Energy security matters in the EU energy roadmap

This research paper proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing energy security within low-carbon energy scenarios, using the EU Energy Roadmap as a case study to argue for a broader definition of energy security beyond import dependency.

• The authors argue that energy security on the EU political agenda is frequently defined too narrowly, focusing primarily on security of supply or dependency on imports.
• The paper identifies a more comprehensive set of energy security dimensions for assessing low-carbon scenarios, which includes geopolitical security, security of demand, and issues regarding affordability and availability.
• The document suggests that EU energy policy would be improved by adopting a broader framing of energy security and utilizing structured assessments to understand the security implications of energy transitions, noting that international relations and future climate treaties are significant external factors.

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} }