Develop a long-term energy strategy
Develop, in light of the EU 2030 targets, a long-term energy strategy covering all sectors, including energy demand, in close consultation with all stakeholders.
Spain
Spain is a world leader in integration and of variable renewable energy and has built a robust electricity system with high shares of wind and solar PV. Cross-border connections are seen as essential to unlock Spain’s renewable energy potential and liquefied natural gas regasification capacity, the highest in the EU.
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Spain must maintain its strong and long-term commitment to a financially sustainable electricity system. To improve investor confidence, it should also closely follow the principles of transparency, predictability and certainty when revising policies and regulations.
New momentum for establishing additional cross-border connections in electricity and gas will eventually enable Spain to use its large renewables and liquefied natural gas capacity to increase flexibility, diversity and security in the European Union internal market. The government should focus on longer-term issues including energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Spain needs to implement clear long-term energy and climate policies to encourage the transition to a low-carbon energy system.
New momentum for establishing additional cross-border connections in electricity and gas will eventually enable Spain to use its large renewables and liquefied natural gas capacity to increase flexibility, diversity and security in the European Union internal market. The government should focus on longer-term issues including energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Spain needs to implement clear long-term energy and climate policies to encourage the transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Last updated Jun 23, 2020
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Key recommendations, 2015
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Develop gas and electricity market regulatory framework
Maintain a strong long-term commitment balancing the costs and revenues in the electricity and natural gas systems. Follow the principles of transparency, predictability, and certainty when regularly revising the parameters for remuneration in these systems.
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Develop energy taxation framework
Reform energy taxation and introduce revenue-neutral fiscal incentives to encourage greenhouse gas emissions reductions and energy efficiency improvements.
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14 Jan 2015
ESAP Expert Workshop IV: Network Investments and Regulation
11 Jun 2013
Energy Efficiency Indicators Workshop
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Spain 2017 In Force National