Política & RegulaçãoPolítica & Regulação
The landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act agreement reached between the Council presidency and the European Parliament sets a precedent for integrating AI into the European market while protecting fundamental rights and fostering innovation. The AI Act outlines a risk-based regulatory framework, particularly imposing stringent rules on high-risk AI systems. The agreement's revised governance structure allows for EU-level enforcement and dictates a fundamental rights impact assessment for high-risk AI deployments. AI systems have been categorically defined, excluding uses in national security, military purposes, and other non-professional applications, following the OECD approach. High-risk systems now face strict EU market access requirements, with specific prohibitions on practices like manipulative or predictive policing techniques. Nevertheless, law enforcement can employ remote biometric identification with appropriate safeguards. Newly introduced are provisions for general-purpose AI systems, focusing on transparency and systemic risk management. A centralized AI Office will manage these systems, with the AI Board and an advisory forum supporting execution and providing expertise. Penalties for non-compliance are based on global annual turnover, adjusted appropriately for SMEs and startups. The agreement also aims to stimulate innovation by modifying support measures and establishing AI regulatory sandboxes. The AI Act is set to be enforced two years post-enactment, with certain provisions subject to specific timelines. This proposal, initiated in April 2021, is part of the EU's effort to harmonize AI development with fundamental rights considerations, mirroring the General Data Protection Regulation's influence on data protection.
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Empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Energy Transition: The DEESME Project
The DEESME project, under EU's Horizon 2020, aids SMEs in energy efficiency endeavours, countering technical, financial, and awareness barriers. It provides a multi-layered approach to align SMEs with EU goals, offering policy recommendations and strategies to effectively implement Article 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive.
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EU Policies for Advancing Green Hydrogen
The European Union is intensifying efforts to foster green hydrogen as a key component of its energy and climate strategy. Policies are being developed to support the production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen, aligning with the EU's broader goals of achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable economic growth.
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Stimulating Consumer Demand for Energy Efficiency Investments
The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) will soon publish its final report from an expert working group on accelerating consumer demand.
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ChatGPT and the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Union is considering a new legal framework that aims to significantly bolster regulations on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, focuses primarily on strengthening rules around data quality, transparency, human oversight and accountability.
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PROJECT MANAGER - EU PROJECT OFFICE
We are looking for a project manager for our EU Project office. EEIP is a neutral, open and global business and policy platform for the energy transition. Founded in 2011, we are serving more than 150.000 users.
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The clean energy race - EU fights back with new green industry and critical raw materials legislation
Two new EU proposals aim to set the bloc on track to meet its net-zero goals. They include the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act. The proposals are seen as key to reining in the green industry's global front.
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Marca ou quebra para a indústria da UE
O Grupo de Instituições Financeiras de Eficiência Energética (EEFIG) acaba de publicar o seu relatório final do seu grupo de trabalho sobre a indústria. É uma chamada de atenção para a necessidade de se tomarem medidas urgentes. A indústria europeia deve descarbonizar a níveis sem precedentes a um ritmo elevado.
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Publicado novo relatório da AIE sobre eficiência energética
A AIE examina todo o espectro das questões energéticas, incluindo a oferta e procura de petróleo, gás e carvão. O relatório sublinha que uma utilização mais eficiente da energia é a primeira e melhor resposta. Em 2022 a economia global utilizou a energia 2% mais eficientemente do que em 2021.
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Barreiras regulamentares para as empresas de serviços energéticos
A Rede Global ESCO conduziu uma série de entrevistas com associações parceiras a fim de mapear barreiras para as ESCOs que podem ser caracterizadas como reguladoras por natureza. As entrevistas foram abertas e exploratórias, mas estruturadas com o objectivo de facilitar uma categorização e benchmarking entre países.
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