Abstract

Jn the view of the challenges which Europe is facing today, the European Union has been pursuing fundamental objectives by promoting innovative energy technologies through the THERMJE programme (1990-1994). Building upon the results of the previous periods, the THERMIE programme is now being linked to the JOULE (research and development) programme integrated within the Fourth Framework Programme on Research and Technical Development (19951998). The prime objective is to improve energy security in the broadest sense and to reduce the environmental impacts of the production and use of energy, in particular the emissions of C02. Within this frame, the JOUL,E-THERMIE programme also aims to contribute to the achievements of other important EU objectives such as strengthening the technological basis of energy industry - with benefits for the economy, employment and export potential, support for SMEs, improving social and economic cohesion and contributing to co-operation with third countries.

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Panel 1: Policy and Programmes - Who can deliver DSM?

Panel 2: Programme Evaluation

Panel 4: Human Dimensions

Panel 3: Market Transformation: Innovation, Development and Dissemination

Panel 6: Transportation, Urban Planning and Land Use

Panel 5: Energy Policy for a Sustainable Environment