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In 2006, the Norwegian Government established a national combined target of 30 Terra Watt hours of increased annual production of renewable energy and energy efficiency (from 2001 to) by the year 2016.
In 2006, the Norwegian Government established a national combined target of 30 Terra Watt hours of increased annual production of renewable energy and energy efficiency (from 2001 to) by the year 2016.
This is a highly prioritised area for the Government – which is why we increased the funding levels dramatically this year.
This is a highly prioritised area for the Government – which is why we increased the funding levels dramatically this year.
Enova, the state enterprise for renewable energy development and energy efficiency, is our most important instrument in this respect.
Enova, the state enterprise for renewable energy development and energy efficiency, is our most important instrument in this respect.
Specifically, we have high ambitions regarding bio-energy and land-based wind power development.
Specifically, we have high ambitions regarding bio-energy and land-based wind power development.
We have launched a strategy for bio-energy which will not only increase the utilisation of our bio resources in Norway, but contribute to our security of supply situation on the whole.
We have launched a strategy for bio-energy which will not only increase the utilisation of our bio resources in Norway, but contribute to our security of supply situation on the whole.
Moreover, our ambitions regarding a three terawatt-hour development of wind power is well on the way to be met.
Moreover, our ambitions regarding a three terawatt-hour development of wind power is well on the way to be met.
By January 2008, licensing applications totalling around 4000 mega watts had been registered with the authorities.
By January 2008, licensing applications totalling around 4000 mega watts had been registered with the authorities.
--- We are all part of the total pattern of consumption.
--- We are all part of the total pattern of consumption.
According to the International Energy Agency, the global potential for energy saving is massive.
According to the International Energy Agency, the global potential for energy saving is massive.
For instance, if China replaces all air-conditioning and refrigerators with the most energy efficient option, it would be saving energy equivalent to the capacity of the Three Gorges by 2020.
For instance, if China replaces all air-conditioning and refrigerators with the most energy efficient option, it would be saving energy equivalent to the capacity of the Three Gorges by 2020.
We have a large unrealised potential for energy efficiency here in Norway as well, and the issue remains high on the Government’s agenda.
We have a large unrealised potential for energy efficiency here in Norway as well, and the issue remains high on the Government’s agenda.
In 2007, Enova signed contracts which will secure reductions in energy consumption corresponding to 1.2 terawatt hours.
In 2007, Enova signed contracts which will secure reductions in energy consumption corresponding to 1.2 terawatt hours.
The largest part of the reductions will come from improved energy management in industry.
The largest part of the reductions will come from improved energy management in industry.
Research and technology development
Research and technology development
We are well-positioned technically, politically and socially to use our renewable energy capacity to serve the common good.
We are well-positioned technically, politically and socially to use our renewable energy capacity to serve the common good.
Norwegian companies within the energy sector are strong, both at home and abroad.
Norwegian companies within the energy sector are strong, both at home and abroad.
As part of an agreement between the Government and most of the opposition parties, it was decided to increase spending levels considerably on research on renewable energy sources and CCS.
As part of an agreement between the Government and most of the opposition parties, it was decided to increase spending levels considerably on research on renewable energy sources and CCS.
Next year public funding will increase by 36 million Euros.
Next year public funding will increase by 36 million Euros.
This is a political milestone for me and my government.
This is a political milestone for me and my government.
But the money is not well spent if we do not have a clear idea of where it is put to good use.
But the money is not well spent if we do not have a clear idea of where it is put to good use.
We have to lend ears to the industry and the actors who perform the actual R&D work.
We have to lend ears to the industry and the actors who perform the actual R&D work.
The stakeholders.
The stakeholders.
Together with the industry and the research community, we have come up with a common strategy for research on energy efficiency and renewable energy, Energy 21.
Together with the industry and the research community, we have come up with a common strategy for research on energy efficiency and renewable energy, Energy 21.
Energy 21 is a result of a unique cooperative effort.
Energy 21 is a result of a unique cooperative effort.
The Government’s ambition is to become a net exporter of renewable energy and green technology.
The Government’s ambition is to become a net exporter of renewable energy and green technology.
Energy 21 will help us realise our ambitious objectives for the energy sector.
Energy 21 will help us realise our ambitious objectives for the energy sector.
Novel energy technologies may provide us with new industrial opportunities, much like the petroleum sector has been – and still is.
Novel energy technologies may provide us with new industrial opportunities, much like the petroleum sector has been – and still is.
Energy 21 highlights five specific areas for where R&D resources should be spent:
Energy 21 highlights five specific areas for where R&D resources should be spent:
- Energy efficiency
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable power production – specifically hydro power, wind offshore and onshore and solar power.
- Renewable power production – specifically hydro power, wind offshore and onshore and solar power.
