2010 analysis: main findings
The results of the 2010 Climate Policy Tracker noted the important initiatives in renewable electricity generation and use of renewables in buildings, but it found that policy was lacking for other sectors, in particular the transport sector. An integrated long-term, low-carbon plan is needed to replace the national climate strategy, which is only in place until 2020. The lack of overall ambition was shown, for example by the 2020 target for Spain, which according to the EU climate and energy package would result in +31% greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990. This target was less ambitious for 2020 than for 2012 (+15% compared to 1990).
Highlights included:

• In Spain, a well functioning feed-in premium scheme for renewable electricity generation is in place; Spain is amongst the world-leaders regarding installed capacity. The focus is on wind and solar technologies. However, the policy framework has been unstable lately. In 2009, a cap was introduced for solar and wind and retroactive changesto the incentive framework for renewables irritated producers and investors.
• Spainhas introduced an obligation to use solar thermal energy (30-70% of warm water demand) and introduced a minimum contribution to electricity consumption by photovoltaics (PV), for new and retrofitted buildings. It will save approx. 30%-40% of energy use per household.