Sectoral renewable-energy targets could be scrapped by EU in post-2030 overhaul
By Louis de Briant ( September 14, 2026, 14:46 GMT | Insight) -- Several sector-specific renewable-energy targets would be scrapped under the European Commission's preferred approach for overhauling the EU Renewable Energy Directive after 2030, according to a draft impact assessment. The commission is considering replacing binding requirements with a more flexible framework, while also overhauling renewable-hydrogen rules, loosening some biofuel restrictions and introducing new rules for electric-vehicle charging.Several sector-specific renewable-energy targets would be scrapped from the next update of the EU Renewable Energy Directive under the European Commission's preferred approach, according to a draft impact assessment....
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