EU countries back proposal for electricity to make up 35% of energy use by 2035, diplomats say

The electricity target is called “35 by 35” and was proposed by the hosts of this year’s climate summit in Antalya, Turkey. Some EU countries are said to be hesitant, as there is no requirement for the electricity to be fossil-free.

Emma Ytterell, formerly Wiesner, (C), who is part of the EU Parliament’s negotiating delegation, wants the EU to push for binding commitments to be included in the final document.

“If you don’t include it in the final document, there is no consensus - and then you haven’t agreed,” she tells TT.

Even without a requirement for the electricity to be green, an electrification target would be “a big and important step forward”, she believes.

The share of electricity in energy use in the EU is 23 percent.