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The History of the International Energy Agency
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 94.00Published in 1994, the History of the International Energy Agency : The First Twenty Years , the comprehensive story of the IEA?s decisions since its founding in 1974, has been an invaluable resource to the Agency?s Member country governments, to the IEA Secretariat, and to all those who are interested in international, inter-governmental organisations. more...
Sweden
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 94.00Swedish energy policy combines strong government involvement with the judicious use of market forces, as exemplified by high energy taxes intended to shape supply and consumption patterns, and one of the world?s most liberalised electricity markets. more...
France
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 94.00French energy policy ? traditionally characterised by centralisation and strong government involvement ? has been largely successful in achieving energy security, environmental protection and economic efficiency. The country must now adapt to a changing European energy context in which competition and an increased international scope will play important... more...
Portugal
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 94.00The government of Portugal is to be commended for the successful introduction of natural gas into the energy mix. Natural gas will reduce Portugal?s high dependence on imported oil and provide greater diversity of energy supply. The new underground storage facility at Carriço and the liquefied natural gas terminal at Sines will also enhance security... more...
Canada
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2005; US$ 94.00Canada?s energy sector faces a number of specific policy challenges. Each of them is tackled in this report, which provides policy recommendations. The country?s constitution limits federal government responsibilities in such a way that to reach national energy policy goals, a process of intensive dialogue and consultation between the federal government... more...
Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2005; US$ 150.00This volume contains a broad analysis of recent developments in energy policies and markets in the 26 member countries of the International Energy Agency. The Overview Part focuses on energy markets and energy policies. It examines trends, including an analysis of energy demand, supply prices and energy-related CO2 emissions. more...
Security of Gas Supply in Open Markets
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 125.00Since the IEA Study on Security of Gas Supply was published in 1995, many Member countries have started to open their gas and electricity markets to competition. Governments progressively withdrew from directly managing the gas sector; they concentrate now on setting objectives and the framework for competition. more...
World Energy Outlook 2004
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 188.00Oil prices have broken $50 a barrel. Soaring Chinese demand is rocking energy markets. Climate-destabilising carbon emissions grow apace. New energy investments will cost over $500 billion per year. As the World Energy Outlook 2004 goes to press, the energy world has lost its bearings. more...
Coming in from the Cold
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2004; US$ 94.00District heating has the potential to make a substantial contribution to a sustainable energy future in Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. It is a critical energy source for countries in transition, covering 60 percent of heating and hot water needs. more...
Luxembourg
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2005; US$ 94.00Since the last review, Luxembourg has made commendable progress. Over half of the electricity and gas markets were opened for competition by April 2004. The independent regulator in charge of the energy markets has been established. Fuel diversification, energy independence, and stability of electricity supply were increased by a new Combined Cycle... more...









