On the legal basis of the Energy Decree, the action programme Energy2000 aimed to stabilise total fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions at 1990 levels by 2000. Increased use of renewable energy featured prominently in different parts of the Energy2000 programme. The federal Energy2000 programme rested on three main pillars: voluntary measures to promote energy efficiency and renewables, a favourable legal environment and dialogue between parties. IEA/IRENA Global Renewable Energy Policies and Measures Database © OECD/IEA and IRENA, [November 2020]