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Transformation of the energy sector and its impact on the European Union’s external trade in energy raw materials in 2000–2020
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2022) Mucha-Leszko, Bogumiła; Wojtas, Monika
The purpose of the paper is to investigate the multifaceted impact of the transformation of the energy sector on domestic economies and international economic relations under the conditions of growing global interdependence. The authors formulate the following research question: What were the changes in the consumption and structure of generating energy, as well as the structure of exports and imports of energy sources, resulting from the transformation of the energy sector in the EU? The following methods were used. The theoretical analysis of the energy sector transformation is based on an interdisciplinary approach proposed by representatives of the International Political Economy. The empirical analysis uses the following indicators: growth rates of energy consumption, shares of selected countries and the EU in the global energy consumption, shares of major sources in the consumption of energy in selected economies, shares of major energy sources in exports and imports of the EU and its member states. Considering the achievements of the EU’s energy policy focused on decreasing the consumption of energy and departing from traditional sources (especially coal) to renewables, the authors concentrate on the results and consequences of the energy policy in the EU. It revealed that the EU had better results on the global scale in limiting energy consumption in 2000–2020. However, the transformation of the energy sector that leads to greater use of renewables is still in the initial stages. Oil and natural gas remain the main sources of energy consumption. When evaluating the impact of transformation on EU energy trade, the dependence on high energy imports in the EU is notable, which actually increased in 2000–2019 from 56.3% to 60.7%. The structure of the imports remained basically the same. The share of oil and natural gas increased slightly, from 88.7% to 89.8%, and the share of renewables climbed from 0.1% to 1.4%. An unfavourable change from the point of view of EU energy policy is the growing share of solid fossil fuels, which was, for the most part, caused by imports to Poland, Slovakia, Czechia and Germany. The structure of exports was quite stable, with oil and natural gas as dominant sources (73.5% and 13.3%, respectively). However, the share of solid fossil fuels in EU exports decreased from 8.8% to 2.8% (2000–2019), which is a positive trend.
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on energy consumption and digital engagement in Polish households
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2024-09) Czech, Anna
This paper aims to analyze energy consumption trends in Polish households during the COVID-19 pandemic and assess the pandemic's influence on household behavior. The study divides the topics into three thematic blocks: the government's pandemic policies, the pandemic's impact on household energy consumption through qualitative and literature-based analysis, and the consequences of the pandemic on households and their energy-related activities. Original research findings from a study conducted in 2021 are utilized in the analytical section. The study reveals an increase in energy demand among households during the lockdown period, driven by remote work, education, and lifestyle shifts. Changes in energy-saving habits and motivations for energy conservation are explored and the potential implications of these shifts for energy suppliers are discussed. Additionally, the study employed methods of literature analysis, qualitative information analysis from secondary sources, as well as synthesis and inference. The paper concludes that lockdown-driven changes in energy consumption patterns demonstrate the adaptability of households and the potential for new forms of collaboration between consumers and energy suppliers.