The Basque Energy Board (EVE) was created by the Basque Government in 1982. Its mission was to create the conditions necessary to implement a coherent energy policy, geared towards ensuring availability of energy under the best conditions of supply security, cost and environmental impact, with a view to steering the Basque Country towards a position of sustainable development.
Their strategy of energy independence means for the Basques, reducing vulnerability to events, crises and other contingencies lying outside their control. The Welsh Government must adopt a similar strategy. Leaving Wales's economic and social development and general quality of life dependent on the British for energy supply is a strategic error.