1 Amendments of Francesco DE ANGELIS related to 2013/2135(INI)
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points to the need for legally binding greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency targets to be set; takes the view that, if the switch to a low-carbon energy system is to be genuine, by 2030 the EU will need to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55%, increase renewables’ share of the energy mix to 45% and, by using energy more efficiently, cut overall consumption by 40%; (NEW PARAGRAPH 3. Justification: According to recent research, to help avoid a climate crisis, by 2030 the EU will need to cut domestic emissions by 55%, increase renewables’ share of the energy mix to 45% and cut energy consumption by 40%. Legally binding targets are the only means of providing the stability that investors require and are thus key to boosting EU competitiveness, cutting energy costs and creating new jobs.)