How Sweden saves so much energy

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Sierra Club Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6711478

Keough, J

Sweden's ability to combine a high standard of living with a relatively low per capita energy consumption is examined for possible application to US energy use patterns. An historical need for energy efficiency had led Swedish industry to adopt conservation programs. Government encouragement in the form of subsidies, taxes, and other financial incentives has been implemented to encourage more efficient industrial processes, waste heat utilization, mass transit systems, strict building codes (with emphasis on efficient heating systems), district heating, and efficiency requirements for power generation. Nuclear power, which was to produce a larger share of future energy for environmental reasons, has been slowed by recent concerns over safety and waste disposal. Long-range energy policy planning will address the development of renewable sources and conservation as a way of life. Although adoption of Sweden's conservation policies has not been possible in the US because of protective fuel prices and abundant fuels, Swedish consultants have begun advising the city of Minneapolis on a district heating project.

• OSTI ID: 6711478
• Journal Information: Sierra Club Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Sierra Club Bull.; (United States) Vol. 63:6; ISSN SCBUB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
320300 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes
BUILDING CODES
DISTRICT HEATING
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SUPPLIES
EUROPE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HEATING
INDUSTRY
PLANNING
REGULATIONS
SCANDINAVIA
SOCIAL IMPACT
SOCIAL SERVICES
SWEDEN
TAXES