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Energy policy for a competitive Europe

Europe's citizens and companies need a secure supply of energy at affordable prices in order to maintain our standards of living. At the same time, the negative effects of energy use, particularly fossil fuels, on the environment must be reduced. That is why EU policy focuses on creating a competitive internal energy market offering quality service at low prices, on developing renewable energy sources, on reducing dependence on imported fuels, and on doing more with a lower consumption of energy.

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European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR)

European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR)

43 major energy projects which will significantly contribute to the economic recovery in the EU, while increasing our security of energy supply by creating cross-border infrastructure

Discover energy efficiency and renewable energy actions

Discover energy efficiency and renewable energy actions

BUILD UP, Covenant of Mayors, Sustainable Energy Europe, CONCERTO, ManagEnergy, Intelligent Energy – Europe, Eco-innovation

Strategic Energy Review

Strategic Energy Review

Securing our Energy Future (Follow-up, July 2009)

Nuclear Safety Directive

Nuclear Safety Directive

On 25 June 2009, the Council Directive establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations was adopted. Europe becomes a real model for the rest of the world in a context of renewed interest in nuclear energy.

Climate Action

Climate Action

Energy for a Changing world

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