Organisation

The Ministry of Climate and Energy consists of the following instituitions: GEUS – the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, the Danish Meteorological Institute, the Danish Energy Agency, the Energy Board of Appeals, the Energy Savings Trust, Energinet.dk, the Danish North Sea Partner, the Programme for Energy Technology Development and Demonstration and the Joint Committee on Mineral Resources in Greenland.

Institutions 

A brief introduction to the institutions is made below:

 

The Danish Energy Agency carries out tasks, nationally and internationally, in relation to the production, supply, transport and consumption of energy. This last area encompasses energy efficiency and reduction efforts, as well as national goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Energy Agency is also responsible for carrying out national climate adjustment strategies.

GEUS – The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland is an independent Danish research and consultancy agency operating in the areas of environmental geology, water resources, energy and mineral resources. GEUS collects and stores data, and is responsible for research, consultancy and communication related to the exploitation and protection of the natural geological resources of Denmark, Greenland and the Faeroe Islands.

DMI – The Danish Meteorological Institute is the nation's source for meteorological data. In addition to forecasts and warnings, its responsibilities include continual monitoring of the weather, climate and related environmental conditions in the atmosphere and seas surrounding Danish territory. DMI carries out Denmark's international meteorological obligations and is the point of contact for exchanging information internationally.

The North Sea Partner is a state-run organisation that administers the North Sea Foundation. The foundation is Denmark's representative during licensing rounds for new oil exploration. The North Sea Partner draws on the Energy Authority's expertise in the gas and oil area, as well as administrative issues. The North Sea Partner also makes use of information from GEUS.

The goal of the Energy Savings Trust is to reduce the amount of electricity consumed by Danish households and public institutions as a means to lowering CO₂ emissions. The goal is to be accomplished by encouraging reduced consumption and greater efficiency. The trust works with electricity suppliers – producers and transmitters – as well as end users – the individual consumers.

The Energy Board of Appeals receives complaints over official decisions. The board hears appeals in cases relating to heating, electricity supply, and electricity generation subsidies, among others.

Energinet.dk is an independent, state-owned company that owns Denmark's electrical and natural gas grid. It also maintains a supply of natural gas. Energinet.dk's primary responsibility is to control and maintain the national electrical transmission grid and the national gas distribution grid.