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Monday, Jul 20, 2026

European Commission Sets 46% Electricity Target in New Industrial Energy Strategy

The European Commission has unveiled an electrification plan that aims to increase electricity’s share of final energy use to 46% by 2040, linking the energy transition with industrial competitiveness and efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependence.
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