Namejs ZELTINS (ZELTINSH)

Professor Namejs ZELTINS Head of Energy Efficiency Centre Institute of Physical Energetics Aizkraukles iela 21 Riga, LV 1006 Latvia Phone: +371 7558636, +371 9363105 (mobile) Fax: +371 7557671 E-mail: zeltinsh@edi.lv

Born: August 12, 1935, Dobele, Latvia

Interests:

• Fuel and Energy Complex Planning
• Energy Efficiency
• Heat Supplying Systems
• Gas Supplying Systems
• Energy Market
• Energy Audit and Monitoring in Buildings and Industry
• Energy Utilisation

Languages: Latvian, Russian, English

Education:

• University of Latvia (Faculty of Physics and Mathematics), 1966
• Postgraduate, Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1972-1979
• Dr.sc.ing. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in Western countries). Title of Thesis: Complex Methods for Utilization of Energy Resources in Industry. Georgian Institute of Energetics and Hydrotechnical Buildings, 1984
• Dr.habil.sc.ing., Title of Thesis: Integrated Investigations of Heat Supplying Systems: Energetical and Economical Efficiency, Ecology. Institute of Physical Energetics, 1993
• Professor, Institute of Physical Energetics, 1994

Experience:

• Head of Scientific Group, Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1979-1986
• Senior Researcher, Leading Researcher, Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1986-1993
• Manager of Postgraduate Studies and Diploma Design, 1991-pres.
• Professor, Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1993-
• Head of Energy Efficiency Centre, Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1994 -

Honours and Awards 

• The Latvian Academy of Sciences and Public Joint stock company "Latvenergo" Alfreds Vitols Prize for a series of papers Energy Market and the Baltic States: Analysis of Development. Measures to Increase Energy Utilisation Efficiency in Public and Dwelling Houses, 2003
• The Latvian Academy of Sciences , Joint Stock Company "Latvijas Gaze" and the Latvian Foundation of Education Prize for a series of papers  Complex investigation of effective transportation, storage , and utilization of natural gas, 2005

Professional Activities and Memberships:

• President, Latvian Member Committee/ World Energy Council (WEC), 2001 –
• Member, WEC Group Central and Eastern Europe, 1990 –

• Deputy Chairman, International Centre for Energy and Environment Policy – ICEEP (for Central and Eastern Europe Countries), 2001 -
• Member, Latvian Affiliate of International Association for Energy Economics - IAEE, 1990 -
• Member of Board, National Energy Confederation, 2001 –
• Member of Scientific Council of Institute of Physical Energetics LAS, 1993 -

Main Recent/Representative Publications (total number of publications – 250):

