Abstract
It is claimed that a significant problem in the Danish energy sector lies in the existing structure of pricing which is such that the price of power and heating is often determined by the age of the producing plant so that older ones with low investments result in lower prices. Another problem is the lack of clearly defined goals for electricity and heating companies. The third problem is described as the fact that energy planning is understand as a technological planning problem rather than an economical one. The central problems are concerned with the relations of energy to pollution, lack of sufficient resources, industrial policy, financing, taxation, decentralization, the long-term aspect, uncertainties with regard to pricing, privatization and mobility associated with geography and time. These themes and concepts are elaborated. The author recommends that pricing policy should be radically changed and should be made compatible with the market. ``Basic prices`` should be established as an expression of the costs of pollution, supply assurance etc. and these could be altered in the event of social-economical restrictions. The pricing and taxation system in the long term should be characterized by stability and government subsidies should be given to specific forms of energy.
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Nielsen, N C.
The nature of problems related to energy and economics; Energioekonomiske problemstillinger.
Denmark: N. p.,
1991.
Web.
Nielsen, N C.
The nature of problems related to energy and economics; Energioekonomiske problemstillinger.
Denmark.
Nielsen, N C.
1991.
"The nature of problems related to energy and economics; Energioekonomiske problemstillinger."
Denmark.
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title = {The nature of problems related to energy and economics; Energioekonomiske problemstillinger}
author = {Nielsen, N C}
abstractNote = {It is claimed that a significant problem in the Danish energy sector lies in the existing structure of pricing which is such that the price of power and heating is often determined by the age of the producing plant so that older ones with low investments result in lower prices. Another problem is the lack of clearly defined goals for electricity and heating companies. The third problem is described as the fact that energy planning is understand as a technological planning problem rather than an economical one. The central problems are concerned with the relations of energy to pollution, lack of sufficient resources, industrial policy, financing, taxation, decentralization, the long-term aspect, uncertainties with regard to pricing, privatization and mobility associated with geography and time. These themes and concepts are elaborated. The author recommends that pricing policy should be radically changed and should be made compatible with the market. ``Basic prices`` should be established as an expression of the costs of pollution, supply assurance etc. and these could be altered in the event of social-economical restrictions. The pricing and taxation system in the long term should be characterized by stability and government subsidies should be given to specific forms of energy. Discussions on energy policy should concentrate on basic principles, and not on specific energy resources. (AB)}
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title = {The nature of problems related to energy and economics; Energioekonomiske problemstillinger}
author = {Nielsen, N C}
abstractNote = {It is claimed that a significant problem in the Danish energy sector lies in the existing structure of pricing which is such that the price of power and heating is often determined by the age of the producing plant so that older ones with low investments result in lower prices. Another problem is the lack of clearly defined goals for electricity and heating companies. The third problem is described as the fact that energy planning is understand as a technological planning problem rather than an economical one. The central problems are concerned with the relations of energy to pollution, lack of sufficient resources, industrial policy, financing, taxation, decentralization, the long-term aspect, uncertainties with regard to pricing, privatization and mobility associated with geography and time. These themes and concepts are elaborated. The author recommends that pricing policy should be radically changed and should be made compatible with the market. ``Basic prices`` should be established as an expression of the costs of pollution, supply assurance etc. and these could be altered in the event of social-economical restrictions. The pricing and taxation system in the long term should be characterized by stability and government subsidies should be given to specific forms of energy. Discussions on energy policy should concentrate on basic principles, and not on specific energy resources. (AB)}
place = {Denmark}
year = {1991}
month = {Dec}
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