite you to the conference Beyond Energy Efficiency: Deep Decarbonisation of the Building Stock in CEE, taking place as a side event of the Bucharest Climate Change Summit (CCS). The conference is a two-part event addressing critical yet
- [Diplomația climatică globală: COP28 (EAU, 2023), COP 29 (Azerbaidjan, 2024), COP30 (Brazilia, 2025)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/diplomatia-climatica-globala-cop28-eau-2023-cop-29-azerbaidjan-2024-cop30-brazilia-2025/) - Energy Policy Group, împreună cu Institutul Diplomatic Român, are onoarea de a vă invita să participați la evenimentul "Diplomația climatică globală: COP28 (Emiratele Arabe Unite, 2023), COP29 (Azerbaidjan, 2024) și COP30 (Brazilia, 2025)", care se va desfășura în data de 23 octombrie 2024 la sediul Institutului Diplomatic Român, Bd. Primăverii nr. 17, sector 1, București,
- [Perspectivele de decarbonizare ale sectorului de încălzire centralizată din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/perspectivele-de-decarbonizare-ale-sectorului-de-incalzire-centralizata-din-romania/) - EPG are plăcerea de a vă invita să participați la webinarul privind stadiul actual al sectorului de încălzire centralizată din România și perspectivele de decarbonizare și modernizare ale acestuia, organizat pe data de 16 octombrie a.c., între orele 09:30 - 11:30. Scopul acestui eveniment este de a analiza gradul de aliniere a obiectivelor României în
- [Scenarii de Adopție a Pompelor de Căldură până în 2030 – Lansare Raport](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/scenarii-de-adoptie-a-pompelor-de-caldura-pana-in-2030-lansare-raport/) - Detalii: Din numeroase rațiuni, pompele de căldură reprezintă o tehnologie prioritară pentru politicile energetice europene și românești. Noul raport EPG, redactat de cercetătorii Radu Dudău, Radu Cîrligeanu, Corina Lazăr și Sonia Florian, analizează potențialul de a adoptare a pompelor de căldură în România Precis, studiul estimează perspectivele pompelor de căldură pentru locuințe individuale și clădiri
- [EPG 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/epg-10-year-anniversary-gala/) - Welcoming starting at 19:00, at Intercontinental Athénée Palace, Bucharest, Romania, Episcopiei Str. 1-3. Note: this event is by invitation only. For further details, please contact office@epg-thinktank.org. Register form: [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
- [EPG 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The Clean Energy Transition in Romania and the Southeast European Region](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/epg-10-year-anniversary-the-clean-energy-transition-in-romania-and-the-southeast-european-region/) - Speaker: Mr. Sebastian Burduja, the Romanian Minister of Energy, Mr. Julian Popov, member of EPG Advisory Board and former Bulgarian Minister of Environment, Ms. Carolina Novac, State Secretary of the Energy Ministry of Moldova, Mr. Matthew Baldwin, Deputy Director General, DG Energy, European Commission In the past decade, EPG has been a continuous independent promoter
- [Impactul creșterii costurilor emisiilor de carbon în UE asupra gospodăriilor din România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/impactul-cresterii-costurilor-emisiilor-de-carbon-in-ue-asupra-gospodariilor-din-romania/) - Evenimentul se va desfășura în limba română și este axat pe discutarea rezultatelor finale ale cercetării, respectiv impactul creșterii costurilor emisiilor de carbon în România pentru a atinge neutralitatea climatică în 2050. Workshopul EPG este organizat în cadrul proiectului "Distributional impact of carbon pricing in Central and Eastern Europe", finanţat de Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
- [The impact of decarbonisation policies on households in Central and Eastern Europe](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/impact-of-ets2-on-cee-households/) - Do you wonder how EU decarbonisation policies and mechanisms will financially affect people and businesses? EPG alongside its partners estimated the impact of ETS 2, or the new European Emissions Trading System, on households in Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Romania. Find out the estimated results, alongside how the upcoming Social Climate Fund could mitigate
- [CCS: Role of CCS in low carbon transition. Challenges & Opportunities for carbon storage in Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/ccs-role-of-ccs-in-low-carbon-transition-challenges-opportunities-for-carbon-storage-in-romania/) - Speaker: Radu Dudău In partnership with the Oil and Gas Employers’ Federation (FPPG) and the National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR), EPG is delighted to co-organize this event on the challenges and opportunities for CCS in Romania. EPG will present its latest study, a roadmap for advancing CCS projects in Romania, and moderate a discussion
- [TEST](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/test/) - Speaker: Radu Dudău In partnership with the Oil and Gas Employers’ Federation (FPPG) and the National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR), EPG is delighted to co-organize this event on the challenges and opportunities for CCS in Romania. EPG will present its latest study, a roadmap for advancing CCS projects in Romania, and moderate a discussion
- [CCS Roadmap – Romania](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/ccs-roadmap-romania/) - Speaker: Radu Dudău, Luciana Miu The roadmap aims to create an enabling environment to deploy CCS projects, it increasingly focuses on ways to develop transferable knowledge and skills by national stakeholders (governments, research organisations, academia, private sector) in one or more stages along the carbon capture, transport, storage and utilisation chain, and create linkages to
- [The opportunities of the Modernisation Fund for the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe. State of play and implementation issues [Bucharest Workshop on 23 January 2019]](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/the-opportunities-of-the-modernisation-fund-for-the-energy-transition-in-central-and-eastern-europe-state-of-play-and-implementation-issues-bucharest-workshop-on-23-january-2019/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău, Mihnea Cătuți The Bucharest Workshop on the Modernisation Fund was organised on the 23rd of January by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), the Energy Policy Group (EPG) and the Romanian Energy Centre (CRE). The workshop was attended by 21 participants representing energy and industrial companies, national authorities and
