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Energy reform well underway
On 23 February 2012, Federal Economics Minister Philipp Rösler and Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen presented a common position of the Federal Government on tariff payments for electricity generated from photovoltaics and on the proposed EU Energy Efficiency Directive. 
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Renewable energies and energy efficiency pay off for Europe as well
On 15 December 2011 the EU Commission presented the Energy Roadmap 2050. It describes different technological and economic approaches to achieving Europe's climate targets. more
The Energy Concept and its accelerated implementation
In summer 2011 Germany adopted decisions on the gradual phase-out of nuclear power by 2022, greater energy efficiency and an accelerated switch to renewable energies. To this end, the German government drew up a concrete programme of measures and a sound financing plan for its implementation. more
20 percent of electricity from renewables
Renewable energies have crossed the 20 percent mark in electricity supply. This confirms the success of the German government's energy policy. It proves that investment security pays off. According to the latest surveys, electricity consumers are in favour of transforming the energy systems, and they are willing to bear the costs. more
Renewable energy experiencing double-digit growth worldwide
The Renewables 2011 Global Status Report (GSR) published on 12 July confirms that there is a global trend toward renewable energy and highlights Germany's leading position in the sector. more
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