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Revised EU rules for the energy consumption of electrical appliances in standby, off mode, and networked standby will apply from 9 May 2025.

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.

In Europe, we need to take these lessons on board. We need to work together, to build a strong and sustainable European Energy Union, with deeper integration, stronger interconnections, and shared investments.

Gas storage covers around 35% of the EU gas demand during winter times, and low gas storage levels ahead of winter can have severe consequences on energy security and energy prices.

In the second half of 2024, household gas prices in the EU rose for the first time after they had abated following the 2022 energy crisis.

In the second half of 2024, average electricity prices for households in the EU remained largely stable, with a slight decrease to €28.72 per 100 kWh from €28.89 in the first half of 2024.

The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union.

Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 the EU has worked hard to stop all import of Russian energy.

The European Commission has announced the allocation of €52 million in funding support through the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM).