Foreword
Foreword
Author(s): Rajendra K Pachauri
Source: Handbook on Energy Audit and Environment Management Authored By Y P Abbi
Abstract:
With oil prices having increased substantially in recent months, the efficient use of energy becomes an even more important objective in economic activities than what was the case earlier. As generally happens, an increase in the price of oil is also accompanied by corresponding increase in the prices of other forms of energy, such as natural gas and coal, which in some cases could be substituted for oil, particularly over a period of time. Overall, the increase in fuel prices is also leading to upward pressure on the prices of electricity not only in India but in other parts of the world as well. All of this provides a strong economic rationale for managing the production and use of energy in a manner that ensures higher levels of efficiency.
Publisher/Organisation: TERI Press
Publication Date: 3 October 2007