Climate and Energy Summit 2017: Making way for the big green bang

What this episode covers

Despite Europe’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of the electricity sector, and the substantial growth of renewables, coal – the most carbon-intensive fuel – still accounts for nearly 80% of the EU power sector’s emissions and its share in the mix is virtually unaltered. Europe’s role as a climate leader and the growth of intermittent renewables ask for an evolution of its energy mix towards greater flexibility and lower carbon emissions. The European Commission’s Clean Energy Package represents a historical turning opportunity to make the EU’s energy market ready for the future. - How do EU leaders translate European objectives into ambitious national policy? And how do they reshape a market still primarily designed for fossil fuels? - What policies are more effective in supporting the switch towards cleaner energy technologies? - What is needed to support stable long-term investment in renewables beyond 2020? - What will be the future for high-priority dispatch for renewables – and how can we ensure a level playing field for all energy sources while continuing to reduce emissions?

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