Cidades pelo Clima participates in debate on policies for energy sustainability
Maria João Rodrigues, Executive Coordinator of Cidades pelo Clima, participated in the roundtable “European, National and Local Policy: Synergies and Challenges for Energy Sustainability”, held this Thursday, April 11, at the Autónoma Academy Auditorium in Lisbon. Paulo Ferrão, Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, President of IN+ – Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, board […]
ERSE launches new service “Vamos Simular Consigo” to empower energy consumers
ERSE – the Portuguese Energy Services Regulatory Authority – has launched the new service “Vamos Simular Consigo” (“Let’s Simulate with You”), an initiative aimed at empowering consumers to use the energy price simulator. The goal is to support citizens in finding the best electricity and natural gas supply deals, promoting more informed and conscious choices. […]
Guide to understanding your electricity bill
In the “2024 Energy Literacy Study,” ERSE outlines a portrait of Portuguese consumers’ perceptions, knowledge, and behaviors regarding energy. The study reveals that only 18% of respondents demonstrate a high level of energy literacy, while most have only basic knowledge and tend to confuse key concepts such as contracted power, consumption, and billing. In this […]
Portugal leads energy poverty rankings in the European Union
In 2023, Portugal recorded the highest percentage of energy poverty among the European Union (EU) Member States, reaching 20.8%, a figure similar to that of Spain. Energy poverty refers to the difficulty individuals or families face in accessing essential energy services such as heating, cooling, lighting, and electricity. Unfortunately, in Portugal, this reality affects thousands […]
Regulatory Atlas of the Electricity Sector 2025: innovation and sustainability in the energy transition
The Regulatory Atlas of the Electricity Sector 2025 is a publication by the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) that provides a comprehensive analysis of the Portuguese electricity sector over the past five years, placing it within an international context. This document outlines the regulatory activities carried out by ERSE, the challenges faced during this period, […]
World Energy Efficiency Day: raising awareness for a sustainable future
World Energy Efficiency Day is observed on March 5, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of using energy more efficiently, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices. This date was established during the First International Conference on Energy Efficiency, held in Austria in 1998, where experts discussed strategies to optimize energy consumption and reduce the […]
WISE organizes an online event on energy poverty, women, and the right to energy
On March 5, Women in Solidarity for Energy (WISE) will host the largest multilingual online event ever held in Europe on energy poverty, women, and the right to energy—the Pan-European Conference, under the theme: “Translating Women’s Right to Energy Across Europe.” This event marks the conclusion of the “28 Days of Language Solidarity” campaign, launched […]
Applications are now open for support in the establishment and initial operation of Energy Space service desks
Notice No. 1/2025 from the Environmental Fund, implemented by ADENE – Agência para a Energia, launches a call to support promoting entities in establishing and operating Espaço Energia (EE) service desks as part of the Energy Spaces Network. This initiative aims to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in alignment with national and European strategies. […]
Innovation in Energy: the role of the consumer and energy communities – Podcast with Paulo Ferrão
In the latest episode of the “ADN da Energia” podcast by Observador, Paulo Ferrão explores the transformation of this sector and how consumers are becoming key players in the energy transition. This revolution, driven by technological and regulatory innovations, promotes the democratization of energy, allowing individuals and communities to produce, consume, store, and share electricity […]
