Energy

Energy topics

Energy topics

Energy strategy and energy union

Overview
Building the energy union
Governance of the energy union
Energy security strategy
Clean energy for all Europeans
Clean energy for EU islands
2050 Long-term strategy
2020 Energy Strategy
2030 Energy Strategy
2050 Energy Strategy

Markets and consumers

Overview
Market legislation
Wholesale market
Energy consumer rights
Single market progress report
Smart grids and meters
Government intervention
Energy taxation

Energy security

Overview
Secure gas supplies
Diversification of gas supply sources and routes
Security of electricity supply
EU oil stocks
Offshore oil and gas safety
Oil and gas licensing
Critical infrastructure and cybersecurity

Renewable energy

Overview
Renewable energy directive
National renewable energy action plans 2020
Progress reports
Support schemes
Biomass
Biofuels

Energy Efficiency

Overview
Energy Efficiency Directive
Energy Performance of Buildings
Cogeneration of heat and power
Energy efficient products
Financing energy efficiency
Heating and cooling

Oil, gas and coal

Overview
Oil refining
Coal regions in transition
Carbon capture and storage
Liquefied Natural Gas
Shale gas and other unconventional hydrocarbons

Nuclear Energy

Overview
Nuclear safety
Radioactive waste and spent fuel
Radiation protection
Decommissioning of nuclear facilities
Safeguards to avoid misuse

Infrastructure

Overview
Trans-European Networks for Energy
Projects of Common Interest
High Level Groups
Public acceptance of infrastructure projects
Energy Infrastructure Forum

International Cooperation

Overview
Intergovernmental energy agreements
EU cooperation with key partner countries and regions
EU cooperation with international organisations and initiatives

Research, technology and innovation

Overview
Energy storage
Strategic Energy Technology Plan
ITER and fusion energy
Energy and smart cities