The European Commission wants cheaper energy bills through cuts to taxes and fees on electricity invoices and by incentivising self-consumption, in addition to making it easier to switch suppliers. “We will allow consumers to reduce their bills by making it easier to have more choice, switch suppliers, and have energy contracts that are more...”
Lower taxes, more self-consumption. Brussels' recipe to ease electricity bills
Tuesday, 10 March 2026RSS

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Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.







