This is mirrored in the national energy plan. The goal of the energy plan is to increase the use of renewable energies and minimise the use of fossil fuels. More specifically, 35% of Denmark's energy comsumption is to be covered by renewable energy sources by 2030.
One way of achieving this goal is by using the well-known 'whip and carrot' method i.e. by tightening environmental law and employing economic incentives and disincentives to alleviate the problems related to the environment. An example of this is the energy taxes on fossil fuels, which encourage energy conservation as well as the use of renewable enrgy sources.

Today, wind power alone covers approx. 20% of the Danish electricity consumption, and many years of continuous investment in research and development has cemented Denmark's position as the world's leading wind power nation. Consequently, Denmark controls roughly 50% of the world market for wind-energy technology.

Other important sources of renewable energy include: Biomass, solar sells and by-products from forestry. Additinally, research in future technologies i.e. hydrogen and fuel cell research is also being carried out.