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The [[Energy strategy of the EU]] refers to the compilation of energy policies of the European Union. They are driven by three main objectives: <ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/energy-strategy European Commission: DG Energy]</ref> | The [[Energy strategy of the EU]] refers to the compilation of energy policies of the European Union. They are driven by three main objectives: <ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/energy-strategy European Commission: DG Energy]</ref> | ||
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| − | + | 2) [[Competitiveness]]: To ensure that energy providers operate in a competitive environment that ensures affordable prices for homes, businesses, and industries; | |
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| + | 3) '''Sustainability''': Sustainable energy consumption, through the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and fossil fuel dependence. | ||
=Links for further research= | =Links for further research= | ||
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[[Category:Economic Dimension]] | [[Category:Economic Dimension]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:09, 19 July 2017
The Energy strategy of the EU refers to the compilation of energy policies of the European Union. They are driven by three main objectives: [1]
1) Security of supply: To secure energy supplies to ensure the reliable provision of energy whenever and wherever needed;
2) Competitiveness: To ensure that energy providers operate in a competitive environment that ensures affordable prices for homes, businesses, and industries;
3) Sustainability: Sustainable energy consumption, through the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and fossil fuel dependence.
