Green energy for sustainable development in Romania's economy

Abstract

Based on representative energy indicators, this study examines the need to adopt Green Energy Economy in Romania, in relation to the economic activity and demographic changes. The data used are the main energy indicators (the CO2 emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, the renewable energy consumption and the consumption of biofuel), the intensity of energy in economy, and the population number. The methodology consists in a quantitative analysis in EViews program. The results' interpretation will take into account that Romania has to continue to reduce the intensity of energy, by increasing the energy efficiency, focusing mainly on energy technologies with low-carbon.