The European Commission will encourage remote working and public transport subsidies to cut fossil fuel use, as countries grapple with the energy price shock from the war in the Middle East.
The Commission will present member states with a string of measures next week to reduce demand, improve energy efficiency and help move to clean power, according to a document seen by the FT. The steps are intended to offer “immediate relief” on high energy prices.
The recommendations are based on measures implemented during the previous energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They are part of efforts to cut reliance on fossil fuels and encourage green energy use.