This report synthesises data from a range of sources to estimate the size of subsidies to the energy sector in the 15 pre-2004 Member States of the European Union. It finds that the level of subsidies to fossil fuels remains high despite their environmental impacts, while support for renewable...

This brochure explains the EU directive on the promotion of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport. The current types of biofuels are summarised and the directive is set in the wider context of European and international commitments and objectives on security of energy supply,...

This brochure explains the EU directive on electricity from renewable energy sources. Current technologies for green electricity generation are summarised and the directive is set in the wider context of European and international commitments on greenhouse gas emissions and the security of...