Energy planning of a Punjab village using multiple objectives compromise programming
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96/03434 The dynamics of United Kingdom regional energy demand Smyth, M. Int. J. Energy Research, Feb. 1996, 20, (2), 93-106. Differencesin regional energy-elasticities may be caused by relativediffer- ences in primary energy sources and endowments but they also arise from differences in economic structure and/or consumption behaviour. This paper examines some long-run energy demand relationships across three sectors: domestic, industrial/commercial and transport in Scotland, North- ern Ireland and the United Kingdom as a whole. 96/03435 1995 EnergleNed debate Marbus, S. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 26-27. (In Flemish) Suboptimalsolutions and wrong investment decisions which are eventually charged to the customer.Is that the result of government interference in the energy market? Or does an active government prevent irreversible damage to the environmentwhile taking care that other long-termobjectivesare not neglected? These are a few of the topics in the second EnergieNed debate, that was recently held in Utrecht city by representa- tives of the energy distributioncompanies,customers,shareholders, agents, national politicians and the central authorities. Central issues were the rela- tionship between the government and the energy companies, decentral energy generation and the promotion of renewable energy sources. 96/03436 Energy consumption in three rural Kenyan house- holds: A survey Wamukonya, L. Biomass & Bioenergy, 1995, 8, (6), 445-451. Woodfuel is an important source of fuel energy in Kenya, constituting about 75% of the total energy consumed. The rural population relies almost entirelyon fuelwood which has become increasingly difficult to obtain. In this study a questionnaire was used to establish the form and quantity of fuel used and the typesof stoves used in rural households within Nyeri, Wanguru in Embu and Muhoroni in Kisumu. 40 households in Nyeri and 30 in each of the other two areas were randomly selected for the study. 96/03437 Energy distribution companies and contractors: From secure to commercial Thorborg, L. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 18-21. (In Flemish) The relationship between the Dutch energy distribution companies and contractorcompanies are adopting an increasingly commercialcharacter as a result of ongoing concentration of companies, joint ventures, the trend towards increasing efficiency and the European market. Changes are quite gradual and differ between companies, depending on such factors as size and vision. Fixed relationships with contractors still hold various advan- tages. The increasingly commercial character also has effects on the com- panies internal organisation. 96/03438 Energy efficiency In practice Hobbs, D. et al., Bldg. Servo CIBSE J., Oct. 1995, 17, (10), 29-35. Presents three articles dealing with applied energy efficiency. 96/03439 Energy Is big business at the Hannover Fair Tozer, L. Energy World, Mar. 1996, (237), 13-14. A background report on the Hannover Industrial Fair held 22 April 1996. 96/03440 Energy management techniques to meet power shortage problems in India Bellarrnine, G. T. and Arokiaswamy,N. S. Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 319-328. Electrical energy is the most important and critical of all resources for economic growth and human comforts. India continues to suffer from shortages of energy in spite of substantial investment in the power sector. Due to serious constraints on adequate availability of conventional energy sources in India, non-conventional energy sources must be developed to the fullest extent. The demand and energy conservation techniques for lift irrigation pumpsets can easily be attained by adopting the simple solutions indicated. Energy audits can bring down both demand and energy con- sumption in industry. By modifying the electricity tariff, the State Electric- ity Boards can become financially stable. 96/03441 Energy management through maintenance Carruthers, P. J. AlRAH J., Sep. 1995, 49, (9), 24-29. Discusses the importance of maintenance in any successful energy man- agement programme of commercial buildings. Describes the building used which was built 1986 in Brisbane, and the mechanical services and their controls. 96/03442 Energy planning and policy Kleinpeter, M. John Wiley & Sons, Baffins Lane, Chichester, West Sus- sex, POI9 IUD, UK, £32.50, Dec. 1995, 533 pp. With the major increase in energy consumption this century, and the result- ing impact on the environment, energy planning activities have taken on an even more important role. The book studies the main challenges of energy supply and demand, describing the need for different methods of energy planning depending on whether plans are short-term, medium-term or long-term. It includes the consideration of energy technologies of the future and how they will influence energy planning over the long-term. Each chapter begins with clear objectives and ends with self-assessment questions. 