public consultation on the Renewable Energy Strategy post 2020
20 January 2012
The legislative framework as regards renewable energy is laid down in the Renewable Energy Directive which sets an obligatory target of 20% renewable energy in final energy consumption as well as a 10% target in transport for 2020. Given the long-term perspective of investors it is necessary already now to look beyond that year. Against the background of the EU's ambition to move towards a reduction of 80-95% of GHG emissions in a 2050 perspective, it is clear that a further strong growth in renewables will be needed beyond the 2020 targets.
This public consultation has the aim of soliciting the view of interested parties to assess in how far the orientations of the current policy framework remain valid in the medium term - i.e. until 2030. Interested parties are requested to consider the specific questions addressed in the consultation document.
More information on this public consultation and be found on the following web-site: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewables/consultations/20120207_renewable_energy_strategy_en.htm . Please note also that contributions need to be submitted by 7 February 2012 at the latest.
