The Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers consists of a set of general principles and requirements that should be followed by employers and/or funders when appointing or recruiting researchers. These principles and requirements should ensure observance of values such as transparency of the recruitment process and equal treatment of all applicants, in particular with regard to the development of an attractive, open and sustainable European labour market for researchers, and are complementary to those outlined in the European Charter for Researchers. Institutions and employers adhering to the Code of Conduct will openly demonstrate their commitment to act in a responsible and respectable way and to provide fair framework conditions to researchers, with a clear intention to contribute to the advancement of the European Research Area.
EU Commission has published its plan about this initiative.
This initiative was planned under the Circular Economy Action Plan 2020 and is in line with European Green Deal objectives on efficient use of resources.
It aims to ensure that:
- mobile phones and tablets are designed to be energy efficient and durable
- consumers can easily repair, upgrade and maintain them
- it is possible to reuse and recycle the devices.
Public consultation on this draft regulation is planned for 2nd quarter 2021, and adoption is planned for 2nd quarter of 2022
Source Link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12797-Designing-mobile-phones-and-tablets-to-be-sustainable-ecodesign
New lightbulb rules will enable household energy savings and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
As of 1 September 2018 new energy intensive and inefficient halogen lightbulbs are no longer sold across the European Union.
Commission decides not to extend trade defence measures on solar panels from China
After having been in place for almost five years, the EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on solar panels from China expired at midnight on Monday 3rd September.
Horizon 2020 energy efficiency call for proposals - deadline extended
The deadline for the Horizon 2020 call for proposals on energy efficiency has been extended to September 13.
Commission welcomes WTO ruling confirming lawfulness of core principles of the EU third energy package
The World Trade Organisation rejected most of Russia's claims concerning the alleged incompatibility of the EU's energy policy measures with the multilateral trade rules.
Study on Ocean Energy shows Europe is spearheading the world’s ocean energy technology
A recent Commission study on funding Ocean Energy has highlighted that Europe has spent €3 billion on ocean energy over the last decade, and has today a strong pipeline of projects for a total capacity of 1 GW. Although most of the funding for research and development has come from the private sector, the report also underlines the importance of public funding as leverage for private capital and finance research.
State aid: Commission approves three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark
Updated Blocking Statute in support of Iran nuclear deal enters into force
Upcoming events
20 - 21 September 2018
10th Citizens' Energy Forum
The 2018 meeting will focus on the role of consumers on the energy market in the context of the measures proposed by the Clean Energy for all Europeans package and the recently adopted New Deal for Consumers package.
28 September 2018
Webinar: Financing Energy Efficiency, The Investors' Perspective
The European Commission, in partnership with the UN Environment Finance Initiative, is organising a webinar to discuss the Investor’s Perspective in Financing Energy Efficiency on Friday 28 September 2018, from 11.00 to 13.00 Central European Summer Time.
3 October 2018
Register now: Launch of the Energy Investment Risk Assessment publication - #EIRA2018
The International Energy Charter is hosting a launch event for this flagship publication, aimed at helping governments improve investment conditions for foreign investors in the energy sector. The event, on 3 October 2018 in Brussels, will open with a keynote speech from the European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič.
5 October 2018
Horizon 2020 Energy info day
The Horizon 2020 Energy info day will present the upcoming funding opportunities offered by the EU's Horizon 2020 Programme.
16 - 17 October 2018
31st Madrid Forum
The Madrid Forum was set up to discuss issues regarding the creation of the internal gas market.
Find out more about upcoming events here
Latest studies
New comparable household prices for electricity / gas
See all studies published by DG Energy here
Public consultations
1 August 2018
Public consultation on the strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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€200 million EU funding available for cross-border energy infrastructure
The Commission has opened a call for proposals (until 26 April) for energy infrastructure projects – with €200 million of funding available under the first tranche of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy in 2018.
Energy Union: Synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity network with the European system will strengthen solidarity and regional security of supply
Leaders of the Baltic countries and Poland met President Juncker to reaffirm their strong commitment to synchronising the Baltic electricity grid with the continental European System by 2025.
New energy market reports show surge in wind energy
The quarterly reports on the EU's gas & electricity markets show that in December 2017 a new record was set for the amount of energy generated from wind in Europe.
Nuclear and radiation technology helping society and health
The Commission hosted a conference on the uses of nuclear and radiation technology in medicine and research.
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy opens headquarters in Brussels
The ceremony highlighted the central role cities play in meeting the objectives agreed in the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Other news
Energy consumption and use by households (Eurostat)
Focus on Luxembourg: the Energy Union tour
Roundtable underlines the role of energy storage in the clean energy transition
Focus on Bulgaria: the Energy Union tour
Video highlights
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at High-Level Conference on Financing Sustainable Growth
Watch Commissioner Arias Cañete’s speech on sustainable finance and climate from the conference.
