A review of energy efficiency policy and measures for industries in Latvia-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A review of energy efficiency policy and measures for industries in Latvia

Published:2012-08-03 Issue:5 Volume:23 Page:517-526
ISSN:1477-7835
Container-title:Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
language:en
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Author:

Ozoliņa Līga,Rosˇā Marika

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review and evaluate energy use and performance, as well as existing energy efficiency policy and measures in the Latvian industrial sector, in order to highlight possible scenarios for energy efficiency improvements in the future.Design/methodology/approachThe paper takes the form of a literature review and data analysis.FindingsIt is concluded that the existing energy efficiency measures for the industrial sector in Latvia do not work effectively. Also, it is expected that the planned measures for energy efficiency improvements for the industrial sector will not reach the defined energy saving targets in the framework of the Latvian NEEAP. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a common strategy on energy efficiency in the industrial sector in Latvia. This should be accomplished by reviewing the existing literature and data, as well as drawing up new, well‐designed energy efficiency measures.Practical implicationsThe results of this study can be applied and used in the development of energy efficiency policy for the industrial sector in Latvia. The paper also points out the main weak points of existing policy measures that can be improved in order to meet the energy saving target for the Latvian industrial sector.Originality/valueIn this paper, the Latvian industrial sector's energy efficiency policy and related measures have been organized and evaluated for the first time. Also, the importance of energy efficiency improvements in the industrial sector has been highlighted. This is evident from the fact that, currently, almost no energy efficiency measure for the industrial sector in Latvia works sufficiently.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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