Most EU states are failing to take advantage of new opportunities to protect electricity customers from high prices. The Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany and 25 other EU states on Thursday.
By Manuel Berkel
As a result of the coalition negotiations on energy policy, the Social Democrats want to examine splitting the electricity bidding zone. However, the CDU/CSU are against a split. They agree to redefine the areas of offshore wind farms in the North Sea together with other countries.
By Manuel Berkel
Planning new electricity capacities with renewable energies has often been cheaper than with fossil fuels. Now comes the next step: In many countries, renewables even beat the costs of existing and ongoing fossil fuel power generation.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the TV debate, Friedrich Merz announces a climate money of EUR 200 per month. This sum would be realistic per year at best – and even then only if the entire CO2 revenue were used for this. However, this contradicts the CDU's election manifesto.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Andreas Jung is the spokesperson for climate and energy for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag. In an interview with Alex Veit, the deputy chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) explains what the political party bloc sees as a business-friendly climate transformation, whether efficiency and technological openness are not contradictory, and his opinion of the joint vote with the far-right AfD.
By Alex Veit
An as yet unpublished report by the International Monetary Fund for EU economics and finance ministers shows how Europe can reduce its energy prices. The IMF report is available exclusively to Table.Briefings.
By Manuel Berkel
In early November and mid-December, the price of electricity briefly rose sharply. However, this in no way jeopardized the supply of electricity, as the reserve power plants remained offline. The Federal Network Agency is investigating whether power plants were deliberately shut down to cause the price to rise.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Smart electricity meters are considered an essential prerequisite for progressing the energy transition, but implementation in Germany lags far behind. A new draft law may also delay the expansion next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Baden-Württemberg challenges the proposed split of Germany's electricity bidding zone, advocating for alternative solutions to address grid bottlenecks and market inefficiencies. A new report recommends exploring regional remuneration for renewable energies, investment in hydrogen production, and capacity mechanisms for controllable power plants before considering a zone division.
By Manuel Berkel
The CDU and CSU want to continue pursuing the energy transition but make it more cost-effective. A paper adopted by the parliamentary group's executive committee lists several proposals – but not all are realistic.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
