REPowerEU is the European Union's joint action plan to accelerate the energy transition, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and ensure more secure, sustainable, and affordable energy for all Europeans.

It was created in the context of the geopolitical situation shaped by the war between Russia and Ukraine, which highlighted the vulnerability of Europe's energy supply and the urgent need to strengthen the energy autonomy and independence of the European bloc.

What is REPowerEU?

Presented on May 18, 2022, the REPowerEU plan is the European Commission's strategic response to the energy crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine.
The document outlines concrete measures to:

• Rapidly reduce dependence on Russian gas;
• Accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources;
• Promote energy efficiency and market stability.

The Three Pillars of REPowerEU

The plan is built on three core pillars:

1. Boosting energy efficiency

Raising the EU’s energy efficiency target from 9% to 13% by 2030 through:

• More energy-efficient buildings;
• Lower-consumption equipment and transport;
• Incentives to reduce overall energy demand.

Objective: to consume less energy without compromising comfort or productivity.

2. Accelerating renewable energy

Increasing the renewable energy target from 40% to 45% by 2030, with a focus on:

• Photovoltaic solar and wind energy;
• Heat pumps and energy storage;
• Simplifying licensing processes and enhancing integration into the power grids.

Additional target: to install solar panels on all public and commercial buildings by 2027 and on new housing by 2029.

3. Diversifying energy supply

Reducing dependence on Russia through:

• Joint purchases of gas, LNG, and hydrogen;
• Partnerships with alternative suppliers (such as Norway, Algeria, Qatar, and the USA);
• Investment in new transport and energy interconnection infrastructures.

Total investment: approximately €10 billion in gas connections, with 95% of funds allocated to the clean energy transition.

Financing and complementary measures

The European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) will be the main source of funding for REPowerEU.
Member States can include energy-focused chapters in their national RRFs, with investments directed towards renewables, efficiency, and smart grids.

Key additional measures include:

• Support for households and businesses facing rising energy prices;
• Structural reforms for a more transparent and stable energy market;
• Promotion of green hydrogen as a key vector for industrial decarbonization.
• A future without Russian gas

The plan sets an ambitious target:
To completely eliminate imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, with an immediate reduction of one-third already in 2022, before the winter.

With REPowerEU, Europe takes a decisive step to strengthen its energy sovereignty, protect consumers, and accelerate the climate transition.