Energy

The shift from a society dependent on fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources is vital in the combat against climate change. Sweden works on national-, regional and international levels to stimulate a growing industry for renewables. This page contains some articles, documents and links on this process.

New Energy and climate policy
On Thursday February 5, the Government presented a sustainable energy and climate policy for the environment, competitiveness and long-term stability.
A sustainable energy and climate policy for the environment, competitiveness and long-term stability

Minister for Environment, Andreas Carlgren comments on the energy and climate policy agreement

Speech by Sweden's Industry Minister at European Offshore Wind Conference
Sweden's Minister of Industry, Ms. Maud Olofsson gave a speech in Germany on 4 December 2007, at the European Offshore Wind Conference.

Speech by Sweden's Minister for EU Affairs at international conference on energy security
Speech by Cecilia Malmström, Minister for EU Affairs, at the Vilnius Energy Security Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania on October 11, 2007
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Speech by Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade at international conference on biofuels
Speech by Sten Tolgfors, Minister for Foreign Trade (at the time), at the International Conference on Biofuels in Brussels, Belgium on July 5, 2007
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Swedes want more renewable energy
More people than ever in Sweden want the country to expand its use of environmentally friendly energy sources.
Read more on the website of Radio Sweden