17 Energy (supplies, policy, economics, forecasts) 96/03443 Energy planning of a Punjab village using multiple objectives compromIse programming Singh, S. et al., Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 329-342. A multiple objective programming (MOP) problem was considered to select the best plan for small, medium and large farms in Punjab. Different farm plans were proposed by giving different weights to five objectives, viz minimization of energy input, maximizationof gross returns,minimiza- tion of capital borrowing,minimizationof labour hiring and minimization of risk for availability of energy inputs. 96/03444 Energy polley and research Williams, A. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), p. 2. A viewpoint by the author Professor Alan Williams, Department of Fuel and Energy, University of Leeds, on the the UK Government's energy policy. 96/03445 An energy policy for the 21st century Hollwey, G. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), 11-13. As we all know, proper long term planning means standing back, assem- bling, costing and analysing all the diverse options before selecting the best. Planners should avoid instant reaction to the pressureof immediate events, but December's dramatic events on the UK energy scene marked such a turning point they are hard to ignore. The author argues that the time is right for a global energy policy. 96/03446 Energy reform In Mexico. A new development model or modernization of statism? Rodriguez-Padilla, V. Energy Policy, Mar. 1996, 24, (3), 265-274. Analyses the results of the reform to the Mexican energy sector from 1988 to 1994, the period during which former President Salinas de Gortari changed the energy policy strategy without modifying its objectives. Resultswere irregular since efforts were asymmetric, which generatednew problems. Although the energy sector has opened up to private capital, the process has been far from spectacular. Even before NAFTA, the integra- tion of this sector between Mexico and the USA was already under way; NAFTA accelerated this process and reduced Mexico's margin for manoeuvre in defining and formulating its own energy policy. Political and economicfactors preventedSalinas from effectinga more aggressive liber- alization; these factors, however, will be less significant during the Zedillo administration, which foreshadows the end of the statist modernism which has characterized this period. 96/03447 Energy sector to become a normal branch of Industry Raaijen, W. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 14-17. (In Flemish) Commercial and industrial consumers don't want to pay too much for electricityand gas. In the 'Vision' series their spokeswoman Marja Hart- mann emerges as a convinced proponent of a free energy market. And the environment need not suffer from liberalising, she thinks. 'All major indus- tries in the Netherlands are dealing with market forces and in no case that turns out detrimental to the environment'. To that end the government should treat the energy sector as a normal branch of industry. Further, Hartmannadvocateslifting the 'MAP' levy (environmental levy) for com- panies and she thinks the energy distribution companies shouldeconomise. 'They are overstaffed, they have inefficient structures and their collective labour agreements are too generous'. 96/03448 Energy sector to Join in on the electronic highway Jonker, D. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 28-31. (In Flemish) The last few years the electronic highway has been quite a topic. The central issue is: the highway is there alright, but where and when do we have to join in? The electronic highway offers both opportunities and threats to the energy sector. The energy distribution companies' attitude should be powered by a longterm vision on the future use of the electronic highway. And in the short run the first moves can be made without the need for very high investments. 96/03449 Energy sources and policy. An overview and guide to the literature Berkovitch, I. The British Library, Turpin Distribution Services Ltd., BlackhorseRoad, Letchworth, Hens SG6 1HN, UK, £33.001996, 186 pp. The book provides a complete overview of energy policy issues and will help to understand concepts as varied as the Gaia hypothesisand demand side management, magnetohydrodynamics and ocean thermal energy con- version. It is an essential purchase for energy economists and policy ana- lysts who need a better understanding of the scientific background, for students and researchers in a variety of disciplinesand for environmental- ists. The educated layman will also find it provides a valuable summary of the key information - the type of information normally buried in specialist literature. Fuel and Energy Abstracts May 1996 235
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96/03434 The dynamics of United Kingdom regional energydemandSmyth, M. Int. J. Energy Research, Feb. 1996, 20, (2), 93-106.Differencesin regional energy-elasticities may be caused by relativedifferences in primary energy sources and endowments but they also arise fromdifferences in economic structure and/or consumption behaviour. Thispaper examines some long-run energy demand relationships across threesectors: domestic, industrial/commercial and transport in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom as a whole.
