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Energy for a Changing World

A European energy policy must pursue the objective of a sustainable, competitive and secure supply of energy.
In January 2007, the European Commission adopted new proposals for an ambitious energy policy for Europe.

Documents by sector

Action Plan for Energy Efficiency

Saving 20% by 2020: European Commission unveils its Action Plan on Energy Efficiency (MEMO/07/6)
Memo
Read more on "Action Plan for Energy Efficiency" website

Renewable Energy Road Map

A Renewable Energy Roadmap: paving the way towards a 20% share of renewables in the EU's energy mix by 2020 (MEMO/07/13)

Renewable energy road map COM(2006)848
 
Summary of the impact assessment

Impact assessment

Progress in renewable electricity

EU almost on track in reaching its 2010 renewable electricity target  (MEMO/07/12)

Report on progress in renewable electricity COM(2006)849

Progress in Biofuels

Promoting biofuels as credible alternatives to oil in transport  (MEMO/07/5)

Biofuels progress report  COM(2006)845

Review of economic and environmental data for the biofuels progress report

Internal Market for Gas and Electricity

European Commission sets out a new impetus for the internal energy market  (MEMO/07/9)
Memo

Prospects for the internal gas and electricity market  COM(2006)841

Implementation report on electricity and gas EU regulatory framework: Country reviews

Gas and Electricity Infrastructures

European electricity and gas networks: European Commission calls for urgent improvements  (MEMO/07/11)
Maps

Priority interconnection plan COM(2006)846

Annex

Nuclear Energy

A European approach to nuclear power, safety and security  (MEMO/07/10)

Nuclear illustrative programme COM(2006)844

Annex 1
Annex 2 - Summary of nuclear fuel cycle activities carried out in individual EU Member States

Sustainable Power Generation from Fossil Fuels

Aiming towards a low CO₂ fossil fuel future  (MEMO/07/8)
Memo

Sustainable power generation from fossil fuels: aiming for near-zero emissions from coal after 2020 COM(2006)843

Summary of the impact assessment

Impact assessment on sustainable coal

Strategic Energy Technology Plan

Energy Technology for cheaper renewables, greater efficiency and global leadership of the European industry  (MEMO/07/14)

Towards a European strategic energy technology plan COM(2006)847