About the Norwegian energy sector
The aim of Norwegian energy policy is to provide a suitable framework for maintaining an efficient, climate-friendly and reliable energy supply system.
Industrialisation and the development of modern Norwegian society became possible when people learned to use moving water in rivers and waterfalls to generate electricity.
Municipal, county and central authorities own about 80% of Norway’s electricity production capacity.
Research, development and demonstration are important to increase value creation and contribute to effective and environmentally sound use of Norwegian energy resources.
