2010 Review: The Czech Republic - Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Overview
The Czech Republic, rich in coal resources, is the third-largest electricity exporter in the European Union. The energy sector plays a crucial role in the country's economy and regional energy security. Since the last IEA in-depth review in 2005, the Czech Republic has strengthened its energy policy, further liberalized its electricity and gas markets, and made significant efforts to enhance oil and gas security.
Key Energy Policy Directions
The Czech government is currently updating its policy documents, focusing on energy security and maintaining the Czech Republic as a net electricity exporter through a diversified energy mix and the maximization of indigenous resources such as coal, uranium, and renewable energy. However, the focus on energy security needs to be better integrated with climate change considerations, and economic efficiency should also be a key pillar of energy policy.
Recommendations for Improving Energy Security
To improve energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing economic development, the Czech Republic could:
- Improve Energy Efficiency and Broaden Demand-Side Measures
- Focus on Low-Carbon Technologies
- Integrate Electricity and Natural Gas Markets Regionally
- Optimize New Infrastructure Needs
International Energy Agency (IEA)
The IEA was established in November 1974 with the dual mandate of promoting energy security among its member countries through collective responses to oil supply disruptions and advising on sound energy policy. It works with 28 advanced economies, each required to hold oil stocks equivalent to 90 days of net imports.
Table of Contents
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Executive Summary and Key Recommendations
- Executive summary
- Key recommendations
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General Energy Policy
- Overview
- Supply and demand
- Key energy policy directions
- Institutions and government organizations
- Market reform
- Energy prices and taxes
- Energy security
- Critique
- Recommendations
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Energy and the Environment
- Key developments in energy and environment policy
- Trends in greenhouse gas emissions
- Greenhouse gas emission projections
- EU Emissions Trading Scheme and National Allocation Plans
- Joint implementation projects
- Local air pollution
- Critique
- Recommendations
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Energy Efficiency
- Energy intensity
- Energy efficiency policies
- Implementation
- Institutional framework
- Critique
- Recommendations
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Coal
- Overview
- Reserves and production
- Trade
- Demand
- Coal-fired power plant emissions
- Carbon capture and storage
- Critique
- Recommendations
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Natural Gas
