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Creating unfair competition with coal, oil and gas? (Photo: European Commission)

Norwegian support for clean energy may breach EU rules

Norwegian state funding of environmently friendly energy, such as wind and solar power, may be in breach of EU competition rules.

The Brussels-based EFTA Surveillance Authority has launched investigations into Norwegian public funding of wind- and sun-based energy production and of projects to reduce energy consumption, reports Norwegian daily Nationen.

The EU allows public support of renewable energy production if it is more expensive to produce than using fossil fuels, but the s...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Creating unfair competition with coal, oil and gas? (Photo: European Commission)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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