Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Energy Policies of IEA Countries

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9789264014800

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This annual review analyses energy policy and market trends of the member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA). It provides an overview of trends in energy markets, including an analysis of recent trends in energy demand, supply and fuel prices. It highlights key issues related to energy security, which remains a major government preoccupation. It examines member countries' progress in energy market reform, their actions to meet the Kyoto greenhouse gas emissions targets, and their policies on energy efficiency and energy R&D. The publication presents summaries of the in-depth country reviews of Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan and Switzerland carried out from October 2002 to June 2003. Shorter reviews of Australia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and Turkey are also included, as well as an overview of developments in non-member countries including China, India, south-east Asia, Latin America, Russia, central and south-eastern Europe and Saudi Arabia. Energy balances and key energy statistics for all IEA countries are given.

Promoting Sustainable Electricity in Europe
Promoting Sustainable Electricity in Europe

Author: W. M. Lafferty

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1848443943

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. . . this book is a timely and significant read for anyone with an interest in the operation of the energy sector. Karen Morrow, International Energy Law & Taxation Review This is a timely and comparative assessment of initiatives to promote renewable electricity sources (RES-E) in eight European countries. Carried out by the ProSus research programme at the University of Oslo in cooperation with leading research institutions in each country, the book focuses on the promotional schemes used to foster RES-E in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. The book is unique in that it monitors progress on implementing the EU RES-E Directive in relation to the impact of the dominant energy systems in each country. Employing notions of path dependency/path creation , the analysis demonstrates that crucial lessons for promoting RES-E are to be found in the contextual conditions of national and regional settings; conditions that qualify the effects of more general, market-oriented schemes. The conclusions reached are of direct relevance for the ongoing debate as to the most effective policy instruments for achieving sustainable energy and climate policies in Europe. Promoting Sustainable Electricity in Europe will be of interest to academics and researchers involved in environmental management, energy studies, technology and sustainable development. Furthermore, it will be of interest to policymakers and bureaucrats both at the EU level and among EU/EEA member states concerned with climate change, renewable energy and sustainable development at large. The book should also be of relevance for business organizations and NGOs concerned with the promotion of sustainable electricity.

Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Energy Policies of IEA Countries

Author: International Energy Agency

Publisher: Organization for Economic Co-Operation & Developme

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9789264094741

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Energy policy in Greece could make a significant contribution to the country's economic recovery. Increasing competition and reducing the role of the state in the energy sector should add efficiency and dynamism to the Greek economy. This, in turn, should help generate self-sustained employment and prosperity for the country. Reforming the electricity and gas markets is an economic and political imperative. In particular, regulatory authorities must be given the necessary power and independence to reduce the market power of dominant firms. Commendably, Greece adopted a law to this end in August 2011. The envisaged reforms are fundamentally sound and can help the economy grow. The government's key focus should now be on implementing this law in full without delay. Greece has a large potential for wind and solar energy and is rightly determined to fulfill this potential. The renewable energy sector also provides opportunities for new industrial development, in particular if linked with R&D activities. To facilitate renewable energy projects, the government recently improved investment conditions significantly by increasing feed-in tariffs, shortening and simplifying the licensing procedures and introducing stronger incentives for local acceptance. Greece's oil and gas sources are already well diversified. Gas use is projected to increase, as the country moves to decarbonise its coal-dominated power sector. Experience from IEA member countries has shown that enhancing energy efficiency can help improve energy security in a cost-effective way. This, in turn, can help mitigate climate change and deliver economic benefits.

Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Energy Policies of IEA Countries

Author: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Publisher: Organization for Economic Co-Operation & Developme

Published: 2012-07-25

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9789264171466

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Ireland has suffered a significant economic downturn, but remains committed to its ambitious energy targets to bring the country towards a low-carbon economy. Ireland's location at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean ensures one of the best wind and ocean resources in Europe, and Ireland has set the ambitious target of producing 40% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Ireland is highly dependent on imported oil and gas. While the push to develop renewable energies is commendable, this will result in an increased reliance on natural gas, as gas-fired power plants will be required to provide flexibility in electricity supply when wind power is unavailable. With two-thirds of Ireland's electricity already coming from gas-fired generation, this poses concerns with regard to gas security, particularly as 93% of its gas supplies come from a single transit point in Scotland. In order to meet Ireland's ambitious renewable targets and improve the island's level of energy security, the country must successfully develop a range of gas and electricity infrastructure projects and market solutions while continuing to integrate its energy markets with regional neighbours. Ireland also has a pro-active energy efficiency policy, including a detailed National Energy Efficiency Action Plan outlining 90 measures and actions to be implemented in order to achieve the target of 20% energy savings in 2020. This review analyses the energy-policy challenges currently facing Ireland, and provides sectoral studies and recommendations for the further policy improvements. It is intended to help guide the country towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.