Fact sheet

Danish Energy Policy 1970-2010
After four decades, Denmark today is among the leaders in energy savings and renewable energy. These fields have been afforded high priority, results have been impressive and there
has been a consistently stable economic growth throughout the period.

Offshore oil and
gas installations in the North Sea
Up to 3000 people are employed in oil and gas production in the Danish sector of the North Sea. A high safety level and a good working environment are essential and important components of their everyday working lives.

The Clean Development
Mechanism (CDM) - clean energy and development
The CDM system enables climate projects i
in developing countries. Measurable and
documented reductions in greenhouse gases
from projects can be converted into credits.

The Joint Implementation
mechanism -  transfer of technology
The JI mechanism enables ambitious climate i
projects in countries with commitments
under the Kyoto Protocol.


50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions saved
Dalum Papir is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers
of paper based on recycled fibres. The factory produces around 140,000 tonnes of paper a year in an energy-efficient process.



Danish Crown slaughterhouse
wins prize for exceptional standards
During the past 20 years, Danish Crown has reduced energy consumption per pig by 50%. However, the company’s new  mega-slaughterhouse in Horsens is even more ambitious.


Novo Nordisk A/S stops growth in carbon emissions
Since 2003, Novo Nordisk A/S has been optimising
and improving the efficiency of its production through cLEAN® - the company’s own version of Lean - and a climate strategy.



Electricity consumption matches actual demand at Danish Malting Group A/S
Energy accounts for a substantial share of production costs
in malt production. The incentive to save energy is therefore high.



Novozymes is saving energy in many ways
Novozymes A/S supplies enzymes to the world market, where they help customers save energy and is also doing what it can to reduce its own energy consumption.



Bella Center’s carbon emissions reduced by 20%
The Copenhagen trade fair and conference centre
Bella Center, which is hosting COP15, has already met the EU’s climate objective to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2020.



Energy technology - 11% of total Danish goods exports
Green energy technologies today hold a prominent position in total Danish exports of energy technologies, and two-thirds of green energy technologies come from the wind turbine sector.



Heatings from the subsoil to heat 5,000 dwellings
Today geothermal plants can supply one
per cent of Copenhagen homes with district
heating.



Energy makes its mark on the EU agenda
Climate and energy policy is a key cooperation
area in the EU and is based on three pillars: sustainability, security of supply and competitiveness.



Samsø, Renewable Energy Island
In November 1997, the island of Samsø, Denmark was designated as Renewable Energy Island and project Samsø Renewable Energy Island was launched
the same year.


Denmark a leading player in combined heat and power
In Denmark we have been able to reduce our carbon emissions over several decades while our fuel consumption has remained almost unchanged.



Waste incineration - and energy recovery
Waste incineration plants are important
suppliers of heat and electricity in Danish
energy supply. 



Denmark - a success story about wind power
Today wind power is one the most important renewable
energy sources in Denmark.




The test scheme for electric cars
During the period 2008-2012, the Danish Energy Agency is providing a subsidy totalling
DKK 35 million for testing electric cars.



Six official EcoCities are front-runners
EcoCities are municipalities in Denmark which have made special efforts in the energy and climate area.