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Energy Strategy

legislation type Executive
Strategy
Passed in 2010
The Strategy aims to develop a sustainable energy system while implementing the EU requirements. One of the key policy objectives is to stabilize energy consumption in Austria at 2005 levels by 2020. The Strategy defines three strategic pillars: increasing energy efficiency, promoting and intensifying renewable energy, guaranteeing energy supply for the long term
Climate targets in this law
4 targets
  • 34% renewables of final gross energy consumption by 2020
    Energy | Fixed level target | Target year: 2020 | Base year: 2020
  • 20% energy efficiency by 2020
    Energy | Base year target | Target year: 2020 | Base year: 2020
  • Stabilise energy use at 1,100 PJ by 2020
    Energy | Base year target | Target year: 2020 | Base year: 2020
  • 16% GHG emissions reductions in non-ETS sectors by 2020 compared with a 2005 baselie
    Economy-wide | Base year target | Target year: 2020 | Base year: 2005
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