European electricity prices are set through a merit‑order system, where power plants are dispatched from the lowest to the highest marginal cost. Renewables such as wind and solar usually come first because their variablecost is close to zero. Nuclear and coal follow, while gas‑fired plants are typically last, as they are the most expensive to operate.
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Executive Board
FECER is composed of a President, a General secretary, a Treasurer and Vice-Presidents. They are elected for a three-year renewable mandate.
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FECER asks for clarification of the H2 European strategy
Hydrogen (H2) is at the heart of the European Commission’s strategy to decarbonize the energy system in order to achieve the climate neutrality in 2050.
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Energy Crisis : A Threat to European Industry
Executive Summary
The ongoing energy crisis, characterized by persistently high gas and electricity prices, is undermining the competitiveness of European industry. Energy‑intensive sectors—particularly the chemical industry—are facing increasing difficulties in competing with regions that benefit from abundant and affordable domestic energy resources. Without decisive action, Europe risks accelerated deindustrialization, job losses, and a lasting erosion of its industrial base.
Read moreL’énergie, c’est l’Europe
Si je vous dis « L’énergie, c’est l’Europe », vous pensez à la Communauté Européenne du Charbon et de l’Acier ?
Aux manifs antinucléaires ?
A la fermeture de la centrale nucléaire de Fessenheim ?
Aux éoliennes et aux panneaux solaires importés de Chine ?
Aux gaz verts produits localement ?
Au conflit russo-ukrainien ?
A notre indépendance stratégique et industrielle ?
Au dérèglement climatique ?
A la pollution atmosphérique ou à la neutralité carbone ?
Aux immenses enjeux géostratégiques mondiaux ?
A votre facture d’électricité et de gaz ?
FECER supports controllable means of electricity generation
FECER (Fédération Européenne des Cadres de l’Énergie et de la Recherche) held its annual general meeting in Madrid at the invitation of the Spanish trade union CCP – Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales. Spanish energy policy and last spring’s blackout in Spain and Portugal were the main topics of discussion.
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FECER is composed of a President, a General secretary, a Treasurer and Vice-Presidents. They are elected for a three-year renewable mandate.
