NVE
| Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate | |
| Norway | |
| http://www.nve.no/glacier | |
| Ministry or Agency | |
| The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) is subordinated to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, and is responsible for the administration of Norway´s water and energy resources.
The goals of NVE are to ensure consistent and environmentally sound management of water resources, promote an efficient energy market and cost-effective energy systems, and contribute to the economic utilization of energy. NVE forms Norway’s national centre of expertise for hydrology and play a central role in organizing contingency measures against floods and other emergencies related to watercourses. It is in charge of maintaining power supplies under emergency conditions nationwide. NVE takes part in R&D and international cooperative efforts in relevant fields, and is the national competent authority on hydrology. NVE headquarters are in Oslo, with regional offices in Tønsberg, Hamar, Førde, Trondheim and Narvik. |
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