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EU Emissions Trading System Phase 3 (2013-2020)
…revision introduced new rules for the EU ETS, which came into effect at the start of the current, third, trading period (2013-2020) on 1 January 2013. The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a cap-and-trade system in force in all EU countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The system limits emissions from more than 11 000 energy-intensive power stations and industrial plants, as well as airlines operating between these countries. The system covers nearly half of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions. Phase 3 covers 2013-2020, while Phase 4 will cover 2021-2030…
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Pollution Control Act
…and to reduce existing pollution, to reduce the quantity of waste and to promote better waste management. The Act applies to sources of pollution and of waste within the realm, to any threat of pollution within the realm and to sources of pollution or any threat of pollution within the Economic Zone of Norway if the source of pollution is a Norwegian vessel or installation, or otherwise to the extent decided by the King. It also applies to exploration for and production and utilization of natural subsea resources on the Norwegian part of the continental shelf, including decommissioning of facilities…
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Global Methane Pledge Energy Pathway
…Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, and Oman launched the Global Methane Pledge Energy Pathway to catalyse methane emissions reductions in the oil and gas sector, thereby advancing both climate progress and energy security.The Energy Pathway is a critical implementation step of the Global Methane Pledge that will accelerate deployment of the fastest and most cost-effective methane mitigation solutions available today. The GMP Energy Pathway aims to encourage all nations to:Capture the maximum potential of cost-effective methane mitigation in the oil and gas sector, andEliminate routine flaring as soon as possible, and no later than 2030…
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Agreement on clean heavy-duty vehicles
…agreement that aims for all new heavy-duty vehicles (e.g. trucks) and buses to be emission-free from 2040 to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050. Further, by 2030, 30% of all newly sold trucks and buses must not emit CO2, and by 2050 all CO2-emitting trucks and buses must not be in operation. The agreement has been signed by 15 countries including: Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Wales.
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Petroleum Act (Act of 29 November 1996 No. 72 relating to petroleum activities)
…of petroleum that can be produced, injected or cold-ventilated (§4-4). Operators have strict, and joint-and-several, liability for pollution damage (§§7-3, 8-4). The law grants the regulator enforcement and inspection authority (§10-3) (penalty provisions, §§10-13, 16, and 17); recordkeeping and reporting authority (§10-4); and the authority to issue rules (§10-18). The law separately spells out the obligations of the limited liability company owned by Norway for its own exploration and production (§11). The Ministry is authorised to issue administrative decisions or regulations to implement this act against the company (§11-10).
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Participation in Baltic Energy Efficiency Group (BEEG)
…The assessment included technologies, financing and legislation.The Group's action programme embodied:CHP-strategy;Facility for financing small-scale energy efficiency projects, CHP and renewables;Market Transformation Programme;Flexible framework for improving the efficiency of collaborative projects and actions.In order to reach this goal Energy Efficiency Development Forum (EEDF) was establiched; - "Baltic Sea Region Energy Efficiency Week" was scheduled to happen annualy.Countries that participated in BEEG: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden. European Commission was represented by its the Directorate General for Transport and Energy BEEG ceased to exists in 2005.
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Investment aid and conditional loans to support development and deployment of energy and climate efficient technologies and measures through Enova SF
…main goal is to contribute to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and increased security of supply for energy in addition to technology development which in the long run also contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. This main goal is elaborated through three part goals. Enova shall contribute to:-Reduced GHG emissions, contributing to fulfilling Norway's 2030 climate commitments;-Increased innovation in energy and climate technology aimed at a transition to a low carbon society;-Increased security of supply though flexible and efficient capacity and energy use. Enova offers investment aid and conditional loans to projects within the aforementioned fields…
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EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
…scheme has been available for participation by companies since 1995 and was originally restricted to companies in industrial sectors. Since 2001 EMAS has been open to all economic sectors and all types of organisations in the public and private sector which want to improve their environmental performance. It applies to all 27 Member States of the European Union, to the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and to the Candidate countries for EU membership (Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey). Since 2004 EMAS allows organisations to progress from ISO 14001 to EMAS without duplicating their efforts…
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Climate Status and Plan 2026
In October 2022 the Støre Government presented its first Climate Status and Plan. The government has since presented Climate Status and Plan annually. Climate Status and Plan for 2026 was presented in October 2025 and presents the governments climate action plan for 2030 and 2035. Norway has entered into an agreement with the EU to take part in EU climate legislation for the period 2021-2030. The climate cooperation covers the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS), the Effort Sharing Regulation for non-ETS emissions (ESR), and the land-use, land-use change and forestry regulation (LULUCF). Climate Status and…
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Gaining an Edge Summary for policymakers
Energy efficiency delivers more than energy savings and emission reductions – it can also improve the competitiveness of countries and firms. From increased profitability to job creation, energy efficiency helps firms compete amid high costs, growing demand, and rising trade pressures. In today’s global context, energy efficiency is not only a matter of energy policy, but also of economic policy.Today the world’s industries can produce nearly 20% more value for a given amount of energy than they could two decades ago. This progress has yielded significant benefits at the country level. G20 countries have doubled their economic output…
