Energy conservation in France

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Annual Review of Energy; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.eg.13.110188.001111· OSTI ID:6918987

Jestin-Fleury, N ^[1]

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1. Direction de la Prevision, Ministere de l'Economie, des Fiances et du Budget, 151 rue Saint-Honore, 75001 Paris (FR)

The authors review energy supply management and energy demand management in French energy policy since 1974. In 1973, when the first oil shock occurred, almost 80% of the energy consumed in France was imported. The increase in oil prices created external constraints, since the nation's trade balance was already showing a structural deficit. Since then, policy development has aimed to lessen dependence on imported energy in different ways: on the supply side, by diversifying external supply and developing internal supply through a large nuclear program; on the demand side, by substituting domestic energy (electricity) or fuels less dependent on foreign suppliers (e.g., coal) and by promoting energy conservation. The authors emphasize the accounting of energy conservation in 1975--1986.

• OSTI ID: 6918987
• Journal Information: Annual Review of Energy; (USA), Journal Name: Annual Review of Energy; (USA) Vol. 13; ISSN 0362-1626; ISSN AREND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
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FOSSIL FUELS
FRANCE
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPORTS
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PETROLEUM
PRICES
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
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