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East Germany's future energy economy

Abstract

Since unification, the former German Democratic Republic has had to face major changes, one of which concerns the energy supply system. A secure energy supply system is an absolute requirement for the political and economical development of this Republic. Its former strategy of 'autarkical' energy supply until the end of 1989 was one of the factors which led to an economic downfall. This essay gives an overview of the major structural changes to the economy which have occurred since unification. First, the former energy situation is described and the status quo analyzed. Then, efforts in reorganizing the present energy supply system are outlined. Finally, new perspectives and strategies are described. The aspects taken into consideration include: energy price deregulation; European fossil fuel marketing trends; investments for the build up of an efficient energy supply system; and the creation of surcharges for environmental pollution abatement, in particular, the reduction of carbon and sulfur dioxide emissions.
Authors:
Tjon, F; Zuehlke, R [1] 
  1. Technische Univ. Berlin (Germany, F.R.). FG Energie und Rohstoffwirtschaft
Publication Date:
Jan 01, 1991
Product Type:
Journal Article
Reference Number:
ITA-91-000429; EDB-91-159801
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: ENER (European Network Energy Economics Research) Bulletin; (Italy); Journal Volume: 10; Other Information: Paper presented at the 11th ENER joint seminar on energy transition in the Eastern European countries, Grenoble, January 10-11, 1991
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; ECONOMIC POLICY; ENERGY POLICY; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; DEREGULATION; FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS; INVESTMENT; MARKETING; PLANNING; PRICES; SURCHARGES; CHARGES; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EUROPE; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; POWER PLANTS; TAXES; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; 290200* - Energy Planning & Policy- Economics & Sociology; 294000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Fossil Fuels; 296000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Electric Power; 290300 - Energy Planning & Policy- Environment, Health, & Safety
OSTI ID:
5103935
Country of Origin:
Italy
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Journal ID: CODEN: ENBUE
Submitting Site:
ITA
Size:
Pages: 79-87
Announcement Date:
Dec 15, 1991

Citation Formats

Tjon, F, and Zuehlke, R. East Germany's future energy economy. Italy: N. p., 1991. Web.
Tjon, F, & Zuehlke, R. East Germany's future energy economy. Italy.
Tjon, F, and Zuehlke, R. 1991. "East Germany's future energy economy." Italy.
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abstractNote = {Since unification, the former German Democratic Republic has had to face major changes, one of which concerns the energy supply system. A secure energy supply system is an absolute requirement for the political and economical development of this Republic. Its former strategy of 'autarkical' energy supply until the end of 1989 was one of the factors which led to an economic downfall. This essay gives an overview of the major structural changes to the economy which have occurred since unification. First, the former energy situation is described and the status quo analyzed. Then, efforts in reorganizing the present energy supply system are outlined. Finally, new perspectives and strategies are described. The aspects taken into consideration include: energy price deregulation; European fossil fuel marketing trends; investments for the build up of an efficient energy supply system; and the creation of surcharges for environmental pollution abatement, in particular, the reduction of carbon and sulfur dioxide emissions.}
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