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Author(s): | Meireles, M. Soares, I. Afonso, O. |
Date: | 2012 |
Title: | Are we following the right path?: assessment of the Portuguese thermoelectricity generation on atmospheric emissions |
Volume: | 15 |
Pages: | 109-132 |
ISSN: | 1108-2976 |
Keywords: | Electricity sector Thermoelectricity generation Atmospheric emissions |
Abstract: | This paper examines the Portuguese electricity-supply-sector evolution within the EU-27 and its impact on atmospheric emissions. Using a dataset of SO2, NOx, CO2 and particulates emissions for Portuguese thermoelectricity plants between 1990 and 2008, the performed panel data model shows emissions to be a positive function of fossil fuel combustible use. Nevertheless, these results denote a more “impressive” correlation per GWh generated than in other EU countries. They also indicate that only SO2 emissions are a negative function of liberalization, which may be explained by the market power of the incumbent that does not feel threatened to adopt environmental improvements. |
Peerreviewed: | Sim |
Access type: | Embargoed Access |
Appears in Collections: | BRU-RI - Artigos em revistas científicas internacionais com arbitragem científica |
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