An in-depth look at the energy challenges facing Germany, this book addresses such issues as the phasing out of nuclear … power, levelling the playing field for competition in the gas and electricity industries, improved regulation, and …

The International Energy Agency's 2002 review of Germany's energy policies and programmes. This edition finds that … Germany is pursuing several ambitious objectives in its energy policy, notably cutting greenhouse gas emissions and fully … liberalising the electricity and gas markets, while phasing out nuclear power. …

electricity demand at peak times should continue in the medium term. Energy policy decisions in Germany inevitably have an impact …Since the IEA last reviewed Germany’s energy policies in 2007, the country has taken two fundamental policy decisions … accident in March 2011, Germany decided to accelerate the phase-out of nuclear power by 2022 starting with the immediate …

the economy. The political initiative to establish an Iberian electricity market with Spain could increase competition in …

market reform in the electricity and natural gas sectors, and the efforts made toward meeting the country’s emissions … their natural gas and electricity suppliers. Austria has established an independent regulator and non-discriminatory third …

neighbouring countries. These efforts should make regional electricity and gas markets more stable and secure. In the nuclear power … average among IEA countries due to the important role in electricity generation of nuclear power, emissions in the transport … imperative for meeting France’s international and national commitments. In the electricity sector, the co-existence of regulated …

's energy policies and programs. Covering oil, natural gas, renewables, and electricity and lignite, the review also examines … that in recent years, Greece has much progress in reforming its electricity and gas markets, but further reform is needed …

electricity, nuclear power, and co-generation. It also reviews developments in energy RD&D. Key recommendations include pursuing …