As part of the Clean Industrial Deal, the Commission presented on 26 February 2025 an Affordable Energy Action Plan, which is based on 4 pillars:
- Lowering energy costs for all;
- Completing the Energy Union;
- Attracting investments and ensuring delivery;
- Being ready for potential energy crises.
The Action Plan includes 8 actions, many of which will be delivered already in 2025:
1) Making electricity bills more affordable
2) Bring down the cost of electricity supply
3) Ensure well-functioning gas markets
4) Energy efficiency - delivering energy savings
5) Complete the Energy Union
6) A tripartite contract to ensure affordable energy for Europe’s industry
7) Guarantee security of supply for price stability
8) Price crisis preparedness
Indicative calendar
• Exchange of views at ENVE meeting: 5 May 2025 / 24 June 2025
• Adoption of Draft opinion at ENVE meeting: 2-3 October 2025
• Adoption of opinion at Plenary Session: 10-11 December 2025