Concerns over high energy costs in Europe are under-mining support for the binding renewables targets that have been seen as one of the EU’s most visible environmental achievements.
European commissioners are considering scrapping the 2030 renewables targets – which have become the subject of intense lobbying – when they propose new goals on January 22. Such a move would please big utility companies but infuriate environmental groups .
The UK, which is increasing its use of nuclear power while talking up the potential of shale, opposes a binding goal, while Germany, which is shutting down its nuclear reactors, is the most powerful voice in favour of an obligatory target.
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