Energiplanen
Energiplanen is a strategic planning document used by national or regional authorities to guide energy policy over a defined horizon. It aims to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system, while meeting climate and environmental objectives and enhancing energy security. It outlines overarching goals, such as decarbonization targets, shares of renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements, and resilience of infrastructure.
The plan covers various sectors including electricity generation and grid development, heating and cooling, transport, industry,
Development typically involves government ministries in consultation with industry, municipalities, consumers, and independent experts. Scenarios are
Implementation arrangements specify responsible agencies, funding sources, regulatory instruments, and institutional reforms. The plan includes milestones,
Challenges include upfront investment needs, grid integration, social and regional equity, regulatory complexity, and political consensus.
By guiding investments and policy alignment, energiplanen serves as a framework for achieving energy security, emissions