- [Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable. Is there ground for sustainable optimism?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/romanian-business-investment-roundtable-is-there-ground-for-sustainable-optimism/) - Speaker: EPG - Radu Dudau The Economist Romania Business & Investment Roundtable will deliver fresh, robust and action-oriented insights through an in-depth conversation with key international policymakers at this year’s hybrid gathering in Bucharest. While humanity is still fighting a difficult battle against covid-19, the recent Russian invasion in Ukraine has re-shaped the geopolitical landscape
- [Press Club - Viitorul tranziției energetice fără gaze din Rusia: cum reducem dependența de gaze](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/press-club-viitorul-tranzitiei-energetice-fara-gaze-din-rusia-cum-reducem-dependenta-de-gaze/) - Speaker: EPG - Mihnea Cătuţi, Mihai Bălan, Luciana Miu Details:• Opțiunile pentru reducerea dependentei de gazul importat• Eliminarea gazului din mixul energetic pe termen lung• Perioada în care putem face această tranziție• Instrumentele necesareAGENDA• 11.00 -11.05 – Primire invitați online• 11.05 - 11.10 - Scurta introducere a structurii evenimentului și a formatului clubului de presă.•
- [Is it necessary to revise the Romanian oil & gas legislation?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/is-it-necessary-to-revise-the-romanian-oil-gas-legislation/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău On 12 June 2014, the think-tank Energy Policy Group, in partnership with the law firm Pachiu & Associates and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), organized the roundtable discussion Is it necessary to revise the Romanian oil & gas legislation? The event hosted representatives of the Government, the National Agency for Mineral Resources (NAMR),
- [Energy policy: geopolitics, markets, regulations](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/energy-policy-geopolitics-markets-regulations/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău The energy world is at a watershed. The shale gas revolution has upset the traditionalgeopolitical and commercial power relations in the global oil market, with the U.S. now closer to the role of a “swing producer” and the OPEC rendered much less effective. Executive Course Energy Policy: Geopolitics, Markets, Regulations
- [The opportunities of the Modernisation Fund for the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe. State of play and implementation issues](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/the-opportunities-of-the-modernisation-fund-for-the-energy-transition-in-central-and-eastern-europe-state-of-play-and-implementation-issues/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău, Mihnea Cătuţi The Bucharest Workshop on the Modernisation Fund was organised on the 23rd of January by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), the Energy Policy Group (EPG) and the Romanian Energy Centre (CRE). The workshop was attended by 21 participants representing energy and industrial companies, national authorities and
- [The opportunities of the Modernisation Fund for the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe. State of play and implementation issues](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/the-opportunities-of-the-modernisation-fund-for-the-energy-transition-in-central-and-eastern-europe-state-of-play-and-implementation-issues-2/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău, Mihnea Cătuţi The Bucharest Workshop on the Modernisation Fund was organised on the 23rd of January by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), the Energy Policy Group (EPG) and the Romanian Energy Centre (CRE). The workshop was attended by 21 participants representing energy and industrial companies, national authorities and
- [Elements of an optimal fiscal regime for Romania’s offshore sector](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/elements-of-an-optimal-fiscal-regime-for-romanias-offshore-sector/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău The Energy Policy Group (EPG) organized on 21 May 2015, with the support of the Romanian Black Sea Titleholders Association (RBSTA), a roundtable on The Romanian Offshore Petroleum Fiscal Regime. Participants included representatives of relevant public institutions (the Romanian Government, the National Agency for Mineral Resources, the Romanian Parliament), representatives
- [Contextul actual și perspectivele de dezvoltare pentru captarea, stocarea și utilizarea carbonului (CCS/CCU) în România](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/contextul-actual-si-perspectivele-de-dezvoltare-pentru-captarea-stocarea-si-utilizarea-carbonului-ccs-ccu-in-romania/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău, Luciana Miu Agenda 10:00 – 10:05 Introducerea participanților 10:05 – 10:20 Prezentarea proiectului CCS4CEE Luciana Miu - EPG 10:20 – 10:30 Q&A 10:30 – 11:10 Sesiune dezbateri #1 – Rolul și potențialul CCS/CCU în România Moderator: Radu Dudău - EPG Cum va reuși România să își atingă țintele privind combaterea
- [Tranzitia energetica: provocari locale si nationale](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/tranzitia-energetica-provocari-locale-si-nationale/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău, Mihnea Cătuţi On September 8, we will bring people together at the same virtual table, people who have something meaningful to say about how the energy transition might look like in Gorj - one of the critical points on the transition map - and the entire country. We will analyse
- [On the road to greening economies](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/on-the-road-to-greening-economies/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău
- [Economia verde 2021- Trecerea la productia de energie verde. Cu ce pret?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/economia-verde-2021-trecerea-la-productia-de-energie-verde-cu-ce-pret/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău Agenda: 9:50 – 10:30 PANEL 1 • Cum arata viitorul energetic? • Ce putem face pentru ca energia verde sa devina o regula, si nu o exceptie? • De ce investitii este nevoie? Cum gestionam cresterile de pret si cum le facem fata? • Este acesta un moment bun pentru
