EU launches public consultation on biofuels target

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on biofuel issues in the new legislation on the promotion of renewable energy, addressing issues such as how to achieve a 10% biofuel share and how to ensure environmental sustainability. The consultation follows upon the recently adopted Energy Policy for Europe, which included a proposal for a binding 20% target for the overall share of renewable energy by 2020 and a binding 10% target for the share of biofuels in transport. The consultation is aimed at helping the Commission draft proposals on incorporating these targets into legislation. (May 3, 2007)