SECTORAL POLICIES / Energy

Revisions of ‘RED II’, European Parliament’s rapporteur proposes to introduce low carbon solutions in scope of directive

Brussels, 15/02/2022 (Agence Europe)

It is necessary to allow low-carbon solutions in industry, on a transitional basis and with small shares, said the European Parliament’s rapporteur for the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (2018/2001) (RED II), Markus Pieper (EPP, Germany), on Tuesday 15 February, when he presented his draft report to some media, including EUROPE.

While he does not change the general target proposed by the European Commission to reach 40% of renewable energy in the EU’s gross final energy...