Exchange of views on the latest developments regarding Russian gas supplies to the Ukraine
Watch the speech by Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič.
Videos from Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum now available
See videos from all 23 sessions of the Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum.
Upcoming events
10 - 11 April 2018
The role of low carbon fuels in decarbonising transport: the emerging consensus from international initiatives
25 April 2018
EU Refining Forum
22 - 24 May 2018
Ninth Clean Energy Ministerial and Third Mission Innovation Ministerial
24 - 25 May 2018
Energy Infrastructure Forum 2018
30 - 31 May 2018
Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence
4 - 8 June 2018
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2018
4 - 5 June 2018
13th European Nuclear Energy Forum
Find out more about upcoming events here
Public consultations
13 February - 7 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, televisions, computers and lamps
2 March - 24 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption
12 March - 4 June 2018
Evaluation of the EU framework for taxation of energy products and electricity
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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This Code of Conduct sets out the basic principles to be followed by all parties involved in
Uninterruptible Power Systems, operating in the European Community in respect of energy
efficient equipment.
Dear Colleague,
I would like to bring to your attention the Call for Papers for the
7th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL'13)
Coimbra, Portugal 11-13 September 2013
The conference is organised by the University of Coimbra with the technical and scientific support of the European Commission JRC.
The EEDAL conference is a well established and recognised international conference now in its seventh edition. In particular the conference aims to attract policy makers, and experts from different countries and regions around the globe to foster the international dialogue.
The EEDAL conference brings together all the key players in the residential building sector, including appliances, HVAC and lighting manufacturers, residential energy efficiency experts and academia, utilities and ESCOs, consumer organisations, retailers and policy makers, with a view to exchange information on latest developments in energy efficiency and sustainable energy solutions. In particular, EEDAL aims at promoting international research, dialogues and harmonisation initiative to foster energy efficiency in the residential sector.
The wide scope of topics covered during the EEDAL conference includes: consumer behaviour and lifestyles, markets and technologies, focus on developing countries, strategies for increasing efficiency, standards and labels, measurement methods, public procurement, market transformation programmes, end-use metering, demand response, smart meters, smart homes and smart appliance, energy services, energy programme evaluation, residential appliances, HVAC, consumer electronics, ICT, residential lighting, home automation and metering, on-site (residential) power generation.
I would like to invite you to submit abstract(s) for the EEDAL conference, the deadline to submit abstracts is on 23 November 2012.
More information is available in the attached Call for Papers or visit www.eedal-2013.eu
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards
Paolo Bertoldi
Paolo Bertoldi
European Commission JRC
Tel. +39 0332 78 9299 (secretary +39 0332 78 9733)
Fax. +39 0332 78 5869
EMAIL: paolo.bertoldi@ec.europa.eu
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to bring to your attention that the Call for Papers for the Seventh International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL'13) Coimbra 11-13 September 2013 will close on 23 November 2012, please consider submitting your abstract ASAP.
The conference is organised by the University of Coimbra with the technical and scientific support of the European Commission JRC.
The EEDAL conference is a well established and recognised international conference now in its seventh edition. In particular the conference aims to attract policy makers, and experts from different countries and regions around the globe to foster the international dialogue. The EEDAL conference brings together all the key players in the residential building sector, including appliances, HVAC and lighting manufacturers, residential energy efficiency experts and academia, utilities and ESCOs, consumer organisations, retailers and policy makers, with a view to exchange information on latest developments in energy efficiency and sustainable energy solutions. In particular, EEDAL aims at promoting international research, dialogues and harmonisation initiative to foster energy efficiency in the residential sector.
The wide scope of topics covered during the EEDAL conference includes: consumer behaviour and lifestyles, markets and technologies, focus on developing countries, strategies for increasing efficiency, standards and labels, measurement methods, public procurement, market transformation programmes, end-use metering, demand response, smart meters, smart homes and smart appliance, energy services, energy programme evaluation, residential appliances, HVAC, consumer electronics, ICT, residential lighting, home automation and metering, on-site (residential) power generation.
I would like to invite you to submit abstract(s) for the EEDAL conference, the deadline to submit abstracts is on 23 November 2012.
More information is available at www.eedal-2013.eu
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards
Paolo Bertoldi
European Commission JRC
Tel. +39 0332 78 9299 (secretary +39 0332 78 9733)
Fax. +39 0332 78 5869
EMAIL: paolo.bertoldi@ec.europa.eu
URL: http://iet.jrc.ec.europa.eu/energyefficiency/
This Code of Conduct has been prepared by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, following the discussions of the working group composed by independent experts, Member States representatives and representatives of industry.
