Research and Study ProgrammesCurrently the Institute has a number of Programmes actually running and a wide range of useful results and deliverables.

Research and Study Programmes

Energy policy forms the main instrument in the hands of governments in order to influence the way that energy is generated, supplied and used. This programme examines the energy policies of the variou

As the world is experiencing unprecedented geopolitical turmoil following a long period of peace in the post WW2 period, energy security is fast becoming an area of immense importance.

Closely monitoring the performance and further development of electricity and gas markets in SE Europe

The Programme examines the further use of renewable energy sources across the region and establishing limits for their penetration in the energy system

Improving Energy Efficiency in SE Europe is gaining traction and has risen at the top of the action scale of the urgent measures that need to be taken in order to lower greenhouse gas emissions

Energy poverty refers to the situation where individuals, elderly people, households or communities lack access to adequate, affordable, and reliable energy services to meet their basic needs. The pro

The Institute has for a number of years been involved in studies concerning the relationship between energy and employment. The Programme aims to understand better the impact on employment from energy

The “Energy & Innovation” programme is the latest addition to the Institute’s areas of work. The decision to augment IENE’s portfolio with one more programme, stems from the huge interest by its membe

Green Light Fuels -The transition to green fuels in SE Europe is gaining momentum as countries in the region work to reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy security, supported by a mix of EU

Energy technologies are an integral part of all energy markets and a prerequisite for efficient primary energy utilization, whether these are conventional or alternative. The Programme covers a range

Nuclear energy is already used for power generation by five countries in the region. Between them, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia/Slovenia, have some 6.0 GW of nuclear installed capacity, which i

The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the region’s energy and mineral resource base, with a particular focus on hydrocarbons and critical raw materials (CRMs)