Energy security matters in the EU energy roadmap

The paper argues that energy security in the EU is often framed too narrowly, focusing primarily on import dependency and security of supply. It proposes a broader assessment framework that includes availability, affordability, security of demand, and geopolitical security, while noting that external factors like international climate treaties and relations significantly influence energy security outcomes.

• Energy security within the EU political agenda is frequently limited to a narrow focus on security of supply or import dependency.
• A comprehensive assessment of energy security in low-carbon scenarios should incorporate geopolitical security, security of demand, as well as issues of affordability and availability.
• Energy security outcomes are influenced by external variables, specifically international relations and future international climate treaties.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2015). Energy security matters in the EU energy roadmap. https://www.sei.org/publications/energy-security-matters-in-the-eu-energy-roadmap/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Energy security matters in the EU energy roadmap. 2015. https://www.sei.org/publications/energy-security-matters-in-the-eu-energy-roadmap/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Stockholm Environment Institute |title=Energy security matters in the EU energy roadmap |date=12 April 2015 |url=https://www.sei.org/publications/energy-security-matters-in-the-eu-energy-roadmap/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2015energy, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Energy security matters in the EU energy roadmap}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2015}, month = apr, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/energy-security-matters-in-the-eu-energy-roadmap/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }