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96/03434 The dynamics of United Kingdom regional energy demand Smyth, M. Int. J. Energy Research, Feb. 1996, 20, (2), 93-106. Differencesin regional energy-elasticities may be caused by relative differences in primary energy sources and endowments but they also arise from differences in economic structure and/or consumption behaviour. This paper examines some long-run energy demand relationships across three sectors: domestic, industrial/commercial and transport in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom as a whole. 96/03435 1995 EnergleNed debate Marbus, S. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 26-27. (In Flemish) Suboptimalsolutions and wrong investmentdecisions which are eventually charged to the customer. Is that the result of government interference in the energy market? Or does an active government prevent irreversibledamage to the environmentwhile taking care that other long-termobjectivesare not neglected? These are a few of the topics featurin~ in the second EnergieNed debate, that was recently held in Utrecht city by representatives of the energy distribution companies, customers, shareholders, agents, national politicians and the central authorities. Central issues were the relationship between the government and the energy companies, decentral energy generation and the promotion of renewable energy sources. 96/03436 Energy consumption in three rural Kenyan households: A survey Wamukonya, L. Biomass & Bioenergy, 1995, 8, (6), 445-451. Woodfuel is an important source of fuel energy in Kenya, constituting about 75% of the total energy consumed. The rural population relies almost entirely on fuelwood which has become increasingly difficult to obtain. In this study a questionnaire was used to establish the form and quantity of fuel used and the types of stoves used in rural households within Nyeri, Wanguru in Embu and Muhoroni in Kisumu. 40 households in Nyeri and 30 in each of the other two areas were randomly selected for the study. 96/03437 Energy distribution companies and contractors: From secure to commercial Thorborg, L. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 18-21. (In Flemish) The relationship between the Dutch energy distribution companies and contractorcompanies are adopting an increasingly commercial character as a result of ongoing concentration of companies, joint ventures, the trend towards increasing efficiency and the European market. Changes are quite gradual and differ between companies, depending on such factors as size and vision. Fixed relationships with contractors still hold various advantages. The increasingly commercial character also has effects on the companies internal organisation. 96/03438 Energy efficiency In practice Hobbs, D. et al., Bldg. Servo CIBSE J., Oct. 1995, 17, (10), 29-35. Presents three articles dealing with applied energy efficiency. 96/03439 Energy Is big business at the Hannover Fair Tozer, L. Energy World, Mar. 1996, (237), 13-14. A background report on the Hannover Industrial Fair held 22 April 1996. 96/03440 Energy management techniques to meet power shortage problems in India Bellarrnine, G. T. and Arokiaswamy, N. S. Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 319-328. Electrical energy is the most important and critical of all resources for economic growth and human comforts. India continues to suffer from shortages of energy in spite of substantial investment in the power sector. Due to serious constraints on adequate availability of conventional energy sources in India, non-conventional energy sources must be developed to the fullest extent. The demand and energy conservation techniques for lift irrigation pumpsets can easily be attained by adopting the simple solutions indicated. Energy audits can bring down both demand and energy consumption in industry. By modifying the electricity tariff, the State Electricity Boards can become financially stable. 96/03441 Energy management through maintenance Carruthers, P. J. AlRAH J., Sep. 1995, 49, (9), 24-29. Discusses the importance of maintenance in any successful energy management programme of commercial buildings. Describes the building used which was built 1986 in Brisbane, and the mechanical services and their controls. 96/03442 Energy planning and policy Kleinpeter, M. John Wiley & Sons, Baffins Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, POI9 IUD, UK, £32.50, Dec. 1995, 533 pp. With the major increase in energy consumption this century, and the resulting impact on the environment, energy planning activities have taken on an even more important role. The book studies the main challenges of energy supply and demand, describing the need for different methods of energy planning depending on whether plans are short-term, medium-term or long-term. It includes the consideration of energy technologies of the future and how they will influence energy planning over the long-term. Each chapter begins with clear objectives and ends with self-assessment questions.
