Energy Supply

The Energy Supply Sections goal is to develop a socioeconomically and environmentally optimal energy sector for the benefit of consumers.
    

Our duties involve the entire chain of energy supply - from the production of electricity and heat to the transport of energy through pipes and lines to individual users.

 
We help to establish the proper frameworks and tools to ensure that, for example:

• there is a sufficient and secure energy supply;
• the energy sector grows cost-effectively;
• energy companies and operations contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
• greater use of renewable energy is promoted in the Danish energy supply.

   
The Energy Supply Section is also concerned with European and international tasks. For example, the EU and Nordic Council of Ministers’ policies concerning a more sustainable energy sector and improved supply security are of great importance for Danish energy policy.

  
Our principal duties are to:
  

• Develop and administer legislation in the field;
• Establish administrative rules on specific topics;
• Issue permits for constructing high-voltage plants, wind turbines, wave power plants, and other types of power plants;
• Issue and renew licenses for grid-distribution and energy production companies, etc.;
• Hold tenders for offshore wind farms;
• Take on planning assignments;
• Administer CO2 quota registration;
• Collect data and statistics; and
• Participate in relevant international forums such as the EU and the Nordic Council of Ministers.