COP31 targets electricity to reach 35% of global final energy by 2035

A new climate proposal would expand the decarbonization conversation beyond power generation to vehicles, buildings, and industry by setting a target for electricity's share of overall energy consumption.

First covered Jul 5, 2026 · 7:53 AM PT · 1 article

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7h CleanTechnica Final Energy Is Official. Useful Energy Steers The Transition. — The COP31 proposal for electricity to supply 35% of global final energy demand by 2035 is useful, ambitious and better than a renewables target on its own.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-05 (#3)

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