Energy policy in the Soviet Union was all about providing enough energy to meet the needs of its people and their economy. The Soviet Union created a strong system of energy production and distribution, meaning that energy was able to be transported across the country quickly and easily. They also put a lot of effort into developing new forms of energy, like oil, gas, nuclear power and hydroelectric power. This meant that the Soviet Union was able to have a reliable and efficient energy system to power its citizens and businesses.