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GWEC and WindEurope issue a joint statement to counter the IEA's 10-point-plan
Official Press Release GWEC / WindEurope:
Joint statement on the IEA’s ten-point plan to reduce the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and WindEurope, are today jointly responding to the IEA’s 10-point Plan to Reduce the European Union’s Reliance on Russian Natural Gas. The report comes at a time of heightened concern over the security and resilience of national and regional energy systems.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tragedy that has initiated a humanitarian crisis. The thoughts of everyone at WindEurope and GWEC are with the people of Ukraine at this time. The situation has highlighted Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels – 45% of gas consumed in the region is imported from Russia. Investment in wind and renewables offers energy independence and reliability. We support the call in the IEA’ s 10-Point Plan for a concerted... ... More: Official Press Release GWEC / WindEurope
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