Energy Policies Of Iea Countries: France 2004 Review (Energy Policies of Iea Countries)

Annotation This publication is part of a series which examines energy policy and market trends in IEA member countries. This review of French energy policy finds that, having been traditionally characterised by centralisation and strong government involvement, it has been largely successful in achieving energy security, environmental protection and economic efficiency. However, the country now needs to adapt to a changing European energy market, in which competition and internationalisation will become increasingly important. The review also recommends that France should proceed with its ambitious plans to cut emissions by 75 per cent by the year 2050, and its 'white certificates' system for improving energy efficiency Preliminaries......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 5 SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS......Page 9 CONCLUSIONS ET RECOMMANDATIONS SYNTHÈSE......Page 17 ORGANISATION OF THE REVIEW......Page 27 ENERGY MARKET AND ENERGY POLICY......Page 31 ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT......Page 59 ENERGY EFFICIENCY......Page 75 RENEWABLE ENERGY......Page 87 FOSSIL FUELS......Page 99 ELECTRICITY......Page 121 NUCLEAR POWER......Page 143 ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT......Page 153 ANNEX ENERGY BALANCES AND KEY STATISTICAL DATA......Page 165 ANNEX INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY SHARED GOALS......Page 169 The International Energy Agency's comprehensive review of France's energy policies and programmes for 2004. It finds that French energy policy--traditionally characterised by centralisation and strong government involvement--has been largely successful in achieving energy security, environmental protection and economic efficiency. The country must now adapt to a changing European energy context in which competition and an increased international scope will play important roles. Note : Les "Conclusions et recommandations-Synthèse" (9 pages) sont en français dans la publication French energy policy - traditionally characterised by centralisation and strong government involvement - has been largely successful in achieving energy security, environmental protection and economic efficiency. The country must now adapt to a changing European energy context in which competition and an increased international scope will play important roles