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 International Energy Agency's 1999 review of Ireland's energy policies and programmes. It finds that strong growth … in the Irish economy poses considerable challenges for Ireland’s energy policy, but growth also provides resources for … the Government to address energy policy issues in a manner consistent with economic and social objectives. This IEA report …

The International Energy Agency's 2014 review of Austria’s energy policy analyses the energy policy challenges facing … Austria and provides sectoral studies and recommendations for further policy improvements. It finds that Austria's energy … policy rests on three pillars – security of supply, energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. The country …

Since the last in-depth review in 2009, Italy has made strong progress in the development and implementation of energy … policy. The most notable improvement has been the publication of a comprehensive long-term energy strategy. The adoption of … the National Energy Strategy in 2013 sent a strong signal to stakeholders as to the government’s medium- and long …

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 …

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 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 …

Since the last IEA review of the United States was published in 2008, the country’s energy policy landscape has … a reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy system. The most obvious change has been the renaissance … making a substantial contribution to economic activity and competitiveness. Conversely, the expansion in energy production is …