New Energy Policy for EU01/04/07 / cata_european-union-news

The Commission proposes a comprehensive package of measures to establish a new Energy Policy for Europe to combat climate change and boost the EU's energy security and competitiveness. The package proposed by the Commission seeks to provide solutions to these challenges based on three central pillars: (1) The aim is to give real choice for EU energy users, whether citizens or businesses, and to trigger the huge investments needed in energy. (2) The Commission proposes to maintain the EU's position as a world leader in renewable energy by proposing a binding target of 20% of its overall energy mix to be sourced from renewable energy by 2020. (3) The Commission reiterates the objective of saving 20% of total primary energy consumption by 2020. The Commission will seek endorsement of the energy and climate change proposals during the Spring European Council and will come forward with proposals of legislation.