These pages provide a brief overview of why the EU supports energy research and how the European Commission (EC) develops and manages the energy research programmes.
Why energy is important for society : Energy is fundamental to the quality of our lives; we are totally dependent on energy for living and working.
Why we need Energy Research: We could not move towards sustainable development without research and technological development (RTD) in the energy field.
Why the EU supports Energy Research: Energy RTD is an essential element in the social and economic structure of industrialised countries.
What is the EU's Energy Research policy?: The strategic goal of EU energy research is to develop sustainable energy systems and services for Europe. What is the European Research Area?: The challenge of overcoming the present fragmentation of Europe’s research efforts has been taken up. Progress towards a European Research Area has become the reference point for research policy issues in Europe.
General interesting links: A selection of interesting links in the area of energy research that you may find useful.
Events and features: Information on events linked to EU energy research and other featured items.
Publications: A selection of publications about energy research produced by the European Commission.
