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Decision No. 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multiannual programme for action in the field of energy: “Intelligent Energy-Europe” (2003-2006).

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 176, 15 July 2003, pp. 29-36.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Environmental planning Subsidy/incentive Policy/planning
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Decision adopts for the period 2003-2006 a multiannual programme for actions in the field of energy. The programme aims at supporting sustainable development in the energy context and achieving in particular the following general objectives: security of energy supply, competitiveness and environmental protection. Specific objectives of the programme are identified by article 2. The programme is structured in the following four specific fields: (a) “SAVE”, which concerns the improvement and the rational use of energy; (b) “ALTENER”, which is concerned with the promotion of new and renewable energy sources; (c) “STEER”, which regards support for initiatives relating to all energy aspects of transport, the diversification of fuels, and the promotion of renewable fuels; (d) “COOPENER”, which concerns support for initiatives relative to the promotion of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in developing countries. Community funding is envisaged for each of the four fields above-mentioned.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Commission Decision 2004/21/EC setting up an executive agency, the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency", to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No. 58/2003.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX