Europe's Energy Transition Post-Ukraine Invasion

What was a key part of Russia's plan that backfired when it invaded Ukraine in 2022?

• Cyber attacks

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Energy blackmail

• Military expansion

What percentage of its total gas did the EU get from Russia in 2021?

• 50%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What was one of the actions included in the IEA's 10-point plan to reduce Europe's dependency on Russian gas?

• Increase coal imports

• Close nuclear plants

• Build more solar panels and wind turbines

• Reduce energy consumption

Which country did the EU increase its gas imports from as part of its strategy to replace Russian fossil fuels?

• Brazil

• Saudi Arabia

• Norway

• China

Which energy source saw the biggest growth in Europe in 2022?

• Natural gas

• Wind and solar

• Nuclear

• Coal

What was the EU's renewable energy target for 2030 after it was raised?

• 50%

• 35%

• 40%

• 45%

What was the unsung winner of the energy crisis in Europe?

• Solar panels

• Electric cars

• Wind turbines

• Heat pumps

In which country did the heat pump market grow faster than anywhere else in Europe?

• Italy

• Poland

• Germany

• France

What was a major factor that unexpectedly helped reduce energy demand in Europe during the winter of 2022?

• Government subsidies

• Increased coal usage

• Mild winter temperatures

• New nuclear plants

What was one of the concerns regarding Europe's reliance on LNG post-invasion?

• Lack of infrastructure

• Long-term contracts

• Environmental impact

• High production costs