Renewables get EU regulatory boost

The European Commission, European Union’s (EU) regulatory arm, has revised its renewable energy law to set targets for using sustainable fuels in transport, heating, and cooling.

The plan requires emissions from new cars and vans to fall by 65% by 2030 and by 100% by 2035, compared to 2021 levels.

These stricter pollution standards are accompanied by rules for national governments to bolster vehicle charging infrastructure. The revisions also include a proposal to boost the power that the EU receives from renewable energy to 40% from the current 32% by 2030.