Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Subtitle: Ireland 2003
By: International Energy Agency
Series: Energy Policies of IEA Countries; Energy policies of IEA countries
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9789264014732
Subjects: Force and energy; Power (Mechanics); Power resources
Description: The International Energy Agency's 2003 review of Ireland's energy policies and programmes. It finds that in the four years since the last in-depth Review, the Irish energy sector has seen a number of important developments, notably reform of the electricity and natural gas markets, and the move towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Market reform promises multiple economic benefits, although the government must ensure that the incumbent players do not enjoy undue advantages and that enough new competitors enter the market. Ireland’s climate change policy is making progress. One uncertainty, however, involves the closure of the coal-fired Moneypoint plant. While this could provide 22% of the country’s required emissions cuts, replacement generation capacity would be required. This could also make the country 80% dependent on natural gas for its electricity, leading to energy security concerns. Ireland should take steps to better integrate Kyoto mechanisms into its overall climate change strategy.
Table of contents: title: 1. Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations; title: 2. Organisation of the Review; title: 3. Energy Market and Energy Policy; title: 4. Energy and the Environment; title: 5. Energy Efficiency; title: 6. Natural Gas and Oil; title: 7. Electricity; title: 8. Renewable Energy; title: 9. Coal and Peat; title: 10. Energy Research and Development; title: Annex A. Energy Balances and Key Statistical Data; title: Annex B. International Energy Agency "Shared Goals"; title: Annex C. Glossary and List of Abbreviations