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Evolution of energy policy in the Netherlands: past, present and future
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ECN
Policy Studies
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1-1-2004
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ECN-RX--04-112
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Article (scientific)
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0
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Published in: Building Research & Information. January, February, 32(1),38-41. (Routledge), , , Vol., p.-.
Abstract:
In this paper, the past, present and possible future developments of
energy policy for the built environment in the Netherlands are described
briefly. The focus is on the development of and necessity for introducing
new policy instruments for the built environment. Over the years, energy
policy has evolved gradually to create a more integrated approach to
the energy efficiency of buildings and larger urban districts. However,
further evolution might be inevitable due to a shift of the primary
driver for 'energy' policy from energy conservation to carbon dioxide
reduction. Maximum targets of carbon dioxide emissions are being developed
for each sector by 2010 and each sector has the obligation to meet its
defined carbon dioxide reduction goal. Severe carbon dioxide reduction
goals for the built environment in the Netherlands can only be achieved
by means of energy efficiency improvement and fuel substitution, replacing
natural gas with lower-carbon fuels. The introduction of lower-carbon
fuels raises policy questions on whether to maintain the old infrastructure
at great cost or whether investment should be in a new energy infrastructure
and how this transition can be managed.
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