| Abstract [eng] |
As world economy intensively develops, there is also seen a constant growth of energy consumption. Mostly used sources of energy, especially oil and gas resources are limited and constantly wasting. Economic dependence on energy suppliers is the problem of countries lacking in energy resources. Another problem is the negative impact of burning biogas on climate change. One of the long-term sustainable development strategies for Lithuania tasks is to promote the use of renewable energy resources in energetics and transport. The aim of work is to disclose the opportunities of alternative energy sources promotion for Lithuania. The objectives of work are: 1) to explore the theoretical aspects of alternative energy sources promotion; 2) to analyze Lithuanian and abroad studies and empirical data for renewable energy promotion; 3) to prepare the methodology of empirical study evaluating the efficiency of alternative energy resources promoting measures in Lithuania; 4) to adapt the methodology and assess the efficiency of alternative energy resources promoting measures; 5) to provide the recommendations how to promote alternative energy sources in Lithuania. It was conducted the survey of experts and the results showed that the promotion of renewables in Lithuania is not sufficient enough. Feed-in-tariffs, the promotion of the EU Structural Funds and tradable pollution permits can be identified as the best currently existing promotional measures. Currently operating tax incentives are negatively assessed. While offering additional incentives the major tax incentives, including exemption of VAT, credit guarantee funds, preferential credits and additional state subsidies were marked. |