96/03443 Energy planning of a Punjab village using multiple objectives compromIse programming Singh, S. et al., Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 329-342. A multiple objective programming (MOP) problem was considered to select the best plan for small, medium and large farms in Punjab. Different farm plans were proposed by giving different weights to five objectives, viz minimization of energy input, maximizationof gross returns,minimization of capital borrowing, minimization of labour hiring and minimization of risk for availability of energy inputs. 96/03444 Energy polley and research Williams, A. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), p. 2. A viewpoint by the author Professor Alan Williams, Department of Fuel and Energy, University of Leeds, on the the UK Government's energy policy. 96/03445 An energy policy for the 21st century Hollwey, G. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), 11-13. As we all know, proper long term planning means standing back, assembling, costing and analysing all the diverse options before selecting the best. Planners should avoid instant reaction to the pressure of immediate events, but December's dramatic events on the UK energy scene marked such a turning point they are hard to ignore. The author argues that the time is right for a global energy policy. 96/03446 Energy reform In Mexico. A new development model or modernization of statism? Rodriguez-Padilla, V. Energy Policy, Mar. 1996, 24, (3), 265-274. Analyses the results of the reform to the Mexican energy sector from 1988 to 1994, the period during which former President Salinas de Gortari changed the energy policy strategy without modifying its objectives. Results were irregular since efforts were asymmetric, which generated new problems. Although the energy sector has opened up to private capital, the process has been far from spectacular. Even before NAFTA, the integration of this sector between Mexico and the USA was already under way; NAFTA accelerated this process and reduced Mexico's margin for manoeuvre in defining and formulating its own energy policy. Political and economic factors prevented Salinas from effecting a more aggressive liberalization; these factors, however, will be less significant during the Zedillo administration, which foreshadows the end of the statist modernism which has characterized this period. 96/03447 Energy sector to become a normal branch of Industry Raaijen, W. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 14-17. (In Flemish) Commercial and industrial consumers don't want to pay too much for electricity and gas. In the 'Vision' series their spokeswoman Marja Hartmann emerges as a convinced proponent of a free energy market. And the environment need not suffer from liberalising, she thinks. 'All major industries in the Netherlands are dealing with market forces and in no case that turns out detrimental to the environment'. To that end the government should treat the energy sector as a normal branch of industry. Further, Hartmann advocates lifting the 'MAP' levy (environmental levy) for companies and she thinks the energy distribution companies should economise. 'They are overstaffed, they have inefficient structures and their collective labour agreements are too generous'. 96/03448 Energy sector to Join in on the electronic highway Jonker, D. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 28-31. (In Flemish) The last few years the electronic highway has been quite a topic. The central issue is: the highway is there alright, but where and when do we have to join in? The electronic highway offers both opportunities and threats to the energy sector. The energy distribution companies' attitude should be powered by a longterm vision on the future use of the electronic highway. And in the short run the first moves can be made without the need for very high investments. 96/03449 Energy sources and policy. An overview and guide to the literature Berkovitch, I. The British Library, Turpin Distribution Services Ltd., BlackhorseRoad, Letchworth, Hens SG6 1HN, UK, £33.001996, 186 pp. The book provides a complete overview of energy policy issues and will help to understand concepts as varied as the Gaia hypothesis and demand side management, magnetohydrodynamics and ocean thermal energy conversion. It is an essential purchase for energy economists and policy analysts who need a better understanding of the scientific background, for students and researchers in a variety of disciplines and for environmentalists. The educated layman will also find it provides a valuable summary of the key information - the type of information normally buried in specialist literature.
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96/03434 The dynamics of United Kingdom regional energy demand Smyth, M. Int. J. Energy Research, Feb. 1996, 20, (2), 93-106. Differencesin regional energy-elasticities may be caused by relative differences in primary energy sources and endowments but they also arise from differences in economic structure and/or consumption behaviour. This paper examines some long-run energy demand relationships across three sectors: domestic, industrial/commercial and transport in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom as a whole. 96/03435 1995 EnergleNed debate Marbus, S. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 26-27. (In Flemish) Suboptimalsolutions and wrong investmentdecisions which are eventually charged to the customer. Is that the result of government interference in the energy market? Or does an active government prevent irreversibledamage to the environmentwhile taking care that other long-termobjectivesare not neglected? These are a few of the topics featurin~ in the second EnergieNed debate, that was recently held in Utrecht city by representatives of the energy distribution companies, customers, shareholders, agents, national politicians and the central authorities. Central issues were the relationship between the government and the energy companies, decentral energy generation and the promotion of renewable energy sources. 96/03436 Energy consumption in three rural Kenyan households: A survey Wamukonya, L. Biomass & Bioenergy, 1995, 8, (6), 445-451. Woodfuel is an important source of fuel energy in Kenya, constituting about 75% of the total energy consumed. The rural population relies almost entirely on fuelwood which has become increasingly difficult to obtain. In this study a questionnaire was used to establish the form and quantity of fuel used and the types of stoves used in rural households within Nyeri, Wanguru in Embu and Muhoroni in Kisumu. 40 households in Nyeri and 30 in each of the other two areas were randomly selected for the study. 96/03437 Energy distribution companies and contractors: From secure to commercial Thorborg, L. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 18-21. (In Flemish) The relationship between the Dutch energy distribution companies and contractorcompanies are adopting an increasingly commercial character as a result of ongoing concentration of companies, joint ventures, the trend towards increasing efficiency and the European market. Changes are quite gradual and differ between companies, depending on such factors as size and vision. Fixed relationships with contractors still hold various advantages. The increasingly commercial character also has effects on the companies internal organisation. 96/03438 Energy efficiency In practice Hobbs, D. et al., Bldg. Servo CIBSE J., Oct. 1995, 17, (10), 29-35. Presents three articles dealing with applied energy efficiency. 96/03439 Energy Is big business at the Hannover Fair Tozer, L. Energy World, Mar. 1996, (237), 13-14. A background report on the Hannover Industrial Fair held 22 April 1996. 96/03440 Energy management techniques to meet power shortage problems in India Bellarrnine, G. T. and Arokiaswamy, N. S. Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 319-328. Electrical energy is the most important and critical of all resources for economic growth and human comforts. India continues to suffer from shortages of energy in spite of substantial investment in the power sector. Due to serious constraints on adequate availability of conventional energy sources in India, non-conventional energy sources must be developed to the fullest extent. The demand and energy conservation techniques for lift irrigation pumpsets can easily be attained by adopting the simple solutions indicated. Energy audits can bring down both demand and energy consumption in industry. By modifying the electricity tariff, the State Electricity Boards can become financially stable. 96/03441 Energy management through maintenance Carruthers, P. J. AlRAH J., Sep. 1995, 49, (9), 24-29. Discusses the importance of maintenance in any successful energy management programme of commercial buildings. Describes the building used which was built 1986 in Brisbane, and the mechanical services and their controls. 96/03442 Energy planning and policy Kleinpeter, M. John Wiley & Sons, Baffins Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, POI9 IUD, UK, £32.50, Dec. 1995, 533 pp. With the major increase in energy consumption this century, and the resulting impact on the environment, energy planning activities have taken on an even more important role. The book studies the main challenges of energy supply and demand, describing the need for different methods of energy planning depending on whether plans are short-term, medium-term or long-term. It includes the consideration of energy technologies of the future and how they will influence energy planning over the long-term. Each chapter begins with clear objectives and ends with self-assessment questions.
