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Danish MEP: ‘Sector coupling is absolutely key for Europe’s climate and energy ambitions’

(EurActiv, 7 Feb 2020) When it comes to energy regulations, the EU tends to legislate in silos, writing directives on renewables, energy efficiency or electricity and gas markets. But with the upcoming sector coupling strategy, it needs to do exactly the opposite, says Morten Petersen.

When it comes to energy regulations, the EU tends to legislate in silos, writing directives on renewables, energy efficiency or electricity and gas markets. But with the upcoming sector coupling strategy, it needs to do exactly the opposite, says Morten Petersen.

Morten Petersen is a Danish lawmaker from the centrist Renew Europe group in the European Parliament. He is the vice-chair of the Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Petersen spoke to EURACTIV’s energy and environment editor, Frédéric Simon.

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EurActiv, 7 Feb 2020: Danish MEP: ‘Sector coupling is absolutely key for Europe’s climate and energy ambitions’

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