EU One Step Closer To 45% Renewables Target For 2030
European Parliament Votes To Increase 2030 RE Target To 45%; SPE Calls On Council To Come On Board Soon
The European Parliament has finally voted to increase the European Union’s (EU) share of renewable energy in its final energy consumption to 45% by 2030, with the energy savings targets increased to 40% of final energy consumption and 42.5% of primary energy consumption.
European Electricity New Market Design Proposal Passed
European Parliament Gives Nod To European Commission’s New Electricity Market Design Proposals; Official Adoption Post Council Of Ministers Approval
In December 2018, the European Union’s Minister Council approved 3 clean energy files that put member states on course to strive for a 32% of renewable energy share by 2030, while putting in place 32.5% energy efficiency target (see EU Sets Stage For 32% RE Target For 2030).
