Energy Security and Climate Change Bill 2012

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would set binding national targets to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, compared with baseline levels, and to reduce fossil-fuel use by 95% from 1990 levels by 2050. It would require five-year national and departmental action plans, public consultation, and annual reports to the Dáil on progress, energy use and further measures needed. An independent Commission on Energy Security and Climate Change would advise the Government, review the targets and plans, and report publicly, while public bodies would have to take the plans into account.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the adoption of a national policy and the making of plans by the Government in order for the State to reduce energy demand, dependence on non-renewable energy sources, greenhouse gas emissions and to provide for adaptation to the effects of climate change; to make provision for the setting and achievement of national energy demand and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; to further transition to an energy efficient, low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable society; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 September 2018