factors effecting consumption Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
enviro policies
A
may not take the cheapest route, due to cost of green energy
app- costa rica, favours green energy, 99% of energy is from renewable sources
neg- increase cost to consumer
2
Q
economic development
A
energy cost in 1 country may be percieved as high in another
app- ethiopa, favoured green energy but couldnt afford, opted to use dung
neg- spread of illnesses
3
Q
technology
A
modern tech can explout resources that arent readily avaliable
app- deep drilling
neg- increases demand, modern tech uses more energy
4
Q
physical avaliablity
A
are they avaliable or imported
app-russia and opec
downward pressure on consumption
