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Renewables continue to grow in the EU, but Member States need to step up ambition on energy savings

News Published 01 Dec 2016 Last modified 07 Dec 2016

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Photo: © Leyla Emektar, Picture2050 /EEA

The EU Member States have lowered their energy consumption in recent years, despite a slight increase in 2015. At the same time, they use more and more renewable energy. Overall, the 28 Member States are collectively well on their way to meeting their 2020 targets on renewables, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. However, continuing current trends will fall short of longer term objectives, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment published today.