Energy Poverty and Energy Access

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-47
Author(s):  
Íñigo del Guayo
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Competition Law ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Energy Poverty ◽  
Increase Energy Efficiency ◽  
Sustainable Energy System ◽  
Energy Law ◽  
Core Part

This chapter makes an effort to clarify terminology, identifying three meanings of energy poverty (fuel poverty, the use of polluting fuels, and the lack of energy efficiency). A particular aim of the chapter is the distinction between energy poverty and energy access. The core part of the chapter is devoted to the links of energy poverty with the ‘energy trilemma’: security, efficiency, and sustainability. Legal instruments to fight energy poverty differ depending on the particular aspect of the ‘trilemma’ that is considered. The setting up of legally enforceable public service obligations is a traditional way of addressing energy poverty concerns in the light of energy security. The refinement of competition law can help to fight inefficiencies, which, in turn, may lower the rates of energy poverty. The need for a sustainable energy system underlines that energy law can help to reduce the use of fossil (polluting) fuels and increase energy efficiency.

IMPROVEMENT OF ENERGY SAVING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSES IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Turatbek Kasymov
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Increase Energy Efficiency ◽  
State Construction ◽  
The Government

This article reviews energy consumption in the Kyrgyz Republic economy, environmental indicators and strategies to further develop the national fuel and energy system to ensure energy efficiency and energy saving. An existing situation in energy efficiency of buildings in the country is described. Secondary legislation and by-laws approved by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic as well as several technical standards, norms, methods and guidelines approved by the order of the State Construction Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic are presented. Applying modern insulating materials are suggested as possible solutions to increase energy efficiency and energy saving. The advantages of EPS-beton in comparison with other thermal insulation materials are discussed and foreign experience of use of EPS-beton products in increasing energy efficiency of buildings is presented.

scholarly journals Towards sustainable energy system options for improving energy access in Southern Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Henerica Tazvinga ◽  
Oliver Dzobo ◽  
Maxwell Mapako
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Energy Services ◽  
Electricity Grid ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Sustainable Energy System

Access to modern energy services is one of the pre-requisites to improved livelihood, yet the poor, particularly in developing countries, remain tied to unhealthy and inefficient traditional fuels. Renewable energy technologies are increasingly popular energy supply alternatives to fossil-based fuels in many countries. This study presents sustainable energy system implementation options for increasing energy access in developing countries, with special emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa. A feasibility case study and various implementation options are presented for possible deployment of these systems. Hybrid optimization of multiple energy resources software was used to simulate and validate the proposed hybrid system design and performance. The simulation results indicate that hybrid systems would be feasible options for distributed generation of electric power for remote locations and areas not connected to the electricity grid. Such a hybrid energy system, through providing modern energy services, gives promise to free-up rural communities to engage in productive activities. The opportunity to power or facilitate productive activities such as agro-processing, fabrication and services can potentially reduce poverty.

IMPROVEMENT OF ENERGY SAVING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSES IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-19
Author(s):  
Turatbek Kasymov
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Increase Energy Efficiency ◽  
State Construction ◽  
The Government

This article reviews energy consumption in the Kyrgyz Republic economy, environmental indicators and strategies to further develop the national fuel and energy system to ensure energy efficiency and energy saving. An existing situation in energy efficiency of buildings in the country is described. Secondary legislation and by-laws approved by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic as well as several technical standards, norms, methods and guidelines approved by the order of the State Construction Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic are presented. Applying modern insulating materials are suggested as possible solutions to increase energy efficiency and energy saving. The advantages of EPS-beton in comparison with other thermal insulation materials are discussed and foreign experience of use of EPS-beton products in increasing energy efficiency of buildings is presented.

scholarly journals Investigation of the energy poverty risk with building mechatronics

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
N. Tóth ◽  
P. T. Szemes
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Energy Poverty ◽  
Social Question ◽  
Increase Energy Efficiency ◽  
Poverty Risk ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Urgent Task

Abstract Nowadays, the problem of energy poverty occurs more and more frequently and its solution is a serious and urgent task. Energy poverty is closely related to the poor energy performance of residential stocks. Energy poverty is simultaneously an energetic and social question, due to involving households having bad energetic parameters. Because of bad efficiency, the energy costs are highly related to earnings. It is not able to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. Financial supports for endangered layers should contain measures to increase energy efficiency and decrease energy consumption. However, the concept of energy poverty is applied to social groups, like families or communities. In this paper, we extended the concept of energy poverty to SME (small- and medium-sized enterprises). The paper introduces the concept and the risk of energy poverty and the technology of measuring those risks.

scholarly journals Confronting the Challenge of Energy Governance

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Gunningham
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
National Level ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Energy Poverty ◽  
Energy Governance ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Energy Law ◽  
Change Mitigation

AbstractThere is a compelling argument for developing a low carbon emissions trajectory to mitigate climate change and for doing so urgently. What is needed is a transformation of the energy sector and an ‘energy revolution’. Such a revolution can only be achieved through effective energy governance nationally, regionally, and globally. But frequently such governance is constrained by the tensions between energy security, climate change mitigation and energy poverty. At national level, there is a chasm between what is needed and what governments do ‘on the ground’, while regionally and globally, collective action challenges have often presented insurmountable obstacles. The article examines what forms of energy law, regulation and governance are most needed to overcome these challenges and whether answers are most likely to be found in hierarchy, markets, or networks.

scholarly journals Evaluation of PV microgeneration systems and tariffs management on the energy efficiency of service buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
J. Baptista ◽  
◽  
G. Sequeira ◽  
E.J. Solteiro Pires
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Electrical Load ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Increase Energy Efficiency ◽  
Electricity Bill ◽  
Service Building

The buildings' energy consumption increasing requires solutions to improve their energy efficiency, thus reducing the electricity bill's associated costs. This paper aims to study the load profiles of a service building and its optimization to reduce the costs related to electricity consumption. The electrical load profiles are analyzed, and the electrical equipment and its consumption are characterized. Moreover, to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, a renewable energy system based on photovoltaic panels is sized and integrated into the building. The analysis of the building's consumption profiles allowed the PV system's dimensioning to eliminate power peaks, enabling a reduction in the contracted power. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed solution, resulting in a reduction of the electricity bill.

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