EU energy commissioner calls for 2030 renewables targets

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Günther Oettinger says he wants fixed goals in place by 2014 at launch of the EU's energy roadmap

The EU's energy commissioner has called for renewable energy targets that go beyond 2020 to be negotiated in the next two years to help businesses plan ahead. Günther Oettinger was speaking at the launch...

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