Future Proofing Europe’s Energy
Beyond 2030
Joint Letter to EU Leaders
As discussions begin on the post-2030 EU energy framework, Civil society and industry are joining forces and calling for a framework that delivers a fossil fuel exit and accelerates the transition to an affordable, secure, renewable, efficient and electrified energy system.
Europe’s Next Energy Era
The last decade has been marred in geopolitical uncertainty and fossil fuel crisis. Europe is the fastest warming continent and is now contending with record-high energy prices. The root cause of these issues has been Europe’s overeliance on fossil fuels, which is getting exposed time and time again. As Europe experiences the worst ever energy price crisis, it is people and businesses that are bearing the brunt.
The EU’s 2030 energy and climate framework has already shown that a clear direction, binding targets and coordinated European action bring tangible benefits. Through the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the EU has accelerated renewable energy deployment, improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, supported economic growth and job creation, and helped shield citizens and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices.
It is time to build on this success. As Europe enters its next energy era, the priority must be clear: protect people from global shocks by accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels and speeding up the transition to a renewable, efficient, and electrified energy system.
