Renewable energy: Options for scrutiny

The UK faces one of the biggest challenges on renewables in Europe. The EU's proposed target is for the UK to achieve 15 per cent of its energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020; the current figures is just 1.4. per cent (ranking 25th out of 27 Member States.

Part 1 of this report provides the background, setting out what is meant by renewable energy, and the technology and types of energy consumption they support; part 2 explores progress to date, and the various barriers to further expansion of renewable energy in the UK; part 3 sets out the policy landscape, describing the main public bodies responsible for policy, and the most important programmes and policy instruments.

ESO: Background information: EU proposes sweeping climate change fight / EU outlines ambitious emissions goals http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-proposes-sweeping-climate-change-fight-eu-outlines-ambitious-emissions-goals/

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