The IEE programme includes actions supporting:

Energy efficiency and rational use of energy (SAVE), through:

• improvement of energy efficiency and the rational use of energy, in particular in the building and industry sectors;
• supporting the preparation of legislative measures and their application.

New and renewable energy resources (ALTENER), through:

• Promoting new and renewable energy sources for centralised and decentralised production of electricity, heat and cooling and thus supporting the diversification of energy sources;
• Integrating new and renewable energy sources into the local environment and the energy systems;
• Supporting the preparation of legislative measures and their application.

Energy in transport (STEER), through:

• Supporting initiatives relating to all energy aspects of transport and the diversification of fuels;
• Promoting renewable fuels and energy efficiency in transport;
• Supporting the preparation and application of legislative measures.

Integrated initiatives, through:

• Integrating energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in several sectors of the economy;
• Combining various instruments, tools and actors within the same action or project.