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Economic Policy

The Ministry of Finance and numerous associated institutions report on the condition of the Norwegian economy. On this page you can find some of the most important sources of information about the subject.

Government.no

EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021: Priority sectors and programme areas

The EEA and Norway Grants are allocated to sectors that are crucial for development in the beneficiary country, and where there is potential for and interest in cooperation with Norway. The five areas identified for funding both supplement and

Carbon Neutral Norway

Norwegian Carbon Credit Procurement Program

NOU 2016: 14 - More to gain

Better learning for students with higher learning potential

Report from the Committee appointed by Royal Decree on 18 September 2015. Submitted to the Ministry of Education and Research on 15 September 2016.

Public Participation in Planning

How to Facilitate Increased Public Participation and Influence in Municipal and Regional Plannning pursuant to the Planning and Building Act.

Facebook management’s response to censorship of posts

Letter from Sheryl Sandberg, Chief operating officer at Facebook, to Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

Consultation paper on globalisation and increased competition in civil aviation

Challenges and possible consequences for norwegian aviation

Report: Consultation paper on globalisation and increased competition in civil aviation (pdf).

Electricity

A reliable supply of electricity is crucial in modern society. In business and industry, the public service sector and households, reliable access to electricity is a matter of course.

Power supply

The Ministry of Energy has the overall responsibility for managing the power supply in Norway.

The power market and prices

The market price of power, which is determined each day on the Nord Pool Spot power exchange, is a result of supply and demand. Norway is part of a common Nordic power market and is integrated with the power market in Europe.

Power supply and the electricity grid

A secure and reliable power supply is essential in any modern society. Norway has an extensive electricity grid for the transmission of power from producers to consumers.

The History of Norwegian Hydropower in 5 Minutes

Modern Norway was built and industrialised when we started to utilize rivers and waterfalls to produce electricity. Hydropower is still the backbone of the Norwegian power system, and will remain so in the foreseeable future.

Renewable Energy

Growth Potential

In The Farmyard is a service branch with growth potential. Municipalities, social services and other public institutions require an increasing volume and variety of programs.