Energy and sustainable development: multiannual programme "Intelligent Energy for Europe", 2003-2006

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Eryl MCNALLY (PES, UK) making some amendments to the "Intelligent Energy for Europe" programme. (Please refer to the document dated 21/10/02.) Parliament also specified the following: -access to information on forthcoming programmes must be readily available to current and possible future participants; -the Commission must ensure the systematic dissemination and evaluation of the results of all initiatives funded under the programmes; -the results of the initiative funded under the programme must be made easily accessible for the public. With regard to the European Intelligent Energy Agency, Parliament stated that this was needed to ensure that best practices are quickly replicated across the EU and to facilitate the introduction and deployment of new technologies, leading to associated environmental and economic benefits.