A Cure for Europe’s Addiction to Russian Energy
Soon after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU announced plans to cut its dependence on Russian fuel by two-thirds this year and end its reliance entirely “well before” 2030. Greater energy efficiency could go a long way toward enabling the EU to achieve these goals.
COPENHAGEN – Russia’s shocking invasion of Ukraine has awakened the European Union to the urgent need to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels. But, as the EU attempts to escape the Russian energy yoke, it must not overlook the critical importance of energy efficiency.