European Unionʹs renewable energy sources and energy efficiency policy review: The Spanish perspective

The European Unionʹs (EU) energy objectives, legislation and programmes are determinant for the current strategy for the promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency (EE) in Spain, which is becoming a key element for its international competitiveness. y, this article explores the evolution of the EUʹs energy strategy, focusing on the adopted legislations and programmes to promote RES and EE. It concludes with an analysis of the impact of those measures in Spain.