Energy Management Based on a Systems Approach to the Analysis of Energy Indicators, Strategies and Policies

The processes of transforming the primary energy of coal into thermal energy are a significant cause of environmental degradation and the reduction of energy potential at the national level. Failures in energy management lead to the degradation of air, water, and soil quality, as well as to threatened energy stability. Managing the energy sector is a complex task that can be addressed through a systematic approach to individual problems and through consideration of the overall situation. The adoption of an overly ambitious energy sector development strategy indicates the need to postpone proposed solutions, which are often part of procedures governed by legal norms. Energy indicators can largely reflect the level of implementation of energy policies. The analysis is based on the results of a timely and adequately implemented environmental system monitoring. Creating a more complex set of energy indicators can help improve the management of energy development. The use of alternative energy sources represents a significant shift in the perception of utilizing traditional energy sources. Technical conditions related to the provision of the electricity distribution network, transportation routes, and the importation of modern equipment should be aligned with the needs of energy development based on the application of solar, wind, hydromechanical, geothermal, and nuclear energy.