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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"1999-10-06"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:VOTES2
dcterms:Language	"fi"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.19991006.3.3-116"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:1999-10-06-Speech-3-1172
lpv:speaker	lp:Piia-Noora Kauppi2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; EMPL (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Kansallinen Kokoomus (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; ECON (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, in connection with the ALTENER programme, I would like to draw your close attention to the Nordic energy economy. The exceptional climate in Europe’s peripheral areas makes its own demands, which the EU has to take account of. The use of peat is a bonus in Nordic energy policy. For example, the Finnish marshes are an important natural resource, and peat bricks meet approximately 7% of Finland’s energy requirements. 6,500 people derive their livelihood either directly or indirectly from peat production. Up till now, peat has not been classed as a renewable energy source, like wood. In fact, peat is a natural renewable resource whose cycle for regeneration is longer than that of wood. Estimated emissions from the use of peat as an energy source would decline considerably if the whole life cycle of its use and its renewable nature were taken into account. The use of peat is essential with the increase of the use of wood to produce energy. Without the parallel use of peat, the volume of planned wood-burning boilers will not be sufficient nor will the operation be lucrative. Thus, the exceptional use of peat must be taken account of when examining energy taxation in Europe. A healthier and cleaner energy economy requires that peat should be included among renewable sources in the future."@en1

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