96/03443 Energy planning of a Punjab village using multiple objectives compromIse programming Singh, S. et al., Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 329-342. A multiple objective programming (MOP) problem was considered to select the best plan for small, medium and large farms in Punjab. Different farm plans were proposed by giving different weights to five objectives, viz minimization of energy input, maximizationof gross returns,minimization of capital borrowing, minimization of labour hiring and minimization of risk for availability of energy inputs. 96/03444 Energy polley and research Williams, A. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), p. 2. A viewpoint by the author Professor Alan Williams, Department of Fuel and Energy, University of Leeds, on the the UK Government's energy policy. 96/03445 An energy policy for the 21st century Hollwey, G. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), 11-13. As we all know, proper long term planning means standing back, assembling, costing and analysing all the diverse options before selecting the best. Planners should avoid instant reaction to the pressure of immediate events, but December's dramatic events on the UK energy scene marked such a turning point they are hard to ignore. The author argues that the time is right for a global energy policy. 96/03446 Energy reform In Mexico. A new development model or modernization of statism? Rodriguez-Padilla, V. Energy Policy, Mar. 1996, 24, (3), 265-274. Analyses the results of the reform to the Mexican energy sector from 1988 to 1994, the period during which former President Salinas de Gortari changed the energy policy strategy without modifying its objectives. Results were irregular since efforts were asymmetric, which generated new problems. Although the energy sector has opened up to private capital, the process has been far from spectacular. Even before NAFTA, the integration of this sector between Mexico and the USA was already under way; NAFTA accelerated this process and reduced Mexico's margin for manoeuvre in defining and formulating its own energy policy. Political and economic factors prevented Salinas from effecting a more aggressive liberalization; these factors, however, will be less significant during the Zedillo administration, which foreshadows the end of the statist modernism which has characterized this period. 96/03447 Energy sector to become a normal branch of Industry Raaijen, W. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 14-17. (In Flemish) Commercial and industrial consumers don't want to pay too much for electricity and gas. In the 'Vision' series their spokeswoman Marja Hartmann emerges as a convinced proponent of a free energy market. And the environment need not suffer from liberalising, she thinks. 'All major industries in the Netherlands are dealing with market forces and in no case that turns out detrimental to the environment'. To that end the government should treat the energy sector as a normal branch of industry. Further, Hartmann advocates lifting the 'MAP' levy (environmental levy) for companies and she thinks the energy distribution companies should economise. 'They are overstaffed, they have inefficient structures and their collective labour agreements are too generous'. 96/03448 Energy sector to Join in on the electronic highway Jonker, D. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 28-31. (In Flemish) The last few years the electronic highway has been quite a topic. The central issue is: the highway is there alright, but where and when do we have to join in? The electronic highway offers both opportunities and threats to the energy sector. The energy distribution companies' attitude should be powered by a longterm vision on the future use of the electronic highway. And in the short run the first moves can be made without the need for very high investments. 96/03449 Energy sources and policy. An overview and guide to the literature Berkovitch, I. The British Library, Turpin Distribution Services Ltd., BlackhorseRoad, Letchworth, Hens SG6 1HN, UK, £33.001996, 186 pp. The book provides a complete overview of energy policy issues and will help to understand concepts as varied as the Gaia hypothesis and demand side management, magnetohydrodynamics and ocean thermal energy conversion. It is an essential purchase for energy economists and policy analysts who need a better understanding of the scientific background, for students and researchers in a variety of disciplines and for environmentalists. The educated layman will also find it provides a valuable summary of the key information - the type of information normally buried in specialist literature.
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