Uusiutuvan energian tiekartta
24.09.2007
Road Map for renewable energy in Europe (debate)
Monday, 24 September 2007 - Strasbourg
Piia-Noora Kauppi (PPE-DE ). ??? Finland is one of the world???s leading countries in utilising renewable energy sources, especially bioenergy. The share of renewable energy in Finland is ca. 25%.
The objectives concerning the use of renewable energy sources must be realistic. In the fight against the climate change, the availability of reasonable priced bio mass, vital for our forest industry, must be ensured.
In Finland peat has been defined as slowly renewing biomass fuel. As indigenous fuel, peat has a considerable effect on regional policy, and it increases employment and the security of energy supply.
No emission-free, low-emission or other form of generation that is emission-neutral, sustainable and cost-efficient can be ruled out, including nuclear power. All forms of energy must be assessed on the basis of the overall interests of society.
The share of carbonless energy sources, including nuclear energy, should be increased in the fight against climate change. Nuclear power increases independence from imported energy, is environmentally cleaner than other options and an economical energy source.
I therefore find it very important that Member States are free to choose the most appropriate renewable energy sources given the differences in geological, hydrological and climatic conditions in the Member States. |
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