NEW THINKING –NEW ENERGY

I. Foreword 4
II. Ten Principles for a Sustainable Energy Supply 6
1. Ensure supply security 8
2. Boost the economy 10
3. Expand renewable energies 12
4. Phase out nuclear power 14
5. Use coal efficiently 16
6. Build power grids for the future 18
7. Consume electricity more efficiently 20
8. Reduce the fossil heat requirement 22
9. Cut traffic emissions 24
10. Act globally 26
III. BMU scenario for a sustainable energy supply in 2020 28


Where will we be in 2020?
A Road Map for Climate, Energy and Growth
1. We will secure a lasting supply of energy.
2. We will cut our energy costs and create 500,000 new jobs.
3. We will derive over 30% of our electricity from renewable sources.
4. We will phase out nuclear power by 2022.
5. We will generate 40% of our electricity in highly efficient coal-fired power stations.
6. We will establish a nationwide grid operator and expand our power grid efficiently and in
accordance with environmental standards.
7. We will reduce our electricity consumption by 11%.
8. We will reduce the fossil heat requirement by at least 25% and double combined heat & power
generation to 25%.
9. We will reduce our transport emissions by at least 20%.
10. We will bring international talks on climate protection to a successful conclusion.