Power to the people: How the EU’s energy transition can help fight the “greenlash” | ECFR

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Table of Contents

• What a difference five years makes 2
• Green wave to greenlash 3
• Transition to prosperity and security 4
• Economy 4
• Energy security 5
• The bright spots of the EUs energy transition 6
• The growth of the renewables sector 6
• Clean technology 9
• Strengthening international cooperation 9
• Improvements in energy efficiency 11
• The challenges ahead for the EUs energy transition 12
• The question of funding 12
• The securitisation of the EUs priorities 13
• Difficulties meeting new targets 14
• Intra-EU inequalities in an energy transition race 16
• Dependence on third countries for clean technology and CRMs 17
• Self-interested energy diplomacy from EU member states 19
• How the EU can rise to the challenge 20
• Develop communications strategies that go beyond green 20
• Invest in electricity grids and energy efficiency 21
• Accelerate decarbonisation in EU member states with highest 22
• Focus on meeting 2030 climate targets rather than tightening them 23
• Aggregate member states energy transition needs and capabilities 23
• Conclusion 24
• About the author 24
• Acknowledgments 24