Title: Selected strategic and environmental considerations for Poland's energy sector

Authors: Tom Bramorski, Manu Madan

Addresses: College of Business and Economics; University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1797, USA. ' College of Business and Economics; University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1797, USA

Abstract: Many countries of Central and Eastern Europe have undertaken ambitious programmes aimed at transforming their traditional government-controlled industrial and service monopolies into competitive enterprises. One consequence of these programmes and rapid economic growth is the increase in demand for energy. Using Poland as an example, we discuss the transformations that take place in the energy generation and distribution sectors in Eastern and Central Europe that are intended to better meet current needs and future expectations of their customers. We discuss several issues facing the industry. They include implementing new technologies, environmental problems, privatization and organizational issues.

Keywords: Central and Eastern Europe; CEE; energy industry; Poland; energy generation; energy distribution; energy technology; environmental impact; privatisation; organisational issues.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.1997.063328

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 1997 Vol.9 No.1/2, pp.103-109

Published online: 10 Jul 2014 *

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