96/03435 1995 EnergleNed debateMarbus, S. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 26-27. (In Flemish)Suboptimalsolutionsand wrong investmentdecisionswhich are eventuallycharged to the customer. Is that the result of government interference in theenergy market? Or does an active governmentprevent irreversibledamageto the environmentwhile taking care that other long-termobjectivesare notneglected? These are a few of the topics featurin~ in the secondEnergieNed debate, that was recently held in Utrecht city by representatives of the energy distributioncompanies,customers, shareholders, agents,national politicians and the central authorities.Central issues were the relationship between the government and the energy companies, decentralenergy generation and the promotion of renewable energy sources.
96/03436 Energy consumption in three rural Kenyan house-holds: A surveyWamukonya, L. Biomass & Bioenergy, 1995, 8, (6), 445-451.Woodfuel is an important source of fuel energy in Kenya, constitutingabout75% of the total energy consumed.The rural populationrelies almostentirely on fuelwood which has become increasingly difficult to obtain. Inthis study a questionnaire was used to establish the form and quantity offuel used and the types of stoves used in rural households within Nyeri,Wanguru in Embu and Muhoroni in Kisumu. 40 households in Nyeri and30 in each of the other two areas were randomly selected for the study.
96/03437 Energy distribution companies and contractors:From secure to commercialThorborg, L. Gas (Netherlands), Dec. 1995, 115, (12), 18-21. (InFlemish)The relationship between the Dutch energy distribution companies andcontractorcompanies are adopting an increasingly commercialcharacter asa result of ongoing concentration of companies, joint ventures, the trendtowards increasing efficiency and the European market. Changes are quitegradual and differ between companies, depending on such factors as sizeand vision. Fixed relationships with contractors still hold various advantages. The increasinglycommercial character also has effects on the companies internal organisation.
96/03438 Energy efficiency In practiceHobbs, D. et al., Bldg. Servo CIBSE J., Oct. 1995, 17, (10), 29-35.Presents three articles dealing with applied energy efficiency.
96/03439 Energy Is big business at the Hannover FairTozer, L. Energy World, Mar. 1996, (237), 13-14.A background report on the Hannover Industrial Fair held 22 April 1996.
96/03440 Energy management techniques to meet powershortage problems in IndiaBellarrnine, G. T. and Arokiaswamy, N. S. Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar.1996, 37, (3), 319-328.Electrical energy is the most important and critical of all resources foreconomic growth and human comforts. India continues to suffer fromshortages of energy in spite of substantial investment in the power sector.Due to serious constraints on adequate availability of conventional energysources in India, non-conventional energy sources must be developed tothe fullest extent. The demand and energy conservation techniques for liftirrigation pumpsets can easily be attained by adopting the simple solutionsindicated. Energy audits can bring down both demand and energy consumption in industry. By modifying the electricity tariff, the State Electricity Boards can become financially stable.
96/03441 Energy management through maintenanceCarruthers, P. J. AlRAH J., Sep. 1995, 49, (9), 24-29.Discusses the importance of maintenance in any successful energy management programme of commercial buildings. Describes the building usedwhich was built 1986 in Brisbane, and the mechanical services and theircontrols.
96/03442 Energy planning and policyKleinpeter, M. John Wiley & Sons, Baffins Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, POI9 IUD, UK, £32.50, Dec. 1995, 533 pp.With the major increase in energy consumptionthis century, and the resulting impact on the environment,energy planning activities have taken on aneven more important role. The book studies the main challengesof energysupply and demand, describing the need for different methods of energyplanning depending on whether plans are short-term, medium-term orlong-term. It includes the consideration of energy technologies of thefuture and how they will influence energy planning over the long-term.Each chapter begins with clear objectives and ends with self-assessmentquestions.
