Energy & Environment · 2004 · 19 citations · 3 references
Public AffairsEnvironmental PolicyClimate PolicyEnergy PolicySustainable DevelopmentDemand-side ManagementEnergy ConservationEnergy SustainabilityEnvironmental SustainabilityRenewable EnergySustainable Energy SystemsEnergy Conservation PoliciesEnergy Efficiency PolicyEnergy Efficiency StrategyEnergy PlanningLong-term Policy MakingSustainable Energy Management
The debate between exponents of 'supply side' and 'demand side' approaches to dealing with environmental problems like climate change can sometimes become polarised. At one extreme it is sometimes claimed that the potential for energy efficiency and demands reductions is so large that we hardly need to worry about the supply side. At the other extreme it is sometimes claimed that the potential for renewables is so large that we can forget about energy conservation. This paper looks at how these views stand up in the context of both short and long term sustainable energy policy and seeks a pragmatic strategic compromise.
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