- [Planul Național de Redresare și Reziliență – O șansă ratată sau o schimbare transformațională?](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/planul-national-de-redresare-si-rezilienta-o-sansa-ratata-sau-o-schimbare-transformationala/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău, Denisa Diaconu, Mihnea Cătuţi
- [Phasing out coal in the EU power system by 2030: A policy action plan](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/phasing-out-coal-in-the-eu-power-system-by-2030-a-policy-action-plan/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău Find out more about Agora Online Event Webinar - Phasing out coal in the EU power system by 2030: A policy action plan (agora-energiewende.de)
- [Baltic Carbon Forum](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/baltic-carbon-forum/) - Speaker: EPG – Luciana Miu Keynote Speeches Welcome Speech: Monika Ivandic, Chairperson, BASRECCS / Uppsala Universitet Timo Herberz, EC, “Restoring Sustainable Carbon Cycles.” Sara Budinis, IEA, “CCUS in Clean Energy Transitions.” Session 1: Regional and Sectoral CCUS Needs Session 2: Practices in CC(U)S Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Session 3: CO2 Storage Options, Potentials and Capacities
- [Eurosfat: "Prioritățile Societății Civile în contextul Conferinței privind Viitorul Europei"](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/eurosfat-prioritatile-societatii-civile-in-contextul-conferintei-privind-viitorul-europei/) - Speaker: EPG – Mihnea Catuţi Conferința privind Viitorul Europei își propune să le confere cetățenilor un rol mai important în conturarea politicilor și priorităților Uniunii Europene cu scopul de a îmbunătăți reziliențaUniunii Europene la crize. Europuls a organizat Forumul societății civile în data de 3 iunie 2021 sub egida Conferinței, invitând membri ai societății civile
- [COP 26 Just Transition for High Carbon Industry](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/cop-26-just-transition-for-high-carbon-industry/) - The world is moving towards a low-carbon future. COP26 is bringing parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The panel - 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 - focused on the industrial emissions and decarbonization opportunities for Eastern Europe. Countries in the
- [Fit for 55 Package – Romania si Planul UE pentru o tranzitie verde](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/fit-for-55-package-romania-si-planul-ue-pentru-o-tranzitie-verde/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudău Pachetul legislativ „PREGĂTIȚI PENTRU 55” Propuneri legislative și inițiative de politică o revizuire a sistemului UE de comercializare a certificatelor de emisii (EU ETS), inclusiv extinderea acestuia la transportul maritim, revizuirea normelor privind emisiile generate de aviație și instituirea unui sistem separat de comercializare a certificatelor de emisii pentru transportul
- [Marea Neagra in Noua Economie  ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/marea-neagra-in-noua-economie/) - Speaker: EPG – Mihnea Catuţi Având cele mai mari rezerve de gaze naturale din Europa Centrală și de Est și ocupând locul al doilea, după Olanda, în Uniunea Europeană, România are un potențial important în dezvoltarea economiei naționale și pe baza producției sale de gaze naturale. Zăcămintele de gaze naturale din Marea Neagră constituie o
- [Forumul Romania Eficienta   ](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/forumul-romania-eficienta/) - Speaker: EPG – Radu Dudau, Denisa Diaconu Ajuns la cea de-a treia ediție, Forumul România Eficientă, o conferință internațională dedicată eficienței energetice în clădiri, s-a desfășurat anul acesta sub tema: Buildings Fit for 55. Ediția 2021 a avut loc în contextul revizuirii Directivei privind Performanța Energetică a Clădirilor și al Pachetului legislativ Fit for 55,
- [CCS Workshop for journalists](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/ccs-workshop-for-journalists/) - Speaker: EPG - Radu Dudau, Luciana Miu Agenda: 16.00 – 16.10 Radu Dudău, EPG 16.10 – 16.20 Chris Bolesta, DG ENERGY 16.20 – 16.30 Keith Whiriskey, Bellona 16. 30 – 16. 45 Q&A 16.45 – 17.00 Luciana Miu, EPG 17.00 - 17.15 Sorin Cebotari, InfoClima
- [EUKI: Carbon Pricing](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/euki-carbon-pricing/) - Speaker: Radu Dudău „Distributional Impact of Carbon Pricing in Central and Eastern Europe”, project funded by the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), studies the effects of the increasing carbon costs in the EU on the economically vulnerable groups of final energy consumers. It focuses on four East-European EU member states (Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania)
- [Romanian International Gas Conference, 4th Edition](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/romanian-international-gas-conference-4th-edition/) - Speaker: EPG - Radu Dudau, Mihnea Catuti, Mihai Balan The natural gas sector between the imperatives of decarbonisation, price affordability and security of supply https://www.rigc.ro/
- [Green Recovery și surse de finanțare pentru viitorul transporturilor](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/green-recovery-si-surse-de-finantare-pentru-viitorul-transporturilor/) - Speaker: EPG – Mihnea Cătuţi, Luciana Miu Atingerea obiectivului Uniunii Europene privind neutralitatea climatică până în 2050 este strâns legată și de subiectul transporturilor care, la nivel european, sunt responsabile pentru aproximativ o treime din emisiile de CO2. Viitorul transportului este unul dintre cele mai dezbătute subiecte atât în Europa, cât și în România, discuțiile
- [ENERGIA ÎN 2022: NOUA TRANZIȚIE. ÎNCREDEREA CONSUMATORILOR ȘI PROIECTELE INDUSTRIEI](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/events/energia-in-2022-noua-tranzitie-increderea-consumatorilor-si-proiectele-industriei/) - Comunitatea CLCC – Coaliția pentru Libertatea Comerțului și a Comunicării se întâlnește în luna ianuarie, pentru o discuție despre cele mai noi proiecte ale industriei energetice. Speaker: EPG - Radu Dudau Vă așteptăm Joi, 27 Ianuarie, începând cu ora 11.00, pe Platforma ZOOM. Gazda întâlnirii, Constantin Rudnițchi – Director Executiv CLCC, îi are ca invitați speciali pe: Conf. Dr. Radu Dudău, Cofondator şi

