Brussels sets out target on emissions as ‘time runs out’

The European Commission proposed on 10 January 2007 a comprehensive package of measures to establish a new Energy Policy for Europe to combat climate change and boost the EU's energy security and competitiveness. The package of proposals set a series of ambitious targets on greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy and aim to create a true internal market for energy and strengthen effective regulation. The Commission believes that when an international agreement is reached on the post-2012 framework this should lead to a 30% cut in emissions from developed countries by 2020. To further underline its commitment the Commission proposes that the European Union commits now to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by 2020, in particular through energy measures.

European Commission: DG Energy and Transport: Website: Energy for a Changing World http://ec.europa.eu/energy/energy_policy/index_en.htm

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