Energy and climate goals for 2030

On 24 October 2014 the European Council approved the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, proposed by the European Commission.

by Lisa Bettoni

The objectives to be met by 2030:

  • a binding EU target of at least 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 1990;
  • a binding target of at least 27% of renewable energy used at EU level;
  • an energy efficiency increase of at least 27%, to be reviewed by 2020 having in mind an EU level of 30% for 2030;
  • the completion of the internal energy market by reaching an electricity interconnection target of 15% between Members States and pushing forward important infrastructure projects.

Such an agreed EU policy framework on greenhouse gas emissions, renewables and energy efficiency should provide the necessary stability and predictability for its economic operators and confirm the EU’s role globally.

The European Council also recalled its goal to build an Energy Union aiming at affordable, secure and sustainable energy.

For further details, please visit the external pageEuropean Commission website.

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