The negative effects of energy consumption and pollution have restrained Chinese economy from further rapid sustainable growth. Examining their relationship with economic growth can lay a solid foundation for the decision-making of energy conservation and pollution reduction and ensure the...

The paper considers the current situation in the Slovak energy economy, its development since 1990 and future outlook (primary energy and its structure, final energy consumption, energy intensity etc.) Energy carrier prices, their development since 1990 and expected progress are also considered,...

Though China has made great achievement in energy conservation in the last two decades, its energy consumption is increasing rapidly. In March 2006, China's government set a target for reducing its energy intensity by 20% by 2010 compared to the 2005 value. In this paper, we analyse China's...

Though China has made great achievement in energy conservation in the last two decades, its energy consumption is increasing rapidly. In March 2006, China's government set a target for reducing its energy intensity by 20% by 2010 compared to the 2005 value. In this paper, we analyse China's...

This paper reviews the energy policy of Latvia as a part of the national economic policy. It describes the legislative situation in the Latvian energy sector, and discusses the measures for energy conservation policy and the tendencies of the main character parameters in the energy sector.

The present gap between demand and supply of electricity in India may grow up to 70% in the year 2045, if corrective measures are not taken immediately. The projected situation for the growing Indian economy needs to be tackled by measures to reduce demand as well as to explore additional energy...

This paper discusses the energy conservation policy issues in the context of an overall state energy policy, including regulations which came into force under the new Energy Law provisions. As a result of the analysis performed, it was confirmed that in the period of market transformation in...

Industrial energy is a major component of the total energy use in a nation. However, energy is not without a cost in its production, availability, use and even its environmental impact on society. In addition, most of the energy resources are depletable, thereby necessitating their sustainable...

This paper briefly describes difficulties in implementing the principles of sustainable development in new EU member states and discusses the opportunities and threats involved. It gives recommendations for environmental protection and energy policies consequent on these sustainable development...

The report has been prepared on the basis of seven independent provided research projects, realised by experts from all countries of CEE. The seven research projects are: 1) Development of risk analyses on energy and environmental conservation; 2) Strategic forecast on energy and environment...