- Low emissions heating
- Low emissions heating
- An energy system for future needs
- An energy system for future needs
- Business framework and society impact
- Business framework and society impact
The wind power potential is vast in Norway.
The wind power potential is vast in Norway.
Both on land and off shore.
Both on land and off shore.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is now working on a national strategy for power production from marine energy sources.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is now working on a national strategy for power production from marine energy sources.
Offshore windmills are a very clear example where technology transfer from the petroleum and marine industries benefit renewable energy production.
Offshore windmills are a very clear example where technology transfer from the petroleum and marine industries benefit renewable energy production.
An exciting scenario is a future European Super Grid where European electricity infrastructure is linked together on a large scale.
An exciting scenario is a future European Super Grid where European electricity infrastructure is linked together on a large scale.
Off shore wind can supply large parts of the electricity demand, with Norwegian hydro power serving as back-up batteries.
Off shore wind can supply large parts of the electricity demand, with Norwegian hydro power serving as back-up batteries.
There is no doubt that a large scale development of floating offshore wind turbines off the coast of Norway would be a quantum leap for renewable energy production.
There is no doubt that a large scale development of floating offshore wind turbines off the coast of Norway would be a quantum leap for renewable energy production.
Solar energy is in abundance globally.
Solar energy is in abundance globally.
And there are numerous ways to tap this resource.
And there are numerous ways to tap this resource.
Norwegian companies have been able to enter this market successfully, thanks to a combination of entrepreneurship and key competencies.
Norwegian companies have been able to enter this market successfully, thanks to a combination of entrepreneurship and key competencies.
It is not a coincidence.
It is not a coincidence.
As I said earlier, we have a large process industry sector and as well as highly skilled competence in material technology.
As I said earlier, we have a large process industry sector and as well as highly skilled competence in material technology.
This has proven to be solid stepping stones towards the establishment of what are now global companies: I think it is impressive that we now see Norwegian companies setting up facilities in Singapore.
This has proven to be solid stepping stones towards the establishment of what are now global companies: I think it is impressive that we now see Norwegian companies setting up facilities in Singapore.
REC is a good example.
REC is a good example.
In order to strengthen our best research and development institutions, the Government has chosen to set up Research Centres for Environmentally Friendly Energy.
In order to strengthen our best research and development institutions, the Government has chosen to set up Research Centres for Environmentally Friendly Energy.
Following the Energy 21 strategy, these Centres are supposed to support our best qualified R&D establishments within CCS and renewable energy.
Following the Energy 21 strategy, these Centres are supposed to support our best qualified R&D establishments within CCS and renewable energy.
The first call for proposals was held earlier this year.
The first call for proposals was held earlier this year.
To my pleasure, there was a rather overwhelming interest from the research sector.
To my pleasure, there was a rather overwhelming interest from the research sector.
Five to seven of the applicants will achieve Centre status and the successful ones will be selected early next year.
Five to seven of the applicants will achieve Centre status and the successful ones will be selected early next year.
We need the same initiative and the same boldness to face today’s challenges as the petroleum pioneers proved forty years ago
We need the same initiative and the same boldness to face today’s challenges as the petroleum pioneers proved forty years ago
There remains much to be done until renewable alternatives will make a very substantial difference in the energy mix.
There remains much to be done until renewable alternatives will make a very substantial difference in the energy mix.
Many obstacles will have to be overcome if we are to realise a scenario where offshore wind parks are connected to Europe in one, large grid.
Many obstacles will have to be overcome if we are to realise a scenario where offshore wind parks are connected to Europe in one, large grid.
And before then, other alternatives which we do not see as clearly today might have come up.
And before then, other alternatives which we do not see as clearly today might have come up.
However, no progress will be made without the industrial strength and know-how which is represented in the industries and research institutions.
However, no progress will be made without the industrial strength and know-how which is represented in the industries and research institutions.
I hope and believe that ScanREF can be a part of the process where ideas and visions turn into reality.
I hope and believe that ScanREF can be a part of the process where ideas and visions turn into reality.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg sent a letter of condolences today to Prime Minister Singh, after the bomb explosions in Mumbai.
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg har i dag sendt kondolansebrev til statsminister Singh i India etter bombingen i Mumbai.
No.: 96-06 Date: 2006.12.07
Nr.: 96-06 Dato: 12.07.06
Prime Minister Stoltenberg sends condolences to India
Statsministeren kondolerer Indias statsminister
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg sent the following letter today to Prime Minister Singh, after the bomb explosions in Mumbai:
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg har i dag sendt følgende kondolansebrev til statsminister Singh i India etter bombingen i Mumbai:
"On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to express my deepest sympathy with the Indian people and the Indian Government after the tragic loss of life in the series of bomb explosions in Mumbai yesterday.
