The document discusses the European Union's plans to transition to a green economy through its energy policy over the coming decades. It outlines three overarching objectives of EU energy policy: improved energy efficiency, promotion of new technologies for growth and jobs, and ensuring affordable and competitive energy prices. The document then examines progress towards current 2020 targets for renewable energy and emissions reductions, key challenges around energy prices and security of supply, and issues to consider in establishing targets and policy instruments for the 2030 framework.
2. 2
Improved energy
efficiency
Promotion of new
technologies, growth
and jobs
Affordable and
competitive prices
Competitiveness
Adequate energy
infrastructures
Grid Stability
Diversification of energy
sources, supply
countries and routes
Security of
energy supply
Development of
alternative energy
sources
Reduction of energy
consumption
Reduction of
emissions
Sustainability
Three overarching objectives of EU energy policy
4. 4
Initial progress towards meeting the 2020 renewables target has been
good, but there is no room for complacency
Renewable sources accounted for 12.7% of the EU's energy consumption in 2010
Source:Eurostat
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
RES in 2010
2020 RES Target
2020 target for the EU: 20%
5. 5
EU energy consumption is going down, but 2020 target likely to
be missed with current policies
projections
Source:EuropeanCommission
6. 6
Key challenge: level of EU electricity prices compared to US …
OECD Europe,
137.7
USA, 95.9
Japan, 116.2
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Q3 2012
Source:IEA,EnergyPricesandTaxes,4thquarter2012
Evolution of end-user electricity prices for industry, taxes excluded (2005 = Index 100)
8. 8
Increasing concern about energy import dependency and rising
energy prices
Stability and costs of renewables support schemes, impacts on
the internal energy market, on grid stability and on capital
allocation
Need for massive investments in energy transmission and
distribution infrastructure
Current large surplus of ETS allowances, resulting in a low carbon
price and low investment incentives
Challenges in meeting 2020 targets - to be considered in the 2030 framework
9. 9
2050
Roadmaps
2030 Green
Paper
Proposals
for the 2030
framework
for climate
and energy
policies
2011 March 2013 By end 2013
The 2030 framework will build on the 2050 Roadmaps
- Concrete proposals by the end of 2013
On-going discussions with Member States, EU institutions and
stakeholders
10. 10
Increased certainty for
Member States and reduced
regulatory risks for investors
Growth and jobs through
demand for efficient and low-
carbon technologies
Definition of EU ambitions in
view of a new international
climate change agreement
Early agreement on the 2030 framework is essential
11. 11
"No regrets" options from the Energy Roadmap 2050
More Energy
Efficiency
Higher
shares of
Renewables
Better and
smarter
Infrastructure
12. 12
• Which targets for 2030 would be most effective in driving the
objectives of climate and energy policy?
• At what level should they apply (EU, MS, sectors?), and
should they be legally binding?
Targets
• Which are the most appropriate policy instruments to meet
potential new targets for the period up to 2030?
• How can Research and Innovation best support the 2030
framework?
Instruments
• How can EU policies take account of international
developments? E.g. Climate negotiations
• How can internationally competitive and affordable energy
prices be ensured?
Competitiveness &
Security of Supply
• How can an equitable distribution of efforts be ensured
among Member States?
• How to best consider the different investment capacities of
industry sectors and consumer groups?
Effort Sharing
Main issues to be considered for the 2030 framework
13. 13
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
01/2007
Commission
proposal for
2020 climate
and energy
package
12/ 2008
Heads of State
and
Government
reached
agreement on
the package
10/2012
Adoption of the Energy
Efficiency Directive
11/2010
Commission
Communication
"Energy 2020 Strategy"
12/2011
Commission
Communication
"Energy Roadmap 2050"
04/2009
Adoption of the
Renewables Directive
03/2013
2030 Green
Paper
2015
Global Climate Change
Agreement
More concrete
proposals for the
2030 framework
Window of
opportunity
Building on the past towards the future….!
07/2009
Adoption of the
3rd package on
the Liberalization
of electricity and
gas market
11/2012
Commission
Communication "Internal
Energy Market"
03/ 2013
Adoption of the
Energy
Infrastructure
Regulation
= EU legislation = Commission Communications = Council Counclusions
14. 14
Impact Assessment
Jan.
Commission proposals for
the 2030 framework
Feb. Mar. Apr. Jun. Jul. Aug Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.May
22 May
European
Council
Adoption of the Green Paper
+ consultation procedure
Council meetings
Update of reference scenario
Concrete steps towards the 2030 framework in 2013
2012
Before
end 2013
19- 20 Dec.
Energy
Council
19-20
Sept
Informal
Council
15. 15
Thank you for your attention!
More information available under:
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/green_paper_2030_en.htm
