EurActiv: Europeans test energy cooperatives to boost independence

EU officials look at Belgium as an example for cooperative energy projects, as the 28-country bloc looks to de-carbonise and gain more energy independence.

European Commission and energy experts met in Brussels last week for EU Sustainable Energy Week, as the EU’s relationship with Russia continued to look strained over Ukraine.

The EU’s conflict with its largest supplier of natural gas has brought energy dependence to the top of the bloc’s agenda. Even under normal conditions, importing fuel comes at a cost. The European Commission estimates that the EU spent €1 billion per day last year on energy imports.
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