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96/03443 Energy planning of a Punjab village using multipleobjectives compromIse programmingSingh, S. et al., Energy Converso Mgmt., Mar. 1996, 37, (3), 329-342.A multiple objective programming (MOP) problem was considered toselect the best plan for small, medium and large farms in Punjab. Differentfarm plans were proposed by giving different weights to five objectives,viz minimization of energy input, maximizationof gross returns,minimization of capital borrowing, minimization of labour hiring and minimizationof risk for availability of energy inputs.
96/03444 Energy polley and researchWilliams, A. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), p. 2.A viewpoint by the author Professor Alan Williams, Department of Fueland Energy, University of Leeds, on the the UK Government's energypolicy.
96/03445 An energy policy for the 21st centuryHollwey, G. Energy World, Feb. 1996, (236), 11-13.As we all know, proper long term planning means standing back, assembling, costing and analysing all the diverse options before selecting thebest. Planners should avoid instant reaction to the pressure of immediateevents, but December's dramatic events on the UK energy scene markedsuch a turning point they are hard to ignore.The author argues that the timeis right for a global energy policy.
96/03446 Energy reform In Mexico. A new developmentmodel or modernization of statism?Rodriguez-Padilla, V. Energy Policy, Mar. 1996, 24, (3), 265-274.Analyses the results of the reform to the Mexican energy sector from 1988to 1994, the period during which former President Salinas de Gortarichanged the energy policy strategy without modifying its objectives.Resultswere irregular since efforts were asymmetric, which generatednewproblems.Although the energy sector has opened up to private capital, theprocess has been far from spectacular. Even before NAFTA, the integration of this sector between Mexico and the USA was already under way;NAFTA accelerated this process and reduced Mexico's margin formanoeuvre in defining and formulating its own energy policy.Political andeconomicfactors preventedSalinas from effectinga more aggressive liberalization; these factors, however, will be less significantduring the Zedilloadministration, which foreshadows the end of the statist modernism whichhas characterized this period.
96/03447 Energy sector to become a normal branch ofIndustryRaaijen, W. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 14-17. (In Flemish)Commercial and industrial consumers don't want to pay too much forelectricity and gas. In the 'Vision' series their spokeswoman Marja Hartmann emerges as a convinced proponent of a free energy market. And theenvironment need not suffer from liberalising, she thinks. 'All major industries in the Netherlands are dealing with market forces and in no case thatturns out detrimental to the environment'. To that end the governmentshould treat the energy sector as a normal branch of industry. Further,Hartmann advocates lifting the 'MAP' levy (environmental levy) for companies and she thinks the energy distribution companies shouldeconomise.'They are overstaffed, they have inefficient structures and their collectivelabour agreements are too generous'.
96/03448 Energy sector to Join in on the electronic highwayJonker, D. Gas (Netherlands), Mar. 1996, 116, (3), 28-31. (In Flemish)The last few years the electronic highway has been quite a topic. Thecentral issue is: the highway is there alright, but where and when do wehave to join in? The electronic highway offers both opportunities andthreats to the energy sector. The energy distribution companies' attitudeshould be poweredby a longterm vision on the future use of the electronichighway. And in the short run the first moves can be made without theneed for very high investments.
96/03449 Energy sources and policy. An overview and guideto the literatureBerkovitch, I. The British Library, Turpin Distribution Services Ltd.,BlackhorseRoad, Letchworth, Hens SG6 1HN, UK, £33.001996, 186 pp.The book provides a complete overview of energy policy issues and willhelp to understand concepts as varied as the Gaia hypothesis and demandside management, magnetohydrodynamics and ocean thermal energy conversion. It is an essential purchase for energy economists and policy analysts who need a better understanding of the scientific background, forstudents and researchers in a variety of disciplines and for environmentalists. The educated layman will also find it provides a valuable summary ofthe key information - the type of information normally buried in specialistliterature.
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