• N.Zeltinsh, V.Tseyzinsh, P.Shipkovs, Yu.Ozolinsh. The Energy Systems in Latvia.-   In: Energy and Environment in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. (Ed. by Jorgan Fenhann), RISU National Laboratory, Denmark, 1992, pp. 53-71 /ed.2/.
• N.Zeltinsh and co-authors. Energy for Tomorrow's World -the Realities, the Real Options and the Agenda for Achievement. - World Energy Council: Kogan Page Limited, London St. MARTINS PRESS INC. New York, 1993, 320 pp.
• V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh, Yu.Stripnieks. Energy Conservation Policy in Latvia and Baltic Region for the Next Century. – Proc. 18^thInternational Conference "Into the Twenty -First Century: Harmonising Energy Policy Environment and Sustainable Economic Growth", Washington DC, USA, 1995, pp.  233-241.
• V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh, A.Davis. Possibilities for Creating Future Global Fuel and Energy Supply Systems in Baltic States. – Proc. 16^th Congress of World Energy Council, Division 2 PS/SRD 2- 4. Social Aspects of Energy Supply, Tokyo, Japan, 1995, pp. 49-55.
• I.Puikevica - Puikevska, N.Zeltinsh. Latvian Energy Economy Sector in Transition Period. – In: Ecological Energy Conception of the Baltic States in the Transition Period. Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Environmental Engineering ZESZYT, (ISSN 0867 - 2172) 1996, Nr. 2, pp.61-96.
• V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh, A. Davis. Integration of energy systems of Baltic States into the North - European system for the sustainable energy supply development. – Proc. 20^th Annual International Conference, Int. Ass. for Energy Economics, 1997, vol. II, New Delhi, India, pp.561-570.
• J.Kapala, N.Zeltins. A direct way of estimation of impurity emission from the coke cooled by wet method. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 1997, Nr. 6, pp.19-28.
• V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh, V.Kreslinsh. Latvian and East-European market: towards the EU Policy. - Proc. 21^st International Conference of the IAEE “Experimenting with Free Markets: Lessons from the Last 20 Years and Prospects for the Future”, 1998, vol. 1, Quebec, Canada, pp.233-242.
• J.Kapala, J.Michna, Yu.Ekmanis, N.Zeltinsh. Research- based Ecological concept of energy management for the Baltic States in transition period. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 1998, Nr. 5, pp.3 -13.
• A.Osh, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh. The role of new technologies for rehabilitation of heat supply systems in Baltic countries. – In: New Equilibrate in the Energy Markets: The role of New Regions and Areas (Proc22nd IAEE Annual Intern. Conference), 1999, vol.2, Rome, Italy, pp.390-398.
• J.Kapala, V.Miškinis, U.Rudi, M.Caikovska, N.Zeltins. Actual Economic and Energetic Problems of the Baltic countries. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 1999, Nr. 3, pp.3 -19.
• A.Davis, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh. North Europe Gas Prospects Latvian Underground Gas Storage.- In: World Markets Series BUSINESS BRIEFING Global Gas & LNG Industry. World Markets Research Centre. London, UK, June 1999, pp.68-70.
• I.Puikevica-Puikevska, I.Viksna, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltins. Liberalisation of Latvian Gas Sector and Outlook of North European Gas Market. – Proc. 20^th Annual North American Conference of United States Associations for Energy Economics, Orlando, Florid, USA, 1999, pp.415-423.
• M.Chaikovska, A.Davis, N.Zeltinsh. LATVIA. - In: Emerging Energy Legislation in Central & Eastern Europe: Market Orientation; International Compatibility; Business Implications. World Energy Council. Report 1999, pp.95 - 104.
• A.Davis, G.Freibergs, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh. Latvian Underground Gas Storage for Developing Baltic and European Gas Supply System. - Proc. Regional Forum “Central and East European Energy Policies, Markets and Technologies for 21^st Century”, World Energy Council Vilnius, Lithuania, 1999, pp.138 - 187.
• A.Davis, G.Freibergs, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh. Technological Progress and Development of Heat Energy Market. – Proc. IAEE 1999 European energy conference “Technological progress and the energy challenges”, Paris, France,1999, pp.132 –140.
• M.Chaikovska, G.Shlihta, N.Zeltinsh, V.Mi?kinis, Ü.Rudi. Actual economic and energetically problems of Baltic countries. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2000, Nr. 2, pp.10-22.
• M.Chaikovska, I.Stuits, N.Zeltinsh. Hard Coal in the Balance of Energy Resources in Latvia. In: Restructuring and privatisation of the coal industries in central and eastern Europe and the CIS, World Energy Council, London, UK, 2000, pp.119-124.
• V.Ginters, V.Kreslinsh, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh. The Diversity of Fuel in Energy Production as Preconditions to Stabilise Energy Market. – Proc.Regional WEC Energy Forum FOREN 2000 “ Technologies for Liberalised Energy Market”, Sect. IV Regulatory environment to promote sustainable and efficient technologies, Neptun - Olimp, Romania, 2000, pp.67-72.
• M.Chaikovska, V.Mi?kinis, Ü.Rudi, G.Shlihta, N.Zeltins. Bericht aus den Baltischen Republiken.10. Zittauer Seminarzur energiewirtschaftlichen Situation in den Ländern Osteuropas, Zittau, Germany, 2000, 30 S.
• A.Ošs, I.Puikevica-Puikevska, N.Zeltinš. Aims and Expectation of Desirable Introduction of Latvia in the EU. - In: Energy Conservation Policy. Special issue dedicated to integration of Central and Eastern Europe Countries with EU, Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Environmental Engineering, Zeszyt Nr.1, 2000, pp.41-53.
• A.Osh, Y.Ekmanis, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh. Energy policy in Latvia. - International Journal of Global energy Issues, Energy conservation policy in Central and Eastern European countries, UNESCO, 2001, vol.16, Nos.1/2, pp.64-81.
