The EU Climate and Energy Package (a.k.a. The "20-20-20" Package)

In 2009, the EU adopted the Climate and Energy Package as part of the reform of the European Energy Market. The package focuses on emission cuts, renewables and energy efficiency, and is often referred to as the "20-20-20" package. The following targets by 2020 were set for EU member states:
  • 20% reduction in EU greenhouse gas emissions from the 1990s levels
  • 20% of EU energy consumption is from renewable sources
  • 20% improvement in the EU's energy efficiency

The renewable energy targets for each country are as followed:


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