On Monday 6 May, the European coalition of environmental organisations CAN Europe and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) published their roadmap for electricity networks, which includes recommendations for aligning the transformation of the European electricity network with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement.
They are trying to identify the type of infrastructure and network capacities needed to achieve a 100% renewable energy system by 2040 and guarantee energy supply while staying below the +1.5°C threshold.
One of the priorities is to combine demand reduction with a greater share of renewable energies.
The document also recommends fostering political vision and strategic planning, improving the transparency and accessibility of data for decision-making and innovation, and engaging in cross-sectoral dialogue.
Other recommendations focus on promoting integrated plans for the efficient use of European and national funds, involving communities in an inclusive way, maximising resources and creating synergies with nature protection and restoration.
To see the roadmap: https://aeur.eu/f/c48 (Original version in French by Pauline Denys)