Öko-Institut e. V

Reforming the regulation of gas distribution systems will be crucial to aligning future energy demand with decarbonization goals and protecting consumers, concludes a new study by Oeko Institut and the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP). Scenarios charting the emissions reductions needed to meet Europe's goal of a net-zero economy by 2050 show a plunging curve for fossil gas use to 2040 and near-zero use by 2050.

The EU should phase in the solar mandate as swiftly as possible—from the end of 2024—for as many building types as possible, as well as for car parks. In addition, all member states should be required to create favorable domestic conditions so that the potential to generate solar energy on suitable rooftops can be utilized to the full. These are just some of the recommendations made by an Oeko-Institut research team in a Policy Brief on behalf of the Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe.