Abstract
The chapter presents some general basic concepts which are useful
in analyzing future options for saving energy and thereby mitigate
the environmental problems. Three factors are suggested as
determinants of the energy demand, namely the population, the
level of energy services (material welfare), and the energy
intensity of the technology applied. Examples of the technological
options are presented. But also discussed are the limitations of
the technology, which turns focus at the economic development as a
determinant of future sustainability. A study of Low Electricity
Europe illustrates the dilemma between sustainability and economic
growth. The conclusion is that for energy planning not only
technical options should be considered, but also the developments
in population as well as the economy.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Energia y Media Ambiente |
| Place of Publication | Valladolid, Spain |
| Publisher | Universidad de Valladolid |
| Publication date | 1996 |
| Pages | 191-218 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |