As this unprecedented health crisis has brought our economies to a halt, EuropeOn has joined with several organisations to send a letter to EU leaders in order to emphasise the need for a clean and competitive recovery plan, that integrates the necessary economic stimulus packages with the EU Green Deal and drives the energy transition.
We call on the EU Commission to:
Fully integrate the proposed economic stimulus packages and the European Green Deal (as proposed by the European Council last week). Investments in a zero-carbon infrastructure and innovative solutions are the best and most cost-effective route to economic recovery on a national and supranational level while at the same time preparing the grounds for a secure and sustainable energy system.
Bring forward the necessary investments for rapid recovery.
Use the stimulus packages to accelerate investments in energy efficiency, renewable heating and cooling, electricity, mobility, zero-carbon buildings, and industrial processes.
Ensure ongoing supply of clean energy and ongoing investments in energy transition can continue in the current pandemic as essential services.
Read our full letter here.