Energy in Belgium

For electricity in Belgium, see Electricity sector in Belgium.

Doel Nuclear Power Station
Wind turbine

Energy in Belgium describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Belgium.

It is governed by the energy policy of Belgium, which is divided between several levels of government. For example, regional governments are responsible for awarding green certificates (except for offshore wind parks) while the national government is responsible for all nuclear power. As a member country of the European Union Belgium also complies with its energy policy.

Belgium is heavily reliant on ageing nuclear reactors and gas powered generators, although renewables (especially wind power) are generating an increasing percentage of electricity consumed.

The energy plan for Brussels is for it to be carbon neutral by 2050, with emissions down by 40% in 2030, 67% in 2040 and 90% in 2050 compared to 2005.[1] Belgium as a whole has a target of a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030.[2]

  1. ^ "The Brussels Capital Region 2022: Air, Climate and Energy". 5 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Belgium". Retrieved 12 August 2023.