Abstract
Liberalisation of energy markets in Europe is in progress. The
expressed goal is to promote efficiency through commercial
competition, with lower energy prices for consumers as a
consequence. This priority raises some complex questions in
relation to the desire of creating a sustainable energy
development.Commercial competition has a short time horizon and a
goal function of profit maximizing. In contrast to this, creation
of a sustainable development requires long time horizons and
comprehensive societal planning and regulation.This paper analyses
the possibilities and barriers for promoting a sustainable energy
development in efficiency and energy conservation. The electric
utilities play an important role in this relation, but their
priority is of commercial nature rather than concern for the
environment. This dilemma is analyzed in more detail in the paper.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of International Energy Efficiency Conference |
| Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Event | International Energy Efficiency Conference - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 1 Jan 1998 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Energy Efficiency Conference |
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| City | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Period | 01/01/1998 → … |