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- [Epoque Hotel Relais & Chateaux, Bucharest](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/epoque-hotel-relais-chateaux-bucharest/)
- [Intercontinental Athénée Palace, Bucharest, Romania, Episcopiei Str. 1-3.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/intercontinental-athenee-palace-bucharest-romania-episcopiei-str-1-3/) - Intercontinental Athénée Palace, Bucharest, Romania, Episcopiei Str. 1-3.
- [Point Hub](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/point-hub/)
- [Institutul Diplomatic Român (IDR)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/institutul-diplomatic-roman-idr/)
- [Palace of Parliament](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/palace-of-parliament/)
- [UiPath](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/uipath/)
- [Online Zoom Event](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/online-zoom-event/)
- [Marmorosch Hotel, Bucharest](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/marmorosch-hotel-bucharest/)
- [Sediul EPG, Constantin Noica 159](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/sediul-epg-constantin-noica-159/)
- [TBD](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/tbd/)
- [Hotel Sofianu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/hotel-sofianu/)
- [European Parliament](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/european-parliament/)
- [Impact Hub Bucharest](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/impact-hub-bucharest/)
- [Romanian Diplomatic Institute (IDR)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/romanian-diplomatic-institute-idr/)
- [Sediul EPG](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/sediul-epg/)
- [Radisson Blu](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/radisson-blu/)
- [Primăria Medgidia, Strada Decebal 35, Medgidia](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/primaria-medgidia-strada-decebal-35-medgidia/)
- [Constantin Noica, 159, Bucharest](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/constantin-noica-159-bucharest/)
- [Intrarea Aurora 17C, Bucharest](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/intrarea-aurora-17c-bucharest/)
- [Grand Hotel Bucharest](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/grand-hotel-bucharest/)
- [EPG Headquarters](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/epg-headquarters/)
- [Hotel Central, Ploiești, Bulevardul Republicii nr. 1](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-location/hotel-central-ploiesti-bulevardul-republicii-nr-1/)

