Brussels puts 30% energy savings target on the table for 2030

(EurActiv, 24 Jul 2014) The European Commission on Wednesday (23 July) proposed reducing the bloc's energy use by 30% by 2030, leaving it up to EU heads of states to decide whether or not to endorse the target at a forthcoming summit in October.

The EU executive has been considering new targets to replace the EU's existing 2020 goals to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases, ramp up renewable energies and increase energy savings.

“I’m happy that the Commission unanimously agreed on a proposal for a 30% higher efficiency target,” said Günther Oettinger, the EU Commissioner responsible for energy policy.

The European Commission called the target "achievable" yet "ambitious", arguing in its communication that it “strikes the right balance between benefits and costs”.

See also:

eceee publishes discussion paper on binding targets for sustainable energy demand

eceee response on consultation on the 2020 progress and a 2030 energy efficiency policy framework

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