Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Subtitle: Sweden 2008
By: International Energy Agency
Series: Energy Policies of IEA Countries; Energy policies of IEA countries
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9789264043343
Subjects: Force and energy; Power (Mechanics); Power resources
Description: Sweden is one of the leading IEA countries in the use of renewable energy. As Sweden plans to further increase the use of renewable energy, it is crucial that these supplies are produced and used in the most sustainable manner for the environment and the economy as a whole. With regard to CO2 emissions, more can be done in all sectors, but as transport is the largest polluter and its emissions are increasing, it is the logical focus for Sweden’s efforts to reduce emissions further. This is a significant challenge.  Nuclear provides almost half of the electricity in Sweden, at a low cost and without CO2 emissions. But the future of nuclear power in the national power mix is still uncertain, and Sweden will need to resolve the ambiguity about the future of nuclear power in the country.  This review analyses the energy challenges facing Sweden and provides critiques and recommendations for further policy improvements. It is intended to provide input to Swedish energy policy makers to help them identify a path towards a more sustainable energy future.
Table of contents: title: 1. Executive Summary and Recommendations; title: PART I. POLICY ANALYSIS; title: 2. General Energy Policy; title: Country Overview; title: Supply and Demand; title: Institutions; title: Key Policies; title: Security of Supply; title: Climate Change Mitigation; title: Market Reform; title: Taxes; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: 3. Sustainable Energy Policies; title: Climate Change; title: Energy Efficiency; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: 4. Energy Security; title: Oil; title: Natural Gas; title: Coal; title: Electricity; title: District Heating; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: PART II. SECTOR ANALYSIS; title: 5. Fossil Fuels and Peat; title: Oil; title: Natural Gas; title: Coal; title: Peat; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: 6. Electricity and District Heating; title: Electricity; title: District Heating; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: 7. Renewable Energy; title: Overview; title: Bioenergy; title: Other Forms of Renewable Energy (Electricity, Solar Heating); title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: 8. Nuclear Energy; title: -Overview; title: Regulatory Bodies and Nuclear Safety; title: Decommissioning and Waste Disposal; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: PART III. ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; title: 9. Research and Development; title: Policy; title: Institutions; title: Funding; title: International Collaboration; title: Critique; title: Recommendations; title: PART IV. ANNEXES; title: Annex A. Organisation of the Review; title: Annex B. Energy Balances and Key Statistical Data; title: Annex C. International Energy Agency "Shared Goals"; title: Annex D. Glossary and List of Abbreviations