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Renewable energy sources to account for 40% of output by 2020 – The Irish Times – Fri, Dec 19, 2008

Renewable energy sources to account for 40% of output by 2020
Irish Times HARRY McGEE, Political Staff 19 Dec 08

SUSTAINABLE AGENDA: THE 2020 target for renewable energy has been increased to 40 per cent as part of the new strategy by Government to make the “green economy” a core component of its recovery plan.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen said the Government’s aim was to deliver a “New Green Deal” that focused on energy efficiency and the investment in clean and renewable technologies………………………..

Minster for Energy Eamon Ryan, who also spoke at the launch of the plan, said it represented a fundamental sea-change in Government thinking and direction.

“The economy is moving in a greener direction,” he said. “The smart economy will be a green economy.”

Renewable energy sources to account for 40% of output by 2020 – The Irish Times – Fri, Dec 19, 2008

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