Nordic Programme for Co-operation on Energy Policy 2018–2020

The Nordic energy ministers present a new Nordic energy policy co-operation programme for the period 2018–2021.The vision for Nordic energy co-operation is to develop Nordic energy systems through strong, trust-based, adaptable co-operation in order to secure the world’s most integrated and intelligent low-emission green economy, characterised by security of supply and a high level of competitiveness.Nordic energy co-operation in the period 2018–2021 will specifically address the following areas:• Further development of the Nordic electricity market• Renewable energy• Energy efficiency• Exchange of information and dialogue on the Nordic countries’ energy policies and strategies• Energy research and innovation, via Nordic Energy Research• The Nordic Region in Europe, including implementation of the EU Energy Union• Neighbouring countries, particularly the Baltic states• Energy-related transport issues• The energy sector in the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland• Other horizontal programmes and projects, as well as international co-operation.