Data and maps

Write to us

For the public:

For media and journalists:

Contact EEA staff

Contact the web team

FAQ

Making the switch, promoting energy efficient lighting in the EU: With the nights drawing in, the question of lighting our homes and public places is once again on people's minds. This video shows how the European Union encourages schemes to switch to energy efficient lighting in private homes, at the workplace and on the streets.
Located in Environmental topics › Energy › Multimedia
Share of renewable electricity in gross electricity production (%) 1990-2010 and 2010 indicative targets: The renewable electricity share in Norway is above 100% in some years because a part of the (renewable) electricity generated domestically is exported to other countries. No data is available for Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Renewable electricity as a percentage of gross electricity consumption, 2010: The renewable electricity directive (2001/77/EC) defines renewable electricity as the share of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in total electricity consumption. The latter includes imports and exports of electricity. The electricity generated from pumping in hydropower plants is included in total electricity consumption but it is not included as a renewable source of energy.
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Green tip - the battery charger: Located in Multimedia centre
Average efficiency of the electric sector (2010): The figure shows the average efficiency in the electric sector in 2010
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Households' final energy consumption per capita in EEA member countries, 2005 and 2010: The graph shows the average per capita final energy consumption of households in 2005 and 2010, divided into electricity consumption and other energy types
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Share of renewable electricity in gross electricity consumption (%) 1990-2009 and 2010 indicative targets: The renewable electricity share in Norway is above 100% in some years because a part of the (renewable) electricity generated domestically is exported to other countries. No data is available for Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Intelligent shopping: energy efficient appliances: European consumers aren’t fully aware of the advantages to be gained by new and efficient electrical appliances. When buying new appliances, it is essential for the consumer to be able to make a well-informed choice. The industry, pushed by the European Commission, has invested in products able to provide a high performance while reducing the environmental impact.
Located in Environmental topics › Energy › Multimedia
Energy and environment: democratisation of power: European Parliament - Joint Parliamentary Meeting on "Energy and Sustainable Development", presentation by Prof. Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director, European Environment Agency. Strasbourg, November 20 2008.
Located in Environmental topics › Energy › Multimedia
Renewable electricity as a percentage of gross electicity consumption, 2009: Renewable electricity as a percentage of gross electricity consumption, 2009. The renewable electricity directive (2001/77/EC) defines renewable electricity as the share of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in total electricity consumption. The latter includes imports and exports of electricity. The electricity generated from pumping in hydropower plants is included in total electricity consumption but it is not included as a renewable source of energy.
Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs