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008			260224s2008 xxu
245	0	0	_aScenarios for the evolution of the Spanish electricity sector: Is it on the right path towards sustainability?
260			_a _b _cnov. 2008
270			_a23/06/2011 ; 23/06/2011
300			_a12 p. ; 4057-4068
520			_aTranscripción del resumen del autor. The Spanish energy and electricity models are clearly unsustainable: the large increase in electricity demand, a huge dependency on energy imports, and significant environmental impacts are clear reasons for concern. In this paper we take a look at the possible evolution of the Spanish electricity sector under different policy scenarios, and try to identify which are the policies that may help to achieve the desired goal, as well as the role that the different technologies may play. Results are quite optimistic in that, under the appropriate policy measures, carbon emissions of the electricity sector may be reduced in 2020 up to 37% compared to 1990, and energy imports may be also much reduced, at reasonable costs. However, this may only be achieved by strongly pursuing energy efficiency improvements and other energy conservation measures, which should then become a must for all energy plans in Spain, together with renewable energy promotion and stronger carbon reduction policies.
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773	0		_tEnergy Policy _g36
942			_cARTICULO
100	1		_aLinares, P. _950378
100	1		_aSantos, F.J. _950379
100	1		_aPérez-Arriaga, I.J. _950380
999			_c183026 _d183026