EEC energy costs seen higher than U. S. [Need for policy imperative]
Europe's dependence on imported oil, depletion of North Sea oil after 1990, and the relation of economic growth to energy costs combine to make a comprehensive energy policy for Europe imperative. Dr. Guido Brunner, the new commissioner of energy affairs for the Common Market (EEC) sees a widening gap in energy costs compared to all major industrial competitors except Japan unless a policy is developed. Present Common Market policies, which rely on individual countries to pursue programs of conserving, storing, and converting fuels, suffer from differing political and economic interpretations of the energy problem. There is no unified policy to reduce dependence on imports and achieve the goal of producing 13 percent of electricity needs by nuclear energy in 1985. Brunner's appointment was generally well received because of his liberal views and low profile, but there is little optimism that he will be able to accomplish his goal of a comprehensive EEC policy. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7227123
- Journal Information:
- Energy User News; (United States), Vol. 2:7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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