The delay in rolling out renewable energy projects has become a concern for Consell. Across Europe targets and the future Climate Change Law set a path that the Valencian Community is not meeting, especially in photovoltaic initiatives. The situation grew more tense during an energy crisis intensified by the war in Ukraine.
The presidency outlined that the administration could improve its efficiency, noting that a tripartite decree had recently been issued to speed up the authorisation and commissioning of these facilities.
Earlier this week, Ecological Transition Minister Mireia Molla, one of three officials authorised to approve projects, paused Consell and urged departments such as the Regional Government and the Economy department to follow suit in the energy transition. That pause underscores the push to accelerate work in this area.
On Thursday, Regional Policy Minister Rebeca Torró announced she would take direct responsibility for all matters related to renewable energy within her ministry. “There will be changes in a few days, and there will be results in a few weeks,” she commented. Torró aims to extend oversight over Més’ competencies in Landscape. The primary goal of these changes is to hasten the processing of renewable power plants and will involve not only the Torró department but also the Sustainable Economy department led by Rafa Climent. The reforms will extend beyond politicians to the entire administrative framework.
technical relays
The report shows the reform includes a reallocation of powers within the Torró department as well as changes to the technical apparatus. Senior officials who are already managing photovoltaic installation projects could see shifts, and some deputy general managers might be affected to help speed up processes.
The plan calls for more officials to be tasked with drafting these files. Consell aims to assemble a team capable of responding swiftly to the energy challenge and aware of the urgency of the energy transition, according to sources familiar with the matter.
PSPV and Compromís influence key positions in the photovoltaic process. Mireia Molla and Rafa Climent lead Ecological Transition and the Economy, while Rebeca Torró heads Regional Policy. Compromís oversees Landscape, and the PSPV influences Energy policy in the context of reform.
Thus, the reorganization should be approved. With seven months to go before elections, a major crisis could have riled environmental governance. In February 2018, then-vice-president Mónica Oltra dismissed Julià Álvaro, the regional secretary for Environment and Climate Change, at the request of the then Agriculture minister. The decision remains a reference point in discussions of administrative changes.
Two positions stand out due to renewables delays: the Autonomous Regional Secretary and the General Director of Landscape, Inma Orozco and Rosa Pardo from Més-Compromís. The party has signaled a firm stance, leaving questions about long-term continuity.
Yet there is a clear push to realign privileges. Executive sources point to a genuine recognition of the need to accelerate renewable energy, with officials noting that changes should be made by agreement. While some decisions can proceed without full executive approval, most changes are not expected to be cleared at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting.