Manufacturing Industry Supports Reform of the Energy System

People ♦ Published: March 17, 2011; 22:47 ♦ Updated: March 18; 01:24 ♦ (Vindobona)

Federation of Austrian Industries: "Energy efficiency has to get back into focus, the development of hydropower is a priority for Austria"

Manufacturing Industry Supports Reform of the Energy System / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), Peter Koren, welcomes the initiative of the European Commission regarding the disaster in Japan to reconsider its nuclear policies. The IV has always supported the development of renewable energy.

"However, this must be implemented wisely and cost effectively. This means wind in coastal regions, sun in…