ENTSOG TYNDP 2017 - Main Report

2.2.3 CURRENT CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICIES Since 2007, the commitment of Europe to become a highly energy-efficient, low carbon economy has been defined by the setting of climate and energy targets. The environmental targets have evolved and become more ambitious over time as indicated below: The “20-20-20” target (set in March 2007, enacted in legislation in 2009 as the Climate and Energy package) is aiming to achieve the following by 2020: \\ A 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels \\ Raising the share of renewable energy sources to 20% \\ A 20% improvement in energy efficiency The 2030 framework (adopted in October 2014): As an intermediate step towards 2050, the 2030 framework sets the following targets for 2030: \\ A binding target for the reduction of GHG emissions by at least 40% compared to 1990 \\ A binding target of at least 27% of all energy from renewable energy by 2030, which would require a 45% share for renewables in the total electricity pro- duction, according to EU Commission estimates. \\ An indicative target for energy savings of at least 27%. To achieve these targets the EU introduced a revision to the Emissions Trading System (ETS) scheme aimed at increasing the pace of emissions cuts in the indus- trial and power sectors. The revisions aim to ensure GHG reductions of 43% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. The 2050 EU Roadmap (agreed in March 2011): \\ A 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050 \\ Milestones to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2040 The Roadmap sets out milestones which form a cost-effective pathway to these goals. The table below shows the main sectors responsible for Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The roadmap shows how these sectors can contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy.

GHG REDUCTIONS ACCORDING TO 2050 EU ROADMAP

GHG reductions compared to 1990

2005

2030

2050

−7%

−40 to −44%

−79 to −82%

Total

Sectors

Power generation (CO 2 )

− 7%

− 54 to − 68%

− 93 to − 99%

Industry (CO 2 )

− 20%

− 34 to − 40%

− 83 to − 87%

Transport (incl. CO 2

aviation, excl. maritime)

+ 30%

+ 20 to − 9%

− 54 to − 67%

Residential and services (CO 2 )

− 12%

− 37 to − 53%

− 88 to − 91%

Agriculture (non-CO 2 )

− 20%

− 36 to − 37%

− 42 to − 49%

Other non-CO 2

emissions

− 30%

− 72 to − 73%

− 70 to − 78%

Table 2.3: GHG reductions according to 2050 EU Roadmap

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