"On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to express my deepest sympathy with the Indian people and the Indian Government after the tragic loss of life in the series of bomb explosions in Mumbai yesterday.
I would like to extend my condolences to the families of those who were killed and my sympathy to the many that were injured.
I would like to extend my condolences to the families of those who were killed and my sympathy to the many that were injured.
Norway condemns these terrible acts in the strongest terms.
Norway condemns these terrible acts in the strongest terms.
Together we must continue to fight terrorism with determination and resolve, and to do everything in our power to protect human life and dignity.
Together we must continue to fight terrorism with determination and resolve, and to do everything in our power to protect human life and dignity.
Jens Stoltenberg"
Jens Stoltenberg"
Speech at UN Climate Change Conference in Bali
Tale til FNs klimakonferanse på Bali
I have come here directly from the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremonies in Oslo.
I have come here directly from the Nobel Peace Prize Award ceremonies in Oslo.
There we celebrated the achievements of the International Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore.
There we celebrated the achievements of the International Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore.
Once again this prestigious prize serves as an inspiration to a great cause.
Once again this prestigious prize serves as an inspiration to a great cause.
The IPCC under its chair Dr. Pauchauri has provided the facts.
The IPCC under its chair Dr. Pauchauri has provided the facts.
Al Gore has communicated the message in a way that we cannot ignore.
Al Gore has communicated the message in a way that we cannot ignore.
Together they have made 2007 a turning point in our history.
Together they have made 2007 a turning point in our history.
The last remainder of any reasonable doubt about the threats of climate change has finally been put to rest.
The last remainder of any reasonable doubt about the threats of climate change has finally been put to rest.
We therefore all congratulate Dr. Pauchauri and Al Gore with the Nobel Peace Prize so well deserved.
We therefore all congratulate Dr. Pauchauri and Al Gore with the Nobel Peace Prize so well deserved.
Another Nobel Laureate, Desmond Tutu, said: “To ignore the challenge of global warming may be criminal.”
Another Nobel Laureate, Desmond Tutu, said: “To ignore the challenge of global warming may be criminal.”
And he added: “The future of our fragile, beautiful planet is in our hands.”
And he added “The future of our fragile, beautiful planet is in our hands.”
Therefore, in Bali we must agree to launch a negotiation process to reach a comprehensive global agreement on climate change - a Bali road map.
Therefore, in Bali we must agree to launch a negotiation process to reach a comprehensive global agreement on climate change - a Bali road map.
Our objective must be that global temperatures rise no more than 2 degrees.
Our objective must be that global temperatures rise no more than 2 degrees.
And that global emissions peak no later than 2015.
And that global emissions peak no later than 2015.
Those who think that we can return to business as usual after Bali are wrong.
Those who think that we can return to business as usual after Bali are wrong.
We face tough decisions.
We face tough decisions.
And future generations will judge us on our actions.
And future generations will judge us on our actions.
Norway will do its utmost.
Norway will do its utmost.
We will over-fulfil our Kyoto commitment by 10 percentage points by 2012.
We will over-fulfil our Kyoto commitment by 10 percentage points by 2012.
We will reduce or off-set 30 per cent of our emissions by 2020.
We will reduce or off-set 30 per cent of our emissions by 2020.
And we will become carbon neutral at the latest by 2050 by financing emission reductions both at home and abroad.
And we will become carbon neutral at the latest by 2050 by financing emission reductions both at home and abroad.
Therefore, the new agreement must include all major emitters.
Therefore, the new agreement must include all major emitters.
It must be just and workable.
It must be just and workable.
The rich countries bear the historical responsibility for the state we are in.
The rich countries bear the historical responsibility for the state we are in.
And the rich countries must shoulder the main burden of reversing climate change.
And the rich countries must shoulder the main burden of reversing climate change.
For cutting emissions in their own countries.
For cutting emissions in their own countries.
And for financing cuts in the developing world.
And for financing cuts in the developing world.
The challenge is indeed a daunting one.
The challenge is indeed a daunting one.
However, we can succeed.
However we can succeed.
By carbon capture and storage and the prevention of deforestation alone, we can make a major step towards our goal.
By carbon capture and storage and the prevention of deforestation alone, we can make a major step towards our goal.
The release of CO2 from power generation, large scale industrial sites and deforestation alone accounts for almost half of the total emissions.
The release of CO2 from power generation, large scale industrial sites and deforestation alone accounts for almost half of the total emissions.
Significant reductions could be achieved through effective measures in these sectors.
Significant reductions could be achieved through effective measures in these sectors.
The technology we need is within our reach.
The technology we need is within our reach.
The Norwegian Government has embarked on an ambitious programme for carbon capture and storage.
The Norwegian Government has embarked on an ambitious programme for carbon capture and storage.
