According to a European Environment Agency briefing released on 2 July 2026, renewable electricity helped lower energy costs for the European Union in 2026. The report states that global gas price spikes added €13 billion to EU costs by mid‑April, while renewable sources saved €29 billion. It notes that 85 % of gas and 97 % of oil products consumed in the EU in 2024 were imported, exposing the bloc to supply shocks that affect competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The briefing argues that increasing wind and solar generation could reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and limit a potential 125 % rise in wholesale prices by 2030. It also cautions that renewables alone will not secure price gains without improvements in grids, storage, demand response and electrification.
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Summary adapted from EEA materials available at https://www.eea.europa.eu
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