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Electric and natural gas are the two major sources of energy for residents of Washington State. Several states have … are susceptible to wastes and emissions originating from the consumption of energy. The impact of these wastes could be … facilitate the identification of the least-cost mixes of resources in the delivery of energy to their customers over a long …
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This paper examines the Australian experience of a global transition towards less carbon and petroleum intensive energy … sources. First the paper sets out Australia’s current energy situation and the current patterns of energy use and dependence … consequences of these patterns. Third, the paper then considers national energy policy and the balance significance of energy …
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This paper examines the Australian experience of a global transition towards less carbon and petroleum intensive energy … sources. First the paper sets out Australia’s current energy situation and the current patterns of energy use and dependence … consequences of these patterns. Third, the paper then considers national energy policy and the balance significance of energy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009148995
and the favourable economic environment. Financial markets expect oil prices to remain at high levels in the short- and … medium term. Moreover, according to the International Energy Agency and other observers, high oil prices are also expected to … concern about the effect of energy consumption on climate change, the government has an important role in the energy debate …
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This paper presents a tool for the analysis of conversion of organic waste into energy. The tool is a program that uses …, CO2 and H2S produced from anaerobic digestion of organic waste, and hence the energy available. Case studies are also …
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the heating loads through the improvement of the thermal performance of house envelopes, and (2) using solar energy … through a residential solar-based thermal storage system. First, this paper presents the life cycle energy and cost analysis … of a typical one-storey detached house, located in Montreal, Canada. Simulation of annual energy use is performed using …
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basic foods is critical. Growing crops for fuel squanders land, water and energy resources vital for the production of food …
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Detailed energy outputs and inputs were assessed for the following crops, cultured in the U.S. and developing countries …
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This article examines behavioural responses to changes in energy prices by surveying the magnitude of energy price … taxes. A theoretical framework is presented followed by an overview of the range of price elasticity estimates for energy … environmental taxes can create a significant reduction in energy use. …
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This paper presents evidence that household energy use in Uganda conforms to the energy ladder theory. As household … infrastructure have varying impacts on rural and urban households' energy mix, these variables generally reduce rudimentary fuel use … improve Ugandan households' energy security. …
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