Enhance energy security
Enhance energy security by supporting infrastructure projects diversifying energy supply sources and routes.
Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic’s energy policies have made significant progress. Along with its neighbours and with support from the European Union, the country has strengthened cross-border connections for electricity, natural gas and oil, improving its energy security and increasing market competition.
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The key objectives of the Slovak energy policy agenda are increasing efficiency in the power and end‐use sectors, reducing energy intensity, reducing dependence on energy imports, expanding the use of nuclear power, increasing the share of renewables in the heat and electricity sectors, and supporting the use of alternative fuels for transport. With these sound objectives in place, the government should now focus on the cost‐effective implementation of the adopted policies through concrete actions.
Energy policy in the Slovak Republic is driven to a large extent by EU directives and requirements, particularly with respect to liberalising gas and electricity markets. Energy policy is also driven by high dependence on energy imports from Russia, making energy security a strong focus area.
The government should focus on incorporating ambitious targets for 2030 on energy security, CO2 emissions and energy markets; continuing to decarbonise the heating sector; developing a clear and transparent programme for eliminating administratively determined end-user prices of electricity and natural gas; and taking further measures to limit energy-related CO2 emissions, in particular in the transport sector.
Energy policy in the Slovak Republic is driven to a large extent by EU directives and requirements, particularly with respect to liberalising gas and electricity markets. Energy policy is also driven by high dependence on energy imports from Russia, making energy security a strong focus area.
The government should focus on incorporating ambitious targets for 2030 on energy security, CO2 emissions and energy markets; continuing to decarbonise the heating sector; developing a clear and transparent programme for eliminating administratively determined end-user prices of electricity and natural gas; and taking further measures to limit energy-related CO2 emissions, in particular in the transport sector.
Last updated Jun 23, 2020
Key energy statistics
Key recommendations, 2018
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Foster market integration and regional collaboration
Pursue further the national energy policy objectives within a regional context, strengthen regional co‐operation, integrate regional energy markets and support increased interconnections.
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Strengthen emissions reduction efforts
Step up CO2 emissions reduction efforts, notably in the transport and buildings sectors, including through the creation of a detailed plan with specific actions and interim targets, and an assessment of the cost‐effectiveness of different mitigation measures, to ensure the national target for non‐ETS emissions is achieved.
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Foster energy efficiency
Ensure timely implementation of energy efficiency policies and measures and raise public awareness about energy efficiency and its critical importance for energy security, climate change mitigation and economic competitiveness.
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Support investment in the energy sector
Ensure a stable and predictable legislative framework with an independent and adequately resourced regulator, and encourage investments in energy projects in accordance with the long‐term national energy strategy.
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Slovak Republic 2015 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2014 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2014 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2014 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2014 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2013 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2013 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2013 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2012 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2012 In Force National
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Slovak Republic 2011 In Force National