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Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 which approves measures in the field of energy and in other areas for economic recovery

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Sectors: Economy-wide, Energy
This decree-law aims to support the energy transition, jobs and post-COVID-19 economic recovery. 

Title I modifies the rules for permitting, supply and distribution of energy from renewable sources. 

Title III creates the national system of energy efficiency obligations, under which it will be assigned to fossil fuel operators an annual national energy saving quota, called savings obligations.
Examples:
Resilient infrastructure, Fossil fuel divestment, Net zero growth plan, Sustainable fishing

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Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 which approves measures in the field of energy and in other areas for economic recovery
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  • Renewable energy production must increase by 2.200 ktep in the period 2020-2022 and by about 3.300 ktep in the period 2022-2025.Economy-wide · Target year: 2022
  • Renewable energy sources should account for 24% of energy mix by 2022 and 30% by 2025Energy · Target year: 2025
  • Renewable energy sources should account for 42% of energy mix by 2030Energy · Target year: 2030
  • Renewable energy sources should account for 20% of energy mix by 2020Energy · Target year: 2020

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