Within a few years, we aim to operate a full-scale facility installed at a large-scale power plant.
Within a few years, we aim to operate a full-scale facility installed at a large-scale power plant.
Already, we have 10 years’ experience of safely storing CO2 under the sea-bed.
Already, we have 10 years’ experience of safely storing CO2 under the sea-bed.
Carbon capture and storage could become an important solution to the threat of climate change.
Carbon capture and storage could become an important solution to the threat of climate change.
I strongly believe that such projects must be given Clean Development Mechanism status.
I strongly believe that such projects must be given Clean Development Mechanism status.
Through effective measures against deforestation we can achieve large cuts in greenhouse gas emissions - quickly and at low cost.
Through effective measures against deforestation we can achieve large cuts in greenhouse gas emissions - quickly and at low cost.
The technology is well known and has been available for thousands of years.
The technology is well known and has been available for thousands of years.
Everybody knows how not to cut down a tree.
Everybody knows how not to cut down a tree.
Therefore I am pleased to announce that the Norwegian government is prepared to increase its support to prevent deforestation in developing countries to more than 500 million US dollars a year.
Therefore I am pleased to announce that the Norwegian government is prepared to increase its support to prevent deforestation in developing countries to more than 500 million US dollars a year.
I urge other countries to join us in these efforts.
I urge other countries to join us in these efforts.
But we have to work out systems that ensure that emission reductions are real.
But we have to work out systems that ensure that emission reductions are real.
We are going to pursue this together with the UN, the World Bank and partner countries.
We are going to pursue this together with the UN, the World Bank and partner countries.
Mr President, In order to mobilise the resources necessary, we need to put a price on carbon.
Mr President, In order to mobilise the resources necessary, we need to put a price on carbon.
Then we create incentives to behave climate friendly.
Then we create incentives to behave climate friendly.
Then we make polluters pay for their emissions.
Then we make polluters pay for their emissions.
Therefore we have to create a global system of carbon trading and CO2 taxes.
Therefore we have to create a global system of carbon trading and CO2 taxes.
Mr President, The post-Bali process will be demanding.
Mr President, The post-Bali process will be demanding.
It will require difficult compromises from all of us.
It will require difficult compromises from all of us.
To facilitate this process, Norway is ready to sponsor a meeting of the parties leading up to Copenhagen.
To facilitate this process, Norway is ready to sponsor a meeting of the parties leading up to Copenhagen.
The climate challenge is enormous, but so are the potential rewards and opportunities for growth and positive change.
The climate challenge is enormous, but so are the potential rewards and opportunities for growth and positive change.
Al Gore said in his Nobel lecture earlier this week: “For now we still have the power to choose our fate.”
Al Gore said in his Nobel lecture earlier this week: “For now we still have the power to choose our fate.”
And he asked: “Have we the will to act vigorously and in time?”
And he asked: “Have we the will to act vigorously and in time?”
The response from Bali must be: We have the will; we have the means; and we have the determination to act.
The response from Bali must be: We have the will; we have the means; and we have the determination to act.
On Housing Policy
On Housing Policy
Summary in English (PDF)
Summary in English (PDF)
Recommendation from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 6 February 2004, and approved by the Cabinet the same day.
Recommendation from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 6 February 2004, and approved by the Cabinet the same day.
(Bondevik Government II)
(Bondevik Government II)
The report was approved by the Parliament 14 June 2004.
The report was approved by the Parliament 14 June 2004.
On Housing Policy - Summary in English
On Housing Policy - Summary in English
‘I congratulate this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai.
- Jeg gratulerer Kailash Satyarthi og Malala Yousafzai med Nobels fredspris i 2014.
An education is the most important thing we can give our children.
Skolegang er det viktigste vi kan gi våre barn.
Education helps to lift children out of poverty and secure their rights.
Utdanning hjelper barn ut av fattigdom og sikrer barns rettigheter.
Education is essential for peace and sustainable development,’ Ms Solberg said.
Dette er en forutsetning for fred og bærekraftig utvikling, sier statsministeren.
‘I met Malala last summer, and look forward to meeting both her and Kailash Satyarthi when they come to Oslo for the award ceremony.
- Jeg møtte Malala i sommer, og gleder meg til å møte både henne og Satyarthi i forbindelse med prisutdelingen.
Prime Minister congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winners
Statsministeren gratulerer vinnerne av Nobels fredspris
The Government announced the 23rd round on the 20th of January 2015.
Regjeringen lyste ut 23. konsesjonsrunde 20. januar 2015.
"New exploration acreage is crucial for long-term activity and value creation in the petroleum sector, and thus employment throughout the country.
- Nytt leteareal er en bærebjelke for langsiktig aktivitet og verdiskaping i petroleumsnæringen og dermed sysselsetting over hele landet.