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EU 2040 Climate Target: Contributions of the Energy Supply Sector

1 Nov 2024

This paper explores the past contribution of the energy supply sector 1 to already achieved emission reductions as well as the contribution of the energy sector to the upcoming 2040 cli- mate target and what it takes to achieve the related emission reductions. [...] This paper explores the necessary steps in terms of the transformation of the energy supply sector towards climate neutrality, and where the sector needs to stand by 2040, with regards to both emissions and central sector elements, but also the necessary legislative framework. [...] The directive defines the overarching EU target for renewable energies and contains rules to ensure the use of renewable energies in the transport sector and in the heating and cooling sector. [...] By setting overarching tar- gets and further reducing barriers, for example in the area of approval procedures, the RED will remain a central element and driver of the expansion of renewable energies in the energy sector in the future. [...] The RED will remain a central element and driver of the expansion of renewable energies in the energy sector in the future.

Authors

Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf

Pages
57
Published in
Germany

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