The National Energy Authority

The National Energy Authority (NEA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. Its main responsibilities have been to advise the Government of Iceland on energy issues and related topics, promote energy research and administrate development and exploitation of the energy resources.

Web Portals

The NEA manages several geoportals. These web portals, contain spatial data within the operational scope of the NEA.

International Relations

The NEA plays an significant role in a number of international projects on the promotion and utilization of renewable energy abroad.

Publications

The NEA develops and publishes material on Icelandic energy affairs in English and Icelandic.

UNU-GTP

The Geothermal Training Programme of the United Nations University (UNU-GTP) was established in Iceland in 1978 when the NEA became an Associated Institution of the UNU.