In the view put forward by the group, admitted that some of the energy-intensive industry is facing challenges to its competitiveness, is due to the U.S. and EU energy price differences caused by more and more certain extent. However, the group strongly opposed to EU energy and environmental policies are causing the gap between any point of reason. Source: teclasorg

From thirteen EU "Green Growth Group" national ministers recently issued a joint statement urging the European Commission adopted a 2030 climate and energy framework. The group, which includes Britain's Ed • David (Ed Davey), France • Philip Martin (Philippe Martin) and officials from other countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark, recently published European Environmental Action a series of proposals and recommendations. 

In the view put forward by the group, admitted that some of the energy-intensive industry is facing challenges to its competitiveness, is due to the U.S. and EU energy price differences caused by more and more certain extent. However, the group strongly opposed to EU energy and environmental policies are causing the gap between any point of reason, thirteen signatories of the declaration believe that the competitiveness of European industry is essential for its opportunities. 

Green Growth Group, is a "from thirteen EU member states informal group of like-minded energy, climate and environment ministers," a booklet published in October to promote the negotiation process of the EU renewable energy targets. October booklet called for action to reduce and limit carbon emissions, strong evidence in support of human behavior and climate change linked. 

After lengthy consultation process, the EU set the goal of renewable energy to power the whole of Europe in 2020 was approximately 20%, to 2027 was 27%, but 30% of the national binding targets. Policy Director of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) Flock • Thies (FraukeThies) said the goal "is almost as usual", which means a lack of ambition. 

The latest Green Growth Group statement released on Monday, made nine points for consideration to the group strongly urges the EU agreed climate targets to begin. According to the statement, the group will see 27% of the EU's commitment to renewable energy targets. However, the group believes that this should not be performed by the national binding targets. Instead, it should be left to Member States the freedom of their choice through a combination of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures to meet the targets they see fit. 

Ministers also believe that the EU should target binding greenhouse gas, the group said it should be "at least 40%." According to the statement, the development of these target machine adhere to the process delay will jeopardize investment, too much uncertainty. 

Green Growth Group urged EU member states openly discuss renewable energy, sustainable development and energy efficiency fairness and cost-effectiveness, and that should intensify discussions to reach a broad consensus on the goals and best practices. 

The most ambitious goal of thirteen including recommendations made by the Minister on the global temperature rise is limited to twice; urgency and the EU emissions trading scheme should be vigorously strengthened. The group said the emissions trading scheme is the "cornerstone of cost-effective low-carbon economic strategy, and for opening up low-carbon investment."