Energy Technology Directorate THERMIE Programme
	Address: Av. Tervueren 226-236 1150 Brussels, Belgium     Telephone: +32 2 295 38 05   Facsimile: +32 2 295 61 18   Contact: Ms. Paula Abreu Marques Administrator   Affiliated with: European Commission, Directorate General Energy   Staff Members: 70  (Directorate officials and contractual staff) 50  (professionals) 20  (assistants)   Overview of Current Activities: Encourages market penetration of new, clean and efficient European energy technologies; promotes technology transfer, strengthening worldwide energy supply security; and protection of the environment. Technology demonstration and dissemination for rational use of energy in: industry, buildings and transport; renewable energy sources (including solar, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro; solid fuels and hydrocarbons). By December 1993, 513 individual actions had been completed by the OPET (Organisations for the Promotion of Energy Technologies) network; more than 267 others had been started or were at the planning stage. Actions included: market studies of specific technologies and industrial sectors; international seminars to expose decision-makers to innovative energy technologies; conferences and workshops; participation at national and regional energy-related exhibitions and fairs; and production of a wide range of publications including newsletters and videos. In Central and Eastern Europe, key technologies and experiences have been addressed through integrated packages of actions, including safe and efficient operation of boilers, energy management training, electricity savings, and clean combustion of coal. Key markets for selected European energy technologies have been targeted, including Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean region, the United States, Japan and EFTA. Return to Organizational Profiles