WindEurope welcomes REPowerEU Action Plan

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The European Commission has presented a new package of measures to help the EU wean itself off Russian fossil fuels well before 2030. The “REPowerEU Action Plan” spells out that renewables are at the core of Europe’s energy security. And crucially it tackles the permitting bottlenecks that are holding back the expansion of wind and solar. A new law will enshrine the principle that renewables are presumed to be in the “overriding public interest”. And they’ve explained in detailed recommendation and guidance documents how Governments can simplify their permitting processes.

Just two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU Commission mapped out a new EU energy policy, “REPowerEU”. No more Russian energy imports as soon as possible. Now the Commission... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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