Denmark is a great example on effective use of public promotion instruments on renewable energy. And now we are not speaking merely about  the effecitive use of manpower on transportation (bicycles account for 18 per cent of all trips taken in Denmark)!

Oil crisis in 1970’s created a basis for Danish renewable energy production. In those days Denmark imported 99 per cent of all energy used. After 30 years, Denmark has enjoyed an economic growth ( GDP 56 per cent higher since 1980) with reduced CO2 (35 per cent lower since 1980). In 2004, Denmark has the lowest energy consumption per unit in EU countries. Continue reading »