Energy in Latvia
Latvia is net energy importer.
Primary energy use in Latvia was 49 TWh, or 22 TWh per million persons in 2009.Overview
Almost half of the electricity used in the country is provided by renewable energy sources. The main renewable resource is hydroelectric power. Latvia has laws that regulate the building of power plants and plans to sell electricity at higher prices. This is a stimulus for investment, especially taking into consideration the fact that Latvia cannot offer big subsidies in order to attract investment. A production quota is approved for each renewable energy source every year.Business
Natural gas companies include Latvijas Gāze.
