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Efektywność energetyczna Austrii w kontekście zmiany struktury produkcji energii
Austria’s Energy Efficiency in View of Changes in Energy Production Patterns

Author(s): Anna Kucharska
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Austria;energy;

Summary/Abstract: A consistent growth of energy efficiency is one of the three pillars of Austria’s energy policy,alongside a development of renewable energy sources and a reduction of environmentallyhazardous emissions. Austrian policy aims at establishing a stable and effective energy systemthat guarantees secure energy supply, at the same time minimising environmental hazardswhile remaining economically efficient. Austria is a good example of a state that successfullyimplements energy efficiency measures, as it has the highest number of passive houses perresident in Europe and a sound policy on waste management. The text outlines the challengesfacing Austria with respect to energy efficiency and consumption reduction and examines thestrategies for the future, taking into account the country’s specific natural conditions.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 55-67
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish