Energy Policy Highlights showcases what the 28 IEA member countries identified as key recent developments in their … energy policies. Each country contribution covers a range of energy-related topics, with best practices and policy examples …. Each contribution underscores the changing nature of both global and domestic energy challenges, as well as the commonality …

The IEA's 2012 review of Australia's energy policies and programmes finds that Australia enjoys the benefit of abundant … and diverse energy resources; it is the world’s ninth-largest energy producer and is one of only three net energy … exporters in the OECD. Its substantial conventional energy resource base includes coal, natural gas, oil and uranium. The …

import terminals; and efficient power plants. This additional capacity provides flexibility and energy security both in the … market integration and ensuring the security of supply and resilience of the energy infrastructure during the transition … should be top priorities. The Netherlands stimulates energy efficiency and innovation in energy-intensive industries along …

The United Kingdom is preparing for a deep decarbonisation of its energy system. The country has decided to halve its …-sector investment in new energy infrastructure is needed. As it seeks concrete solutions to the low-carbon investment challenge, the … supply remains a key focus of energy policy. Fossil fuel production in the United Kingdom has peaked, and a fifth of the …

In October 2014, the European Union (EU) set ambitious climate and energy targets for 2030, confirming its global …. Energy Policies of IEA Countries: European Union – 2014 provides recommendations on how the targets can be reached in a cost …-effective and integrated way, while fostering the competitiveness and energy security of the European Union. The recommendations …

The International Energy Agency (IEA) regularly conducts in-depth peer reviews of the energy policies of its member … countries. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and … energy challenges the country faces and recommends possible solutions to help it achieve a secure and sustainable energy …

For the first time, the IEA has reviewed the energy policies of the European Union which shape the energy use of almost … structures, the EU constitutes a challenge for energy policy makers. Its energy policy has a global impact, not only because of … its 16% share of world energy demand, but also because of the EU leadership in addressing climate change. Strong policy …

production and investment in the energy sector over the past five years. The medium-term outlook for gas/oil production and … supplies and surging production in the United States, Canada’s main export market. Canada maintains the highest energy supply … stringent energy efficiency and emission standards in the buildings, power and transport sectors, but not in industry. To …

Despite the difficult economic climate, Portugal has continued to develop and reform its energy policies since the … previous International Energy Agency (IEA) in-depth review in 2009. These changes have resulted in greater economic activity in … the energy sector, increased renewable energy deployment, further market liberalisation and greater emphasis on energy …

. It has also managed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and increase the use of renewable energy. The country´s economy is … becoming less energy intensive. Belgium has excellent gas transport infrastructure, and its gas market is well-integrated with … challenge for Belgium is to decarbonise the economy while ensuring security of supply and affordability of energy. A long …