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020			_a9781847208071 (hardback)
020			_a184720807X (hardback)
035			_a(OCoLC)ocn231946956
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082	0	0	_a333.793 2094 _222
082	0	0	_a333.794094 _222
084			_a333.794094 _bPRO
245	0	0	_aPromoting sustainable electricity in Europe _h[Book] : _bchallenging the path dependence of dominant energy systems / _cedited by William M. Lafferty, Audun Ruud.
260			_aNorthampton, MA : _aNorthampton, MA : _bEdward Elgar, _cc2008.
300			_axix, 344 p. ; _c24 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aThis is a timely and comparative assessment of initiatives to promote renewable electricity sources (RES) in eight European countries. Carried out by the ProSus research programme at the University of Oslo in cooperation with leading research institutions in each country, the study focuses on the promotional schemes used to foster RES in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. The study is unique in that it monitors progress on implementing the EU RES Directive in relation to the impact of the 'dominant energy systems' in each country.Employing the notions of 'path dependency/path creation', the analysis demonstrates that crucial lessons for achieving RES targets are to be found in the contextual conditions of national and regional settings; conditions that qualify the effects of more general, market-oriented schemes. The conclusions reached are of direct relevance for the ongoing debate as to the most effective policy instruments for achieving sustainable energy and climate policies in Europe. "Promoting Sustainable Electricity in Europe" will be of interest to academics and researchers involved in environmental management, energy studies, technology and sustainable development. Furthermore it will be of interest to policymakers and bureaucrats both at the EU level and among EU/EEA member states concerned with climate change, renewable energy and sustainable development at large. The book should also be of relevance for business organizations and NGOs concerned with the promotion of sustainable electricity.
521			_aAll.
650		0	_aElectric utilities _zEurope.
650		0	_aEnergy policy _zEurope.
650		0	_aSustainable development _zEurope.
700			_aLafferty, William M., _d1939-
700	1		_aRuud, Audun.
852			_p49830 _91100.00 _vNew Public Books _dBooks
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