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1
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Energy security

A

The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price

2
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Two types of energy security

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Long term ; energy sec deals with timely investment of supply energy in line with econ development and environmental needs
Short term; focuses on the ability of the energy system to react promptly to sudden change in balance - energy demand and supp

3
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2 measures of energy consumption

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In per capita

Energy intensity

4
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Define measure of energy consumption per capita ?

A

Oil equivalent per cap or megawatts per hour per person

Generally rushes with economic dev