rural energy in europe
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Rural Energy in Europe. Ann Gardiner 21 September 2011. Secure, clean, affordable energy. Where are we now?. What did we do?. +. Specific policies aimed at rural areas could bring environmental benefits. X 3500. §. §. Give additional attention to poorer regions including rural ones. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Rural Energy in Europe
Ann Gardiner
21 September 2011
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Secure, clean, affordable energy
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Where are we now?
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What did we do?
Coal5%
Petroleum1%
Nat gas30%
LPG1%
Biomass13%
Heat 15%
Electricity35%
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Specific policies aimed at rural areas could bring environmental benefits
X 3500
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Give additional attention to poorer regions including rural ones
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More focus on energy in agriculture
X 7500
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“Rural households use more fuel oils and less natural gas than urban households”
X 1000
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“Rural homes in Germany tend to use more heating oil than urban ones”
X 1000
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“Very remote rural areas, such as mountainous regions are most deprived of
a centralised energy supply”
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“Polish households predominantly rely on coal and municipal heat – which is also
generated using coal”
X 1000
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“Households in rural areas in the UK tend to use more carbon intensive fuels than in
urban areas”
Rural Urban
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