## Event Organizer

- [Host](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-organizer/host/)
- [EPG, Greenpeace](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-organizer/epg-greenpeace/)
- [co-host](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-organizer/co-host/)
- [Media Partner](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-organizer/media-partner/)

## Topic Categories

- [Energy decarbonisation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/energy-decarbonisation/)
- [Energy and resource efficiency](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/energy-and-resource-efficiency/)
- [Governance and policy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/governance-and-policy/)
- [Oil and gas](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/oil-and-gas-industry/)
- [Industry & transport decarbonisation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/industry-transport-decarbonisation/)
- [Private Event](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/private-eveny/)
- [Building decarbonisation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/building-decarbonisation/)
- [Climate diplomacy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/climate-diplomacy/)
- [Biogas](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/biogas/)
- [Renewable Energy](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/renewable-energy/)
- [Energy Efficiency in Buildings](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/energy-efficiency-in-buildings/)
- [Industrial Decarbonisation](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/industrial-decarbonisation/)
- [Buildings](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type/buildings/)

## Type Categories

- [Conference](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-2/conference/)
- [Workshop](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-2/workshop/)
- [Webinar](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-2/webinar/)
- [Round-table](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-2/round-table/)
- [Seminar](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-2/seminar/)
- [Foresight workshop](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-2/foresight-workshop/)

## Language Categories

- [English](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-3/english/)
- [Romanian](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-3/romanian/)
- [Romanian (simultaneous translation to English available)](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-3/romanian-simultaneous-translation-to-english-available/)
- [Română](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-3/romana/)

## Details Categories

- [This event will be hosted online and is free and open to the public, but registration is mandatory. Following your registration, details and instructions shall be transmitted in due time.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/o-this-event-will-be-hosted-online-and-is-free-and-open-to-the-public-but-registration-is-mandatory-following-your-registration-details-and-instructions-shall-be-transmitted-in-due-time/)
- [This event is private. For further details, please contact us.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-private-for-further-details-please-contact-us/)
- [This event is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating available, registration is mandatory.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-free-and-open-to-the-public-due-to-limited-seating-available-registration-is-mandatory/)
- [Public](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/public/)
- [Evenimentul este privat. Înregistrarea poate avea loc doar în baza invitațiilor.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/evenimentul-este-privat-inregistrarea-poate-avea-loc-doar-in-baza-invitatiilor/)
- [This event is organised together with ECF. This event is private, please do not share this link outside of your organisation.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-organised-together-with-ecf-this-event-is-private-please-do-not-share-this-link-outside-of-your-organisation/)
- [This event is organised together with European People’s Party (EPP). This event is private.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-organised-together-with-european-peoples-party-epp-this-event-is-private/)
- [This event is organised together with IDR](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-organised-together-with-idr/)
- [This event is organised by EPG. For further details, please contact us.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-organised-by-epg-for-further-details-please-contact-us/)
- [This event requires registration.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-requires-registration/)
- [This event is private. For further details, please contact the organisers](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/this-event-is-private-for-further-details-please-contact-the-organisers/)
- [Participarea la acest eveniment se face pe bază de invitație.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/participarea-la-acest-eveniment-se-face-pe-baza-de-invitatie/)
- [Participarea la acest eveniment se face pa bază de invitație și înscriere în prealabil.](https://www.epg-thinktank.org/event-type-4/participarea-la-acest-eveniment-se-face-pa-baza-de-invitatie-si-inscriere-in-prealabil/)