Why ERENE?
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Introduction
100 % Renewable for the EU
The European Community for Renewable Energy (ERENE)

Europe can cover all its electricity needs using renewable sources of energy. However, to optimally exploit the existing potential it requires new instruments and strategies. A European Community for Renewable Energy (ERENE) will reduce Europe’s dependency on fossil and nuclear energy sources and strengthen European integration.

Strong arguments for ERENE: European cooperation to fully cover the EU’s energy needs from renewable energy sources is the integration project of the future. » more

Video
"Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come"
See here the video on ERENE! more»
Roadmap
Introduction
On the Path to a Modern, Sustainable Energy and Climate Policy
We have a long path ahead of us. To realise our vision of a Europe covering its electricity needs completely from renewable energy sources, we will conduct further research and analysis to expand the concept of the European Community for Renewable Energy; we will persuade political decision-makers, form networks and find supporters for the idea. more»
Join in! – July 14, 2009 - To make the vision of ERENE a reality, we need the support of as many organizations and individuals as possible. There are many ways to support ERENE. more»
Vision
ERENE – A Study on European Energy and Climate Policy
How can Europe cover 100 % of its energy needs using renewable energy sources? How can this help Europe ensure its energy supply in the long term, effectively combat climate change and simultaneously improve European competitiveness? We have a vision! more»
ERENE - European Community for Renewable Energy – June 8, 2009 - Climate protection and a secure energy supply both are questions of our future. The European Union must set itself ambitious goals if it wants to maintain its political dynamic. A feasibility study by Michaele Schreyer and Lutz Mez in collaboration with David Jacobs. more»
Partners
Partners
ERENE needs a broad alliance of organizations and individuals who can make a contribution. ERENE needs you! more»
Debate
Publication
Safe clean energy future unfolds on virtual Heliosthana
June 18, 2010 - A how-to guide for a safe clean energy future, based around the virtual Mediterranean nation Heliosthana was launched on 11th May 2010 by WWF and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs), at the Spanish EU Presidency conference on the Mediterranean Solar Plan in Valencia. more»
Your Opinion Counts Too! – What are the possible advantages of realising ERENE? What parts of the concept need to be expanded? Can ERENE become a new integration project for the European Union? more»
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung ERENE Join in!
Funded by EU
This project has been funded with the support of the European Commission.