Financial importance 1c NCA Full report Energy saving ambitions and results (2011) (English)
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largest energy consumer and because a major European study of the impact of energy saving behaviour in households, schools and offices
commenced at the same time as our audit. The audit of the manufacturing sector revolved around two questions.
Firstly, is energy saving policy in the manufacturing sector more effective if it is consistent with the companies reasons for behaving energy
efficiently? To answer this question, we held a survey of companies in the manufacturing sector. The main findings are presented in chapter 5 of
this report. Secondly, are there inefficiencies in the energy saving policy for the manufacturing sector and, if so, where are they? To answer this
question, we commissioned CE Delft, an independent research and consultancy organisation, to investigate the relationship between policy
impact and associated costs cost effectiveness. CE Delft will publish a report on its investigation entitled Evaluatie energiebesparingsbelied in de
industrie. Kosten en effecten in de periode 1995-2008 Evaluation of energy saving policy in manufacturing. Costs and effects in the period
1995-2008. Its main findings are presented in chapter 5. The answers to these questions provide an insight into the results of the
Dutch governments energy saving policy and its impact on CO
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emissions and energy security. They will also contribute to the social and political
debate on reducing energy consumption and increasing the effectiveness of national energy and climate policy. The analysis of individual policy
instruments will also complement the policy options presented in the report issued by the Energy and Climate Working Group set up for the
Reassessment of government functions AZ, 2010. The Working Group has not made a decision on the policy alternatives but has indicated that
more study is necessary.