- EU Code of conduct Meeting on Data Centers. This meeting is being held in conjunction with the Data Center Dynamics conference.
- EU Code of Conduct, Data Center Metric Working Group and Best Practices Working Group Meetings.
- It was proposed to extend the power level to 250 W and to harmonize with ENERGY STAR v2 . A special spec was recommended for mobile chargers less than 8 W. Link to meeting notes and presentations
This Code of Conduct has been prepared by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, following the discussions of the working group composed by independent experts, Member States representatives and representatives of industry.
| European Commission Code of Conduct Description: EU Code of Conduct | |
| Notes: The European Commission negotiates voluntary agreements with individual consumer electronic manufacturers and EU trade associations to reduce the stand-by losses and increase the efficiency of external power supplies, digital TV services, and broadband equipment. | |
| Start Year / Status |  |
|---|---|
| 2007-07-17 |
|
| European Commission Code of Conduct Description: EU Code of Conduct | |
| Notes: The European Commission negotiates voluntary agreements with individual consumer electronic manufacturers and EU trade associations to reduce the stand-by losses and increase the efficiency of external power supplies, digital TV services, and broadband equipment. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 active |
|
| External Power Supplies V2 - Start year: : 2007 Description: External Power Supplies (version 2) | |
| Notes: Code of Conduct for External Power Supplies details efficiency requirements for AC-DC single output external power supplies up to 150W. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
| (n/a) |
|
| External Power Supplies V3 - Start year: : 2009 Description: External Power Supplies (version 3) | |
| Notes: Code of Conduct for External Power Supplies details efficiency requirements for AC-DC single output external power supplies up to 250W (except mobile phone PS<=8W) In 2011, No-load power goes to 0.15W for up to 6W. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE EC CODE OF CONDUCT IS CONSIDERING CHANGING THE ACTIVE MODE AVERAGE EFFICIENCIES TO ALIGN WITH THE ENERGY STAR Exernal Power Supplies V3.0 SPECIFICATION. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
| (n/a) |
|
| External Power Supplies for Mobile Phone Applicati - Start year: : 2009 Description: External Power Supplies (mobile phones) | |
| Notes: For mobile phone applications <=8W (from 2009 until 12/31/10) | |
| Start Year / Status | |
| 2009-01-01 active |
|
| External Power Supplies V4 - Start year: : 2009 Description: External Power Supplies (version 4) | |
| Notes: Code of Conduct for External Power Supplies details efficiency requirements for AC-DC single output external power supplies up to 250W (except mobile phone PS<=8W) In 2011, No-load power goes to 0.15W for up to 6W. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE EC CODE OF CONDUCT IS CONSIDERING CHANGING THE ACTIVE MODE AVERAGE EFFICIENCIES TO ALIGN WITH THE ENERGY STAR EPS V4.0 SPECIFICATION.. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
| (n/a) |
|
| External Power Supplies V5 - Start year: : 2013 Description: External Power Supplies (Version 5) | |
| Notes: Code of Conduct for External Power Supplies details efficiency requirements for AC-DC single output external power supplies up to 250W (except mobile phone PS<=8W) In 2011, No-load power goes to 0.15W for up to 6W. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE EC CODE OF CONDUCT IS CONSIDERING CHANGING THE ACTIVE MODE AVERAGE EFFICIENCIES TO ALIGN WITH THE ENERGY STAR External Power Supplies V5.0 SPECIFICATION.. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
| (n/a) |
|
| External Power Supplies V2 - Start year: : 2007 Description: External Power Supplies (version 2) | |
| Notes: Code of Conduct for External Power Supplies details efficiency requirements for AC-DC single output external power supplies up to 150W. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 active |
|
| External Power Supplies V3 - Start year: : 2009 Description: External Power Supplies (version 3) | |
| Notes: Code of Conduct for External Power Supplies details efficiency requirements for AC-DC single output external power supplies up to 250W (except mobile phone PS<=8W) In 2011, No-load power goes to 0.15W for up to 6W. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE EC CODE OF CONDUCT IS CONSIDERING CHANGING THE ACTIVE MODE AVERAGE EFFICIENCIES TO ALIGN WITH THE ENERGY STAR Exernal Power Supplies V3.0 SPECIFICATION. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
|---|---|
| 2009-01-01 proposed |
|
| Data Centre Code of Conduct - Start year: : 2008 Description: The European Code of Conduct for Data Centres programme is a voluntary initiative managed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission's in-house science service. The code addresses primarily data centre owners and operators, and secondly the chain and service providers | |
| Notes: The Data Centres Code of Conduct has been created in response to increasing energy consumption in data centres and the need to reduce the related environmental, economic and energy supply impacts. | |
| Start Year / Status | |
|---|---|
| (n/a) active |
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