Energy for the Developing World

The developing world faces a dilemma: it needs energy to meet its people's aspirations, yet producing vastly more energy is expensive and threatens the environment. By mixing efficient end-use technologies with modest increases in generating capacity, developing countries can affordable obtain the energy they need without ruining the environment. The paper discusses the planning of development-focused, end use-oriented, service-directed scenarios that incorporate conservation and renewable sources into a least-cost mix.