Energy Policies of IEA Countries.

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The International Energy Agency's periodic review of France's energy policies and programmes. This 2009 edition finds that the energy policy of France seeks to achieve a balance between the environmentally responsible production and use of energy, the growth and competitiveness of the economy, and secure and competitively priced energy and infrastructure. To meet these objectives, the French government in 2007 launched an impressive environmental programme, Grenelle de l'Environnement, which sets ambitious targets, particularly in the buildings and transport sectors. The government has also.  Read more... TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND KEY RECOMMENDATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY KEY RECOMMENDATIONS PART I -- POLICY ANALYSIS GENERAL ENERGY POLICY ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY PART II -- SECTOR ANALYSIS FOSSIL FUELS RENEWABLE ENERGY ELECTRICITY NUCLEAR POWER PART III -- ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND R PART IV -- ANNEXES ANNEX A -- ORGANISATION OF THE REVIEW ANNEX B -- ENERGY BALANCES AND KEY STATISTICAL DATA ANNEX C -- INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY "SHARED GOALS" ANNEX D -- GLOSSARY AND LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.