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Energy saving, consultancy and training in Latvia. Final report for stages A and B

Abstract

The purpose of the project was to help reduce energy consumption in Latvia through a public awareness campaign, analysis of energy consumption in buildings, demonstration projects in public buildings, assistance in the evaluation of regulations and training. This plan was carried out in 6 stages in the above order, the final stage being the production of a report containing recommendations which were disseminated via a seminar. The information campaign continues through the use of advertisements in newspapers, brochures, radio and TV spots etc. It was concluded that there is a vast potential for energy savings in the country and it is recommended that local consultants who are conversant with an European language should be employed to further disseminate information on energy conservation. Maintenance and operation of boiler houses and pump stations should be improved, training programmes for staff responsible for operation and maintenance should be established, there should be continuous information campaigns, and energy management systems should be introduced. Latvia, it is stated, is in a very serious situation facing steadily increasing energy prices. The population is impatient due to the very slow start of international energy assistance programmes. Practical measures should be taken immediately in order to ensure that  More>>
Publication Date:
Dec 01, 1992
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
NEI-DK-1111
Reference Number:
SCA: 320100; 320603; PA: DK-93:001214; SN: 93000980974
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Dec 1992
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; EASTERN EUROPE; ENERGY CONSERVATION; BUILDINGS; INFORMATION DISSEMINATION; TRAINING; REGULATIONS; WOOD FUELS; FINANCING; PUBLIC OPINION; CONSULTANTS; DENMARK; OPTIMIZATION; MAINTENANCE; DISTRICT HEATING; 320100; 320603; PUBLIC UTILITIES
OSTI ID:
10148464
Research Organizations:
Birch and Krogboe Overseas, Consulting Engineers and Planners ApS, Virum (Denmark)
Country of Origin:
Denmark
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE93784723; CNN: Contract IMOe-427; TRN: DK9301214
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS
Submitting Site:
DK
Size:
15 p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 05, 2005

Citation Formats

None. Energy saving, consultancy and training in Latvia. Final report for stages A and B. Denmark: N. p., 1992. Web.
None. Energy saving, consultancy and training in Latvia. Final report for stages A and B. Denmark.
None. 1992. "Energy saving, consultancy and training in Latvia. Final report for stages A and B." Denmark.
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title = {Energy saving, consultancy and training in Latvia. Final report for stages A and B}
author = {None}
abstractNote = {The purpose of the project was to help reduce energy consumption in Latvia through a public awareness campaign, analysis of energy consumption in buildings, demonstration projects in public buildings, assistance in the evaluation of regulations and training. This plan was carried out in 6 stages in the above order, the final stage being the production of a report containing recommendations which were disseminated via a seminar. The information campaign continues through the use of advertisements in newspapers, brochures, radio and TV spots etc. It was concluded that there is a vast potential for energy savings in the country and it is recommended that local consultants who are conversant with an European language should be employed to further disseminate information on energy conservation. Maintenance and operation of boiler houses and pump stations should be improved, training programmes for staff responsible for operation and maintenance should be established, there should be continuous information campaigns, and energy management systems should be introduced. Latvia, it is stated, is in a very serious situation facing steadily increasing energy prices. The population is impatient due to the very slow start of international energy assistance programmes. Practical measures should be taken immediately in order to ensure that the population will experience a marked improvement no later than the winter of 1993-94. Further details are given on all stages of the Danish firm`s plans for contributing to energy savings in Latvia. (AB).}
place = {Denmark}
year = {1992}
month = {Dec}
}