Perspectives for Development of Energy Resources 3. Electric Power Industries in Kazakhstan 4. Efficiency of Electric Power Generation 5. Renewable Energy Resources in Kazakhstan 6.
All economic development is associated with increased energy consumption.
This report discusses efficiency of energy use from the moment of arrival of the resources at an electric power plant or a boiler house. Each step has different mechanisms and options for improving energy efficiency. The most significant barriers to energy efficiency in Kazakhstan are a lack of sufficient long-term investments as well as problems with the regulatory framework and energy management. Pricing and tariff policy are also recognized as important factors that either encourage rational use of energy or make it uneconomical. The Republic of Kazakhstan energy possesses substantial energy resources.