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Armenia is still energy insecure
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11:01, May 22, 2013
On May 22, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia hosted the conference `The
Future of Energy in Armenia: A Conference on Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency in Armenia'.
The conference explored opportunities for Armenia to further diversify
energy sources and improve energy efficiency. The performance of the
energy sector and the quality of services have improved as a result of
the Armenian Government's legal and regulatory reforms, new
institutional developments, and privatization as supported by the U.S.
Government and other donors. However, Armenia is still energy insecure
and remains one of the most energy-import dependent countries in the
region. The primary challenges to Armenia's energy security are
reliance on oil and natural gas import, and the resultant
vulnerability to price fluctuations of these imports, ensuring the
continued safe operation of the Metsamor nuclear power plant, and the
limited development of alternative and renewable sources of energy.
Inefficient energy usage intensifies the impact of rising energy
prices on the economy, especially for low income and vulnerable
households. Resolution of these issues will further promote
sustainability and contribute to development of Armenia's energy
sector.
U.S. Ambassador John A. Heffern and Minister of Energy and Natural
Resources Armen Movsisian gave opening remarks, and panelists included
Areg Galstyan, Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Vahan
Sargsyan, Director of Energy Strategy Center of the Scientific
Research Institute of Energy, representatives from the Public Service
Regulatory Commission, the Water Resource Management Agency of the
Ministry of Nature Protection, NGOs, the private sector and donor
organizations.
In October, 2012, the U.S. Embassy and the Government of Armenia
signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Sector Cooperation.
U.S. Government-funded projects continue to enhance the Government of
Armenia's capacity to diversify energy sources, develop renewable
energy and improve energy efficiency. This conference was a part of
the implementation of the U.S. - Armenian Memorandum of Understanding
on energy sector designed to foster dialogue on issues related to
energy efficiency and renewable energy between the government, the
private sector, NGOs, and the donor community.
From: Baghdasarian
http://hetq.am/eng/news/26709/armenia-is-still-energy-insecure.html
11:01, May 22, 2013
On May 22, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia hosted the conference `The
Future of Energy in Armenia: A Conference on Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency in Armenia'.
The conference explored opportunities for Armenia to further diversify
energy sources and improve energy efficiency. The performance of the
energy sector and the quality of services have improved as a result of
the Armenian Government's legal and regulatory reforms, new
institutional developments, and privatization as supported by the U.S.
Government and other donors. However, Armenia is still energy insecure
and remains one of the most energy-import dependent countries in the
region. The primary challenges to Armenia's energy security are
reliance on oil and natural gas import, and the resultant
vulnerability to price fluctuations of these imports, ensuring the
continued safe operation of the Metsamor nuclear power plant, and the
limited development of alternative and renewable sources of energy.
Inefficient energy usage intensifies the impact of rising energy
prices on the economy, especially for low income and vulnerable
households. Resolution of these issues will further promote
sustainability and contribute to development of Armenia's energy
sector.
U.S. Ambassador John A. Heffern and Minister of Energy and Natural
Resources Armen Movsisian gave opening remarks, and panelists included
Areg Galstyan, Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Vahan
Sargsyan, Director of Energy Strategy Center of the Scientific
Research Institute of Energy, representatives from the Public Service
Regulatory Commission, the Water Resource Management Agency of the
Ministry of Nature Protection, NGOs, the private sector and donor
organizations.
In October, 2012, the U.S. Embassy and the Government of Armenia
signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Sector Cooperation.
U.S. Government-funded projects continue to enhance the Government of
Armenia's capacity to diversify energy sources, develop renewable
energy and improve energy efficiency. This conference was a part of
the implementation of the U.S. - Armenian Memorandum of Understanding
on energy sector designed to foster dialogue on issues related to
energy efficiency and renewable energy between the government, the
private sector, NGOs, and the donor community.
From: Baghdasarian