Abstract
In the face of ongoing environmental concerns, there is a strong push worldwide to improve efficiencies and curtail consumption of energy. The European Union (EU) has risen to these challenges by announcing ambitious 20-20-20 targets. These targets aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% (in comparison to 1990 levels), increase the contribution of renewables by 20% of the total energy produced, and achieve 20% improvement in energy efficiency (reduce consumption by 20%), all by the year 2020.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 6901318 |
Pages (from-to) | 71-80 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | IEEE Technology and Society Magazine |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Social Sciences