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Giles Dickson: European Parliament Vote "Major Boost to Clean Energy in Europe"
Image: WindEuropeOfficial Press Release WindEurope:
European Parliament gives final green light to new EU 32% renewable energy target
The European Parliament today gave its final approval for a binding EU-wide renewable energy target of 32% for 2030. The Parliament cast its final vote of adoption on the Renewable Energy Directive and Governance Regulation, two key parts of Europe’s Clean Energy Package that sets the EU legal framework for renewables up to 2030.
Today was the Parliament’s final vote on a political deal that was reached back in June. Ministers from the 28 Member States will now give the rubber stamp. Then the Directive and the Regulation will become law. 32% of Europe’s final energy consumption will need to come from renewables by 2030. There will also be three interim targets to ensure European countries progress towards the 2030 goal. National governments now need to... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope
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