A more perfect energy union

High oil prices, Europe's energy dependency on OPEC and Russia, new insecurities concerning long-term availability of fossil fuels, and the urgency of new greenhouse gas mitigation measures have revived a debate on the need for a European energy policy. Recommendations have been made for the EC...

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Published in:IEEE power & energy magazine 2006-07, Vol.4 (4), p.47-56
Main Authors: Camyab, A., McConnach, J.S.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Availability
Carbon dioxide
Energy policy
Environmental economics
Europe
Fossil fuels
Gas industry
Global warming
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Monitoring
Natural gas
Petroleum
Protocols
Russia
Security
Sulfur hexafluoride
Unions
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Summary:High oil prices, Europe's energy dependency on OPEC and Russia, new insecurities concerning long-term availability of fossil fuels, and the urgency of new greenhouse gas mitigation measures have revived a debate on the need for a European energy policy. Recommendations have been made for the EC to devise a strategic EU energy review to be presented to the Council and Parliament on a regular basis, covering all energy policy issues. This would constitute a regular stocktaking and action plan for the EC and Parliament, monitoring progress and identifying new challenges and responses on all aspects of energy policy
ISSN:1540-7977
1558-4216
DOI:10.1109/MPAE.2006.1657719