Abstract

The objective of this paperis to share the experience acquired from having worked on energy saving issues together with LatviaÉs thermal energy producers and consumers for the last three years since Latvia regainedindependence.

During these years a transition has been made from the former USSR economy to market economy. In this paper we will try to provide an insight to production, dismbution and use of thermal energy by DH plants and industries in Latvia, possibilities to improve energy efficiency, environmental feasibility, and evaluation of project proposals, and energy saving strategies that will most effectively overcome psychological obstacles. Energy efficiency improvement should begin with implementation of low cost energy saving measures along with supply side management. The analysis of energy and fuel consumption and thy impact of energy costs is based on data provided by producers.

On the other hand, capital investments with short payback period show the specific conditions of the present situation m energy economy. Recommendations for the implementation of energy conservation projects and purchase of more efficient equipment are based on energy engineering analysis, as well as environmental and economic evaluation.

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Panels of

Panel 1: Policy and Programmes - Who can deliver DSM?

Panel 2: Programme Evaluation

Panel 4: Human Dimensions

Panel 3: Market Transformation: Innovation, Development and Dissemination

Panel 6: Transportation, Urban Planning and Land Use

Panel 5: Energy Policy for a Sustainable Environment