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Energy efficiency and renewable energy policy in the Czech Republic within the framework of accession to the European Union
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ECN
Policy Studies
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1-11-2002
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ECN-RX--02-056
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Article (scientific)
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11
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Published in: Energy, vol. 27, no. 11, 2002, ISSN 0360-5442, pp. 1057-1067 (), , , Vol., p.-.
Abstract:
The main barrier for end-use energy efficiency and renewable energyin the Czech Republic is the lack of a stable political and regulatory
framework. Market incentives can only properly work if the market conditions
and restrictions are clear and stable. However, no comprehensive policies
and regulation have been implemented in the Czech Republic. Although
the acquis communautaire of the European Union includes regulation on
energy efficiency and renewable energy, this topic remains low on the
negotiation agenda for accession. This paper reports on the current
situation in the Czech Republic, including the potential for end-use
energy efficiency and renewable energy, on the existing policy and regulatory
framework, and on the remaining gaps with the requirements of accession
to the European Union. Also, the impact of the recent increase in nucleair
capacity on energy efficiency and renewable energy in the Czech Republic
is discussed.
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