• J.Kapala, J.Michna, Y.Ekmanis, N.Zeltinsh. Still transition or a new situation in energy conservation policy in Central and Eastern European countries? - International Journal of Global energy Issues, Energy conservation policy in Central and Eastern European countries, UNESCO, 2001, vol.16, Nos. 1/2/3, pp.242-251.
• J.Ekmanis, D.Frormann, J.Kapala, J.Michna, N.Zeltins. Expedient researches on Energy and Environment Policy in Central and Eastern Europe countries. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2001, Nr.5, pp.3-13.
• J.Michna, D.Frormann, J.Barto?, M.Gnedoy, P.Kaleta, J.Kapala, F.Krawczynski, G.Mészáros, V.Miškinis, J.Rousek, M.Rouytcheva, U.Rudi, V.Ruginá, I.Viksna, N.Zeltins. - In: Energy Conservation Policy. Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Environmental Engineering, 2001, Zeszyt Nr 1, 226 p. (in English, German and Russian).
• B.Petrovs, I.Viksna, N.Zeltinsh. Methodological and technical aspects of energy liberalisation in Latvia. – Proc.10^th Forum: Croatian energy day „Energy sector liberalisation and Privatisation in Transition-Economy and EU Countries: Experiences and Perspectives” Zagreb, Croatia, 2001, pp.73-82.
• J.Michna, J.Kapala, J.Ekmanis, D.Frormann, N.Zeltins, P.Kaleta. International Centre for Energy and Environmental Policy (ICEEP) for Central and Eastern Europe Countries. – In: Energy Conservation Policy. Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Environmental Eengineering. Zabrze, Düsseldorf, Riga., 2001, Zeszyt Specjalny, 28 p. (in English, German and Russian).
• J.Michna, D.Frormann, N.Zeltins, P.Kaleta. Present and future energy and environmental policy problems in central and eastern European countries. - International centre for energy and environmental policy, 2002, Bulletin No. 1, 24 p.
• B.Petrov, I.Puikevica-Puikevska, N.Zeltinsh. Program of energy audit for residential buildings. – Proc. 9^th Intern. Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate “Indoor Air 2002”, Monterey, California, USA, 2002, 6 p.
• K.Mikelsons, V.Zebergs, N.Zeltinsh N. European and World Experience for Creating Baltic Liberalized Electricity Market. – Proc. 22^nd USAEE/IAEE North American Conference “Energy Markets in Turmoil: Making Sense of it All”, 2002,Vancouver, BC, Canada, CD.
• Akermanis A., Sarma U., Zeberga E., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. Present situation and trends in reconstructing the heat supply systems in Latvia . -  In:   "Towards local energy systems: revitalising district heating and co-generation in central and eastern Europe", World Energy Council, 2003, pp. 41-56.
• Davis A., Zeberga E., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. (2003) Energy saving policy and emissions decreasing: Latvian experience // Proceedings of International Energy Conference “Energy Technologies for post Kyoto targets in the medium term”, Risu National Laboratory, Denmark, 2003, : pp. 375-384.
• Mikelsons K., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. Sustainable development problems of Latvian energy sector //26^th Annual Conference International Association for Energy Economics “New Challenges for energy decision makers”, Prague, Czech Republic, 2003, CD: 7 pp.
• Osh A., Zeltina, L. and Zeltinsh, N. Cooperation between the developed countries and the Republic of Latvia in the field of energy: globalisation. -  Int. J. Global Energy Issues, 2003, Vol.19, No. 2/3, pp. 212-224.
• Kreslinsh V., Brinkis K., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. The Integration of Post Transition Countries in European Free Energy Market // Proceedings of 23rd IAEE North American Conference, “Integrating the Energy Markets in North America: Issues & Problems, Terms & Conditions” Mexico, Mexico City, Camino Real Hotel, CD: 8 pp.
• Petrov B., Puikevica –Puikevska I., Zeltins N.  Evaluation of potential possibility of energy efficiency in dwelling . -  HB 2003 Conference, Singapore, 2003, CD.
• Stuits I., Zeberga E., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. Institutional support on energy and environmental policy in Latvia. - Int. J. Risk Assessment & Management, 2003, Vol. 4,  No. 2/3, , UK, Inderscience Publishers, ISSN 1466-8297, pp. 167-191.
• Davis A., Gedrovics M., Ekmanis Yu., Zeltins N. Trends in the Development of the use of Natural Gas in Latvia in the EU Context . - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2004, No 1, pp. 3-13.
• Davis A., Gedrovics M., Ekmanis Yu., Zeltins N.  Natural gas – an instrument for the improvement of energetic and environmental indicators. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences , 2004, No 2, pp.3-14.
• Davis A., Gedrovics M., Ekmanis Yu., Zeltins N. Complete utilisation of smoke fumes produced from natural gas – a source for decreasing fuel purchase costs and emissions. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences,  2004, No 3, pp. 3-10.
• Melko A., Zebergs V., Zeltins N.  Energy efficiency managing problems in post-transition countries // Proc. 3rd European Congress on Economics and Management of Energy in Industry, Lisbon, Portugal, 2004,  CD.
• Mikelsons K., Davis A., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. Latvian underground gas storage facilities for the development of a safe gas and power supply system of North European gas . - IRAEE International Conference on "Energy & Security in the Changing World", Teheran, Iran, 2004,  CD.
• Mikelsons K., Kreslinsh V., Brinkis K., Zebergs V., Zeltins N.  A New Era in the Energy Market Management for the Central & East European Post-Transition Countries . -   The 24^th annual North American Conference of IAEE/USAEE, July 8-10, 2004, Washington DC, Capital Hilton Hotel, 2004, CD
• Brendow K., Delic M., Elleriis J. Silvennoinen A., Sigmond G., Zeltins N. et al. Regulating District Heating and Cogeneration in Central and Eastern Europe. -  A Report of the World Energy Council: 2004, 142 pp.
• Mikelsons K., Davis A., Ekmanis Y., Zebergs V. and Zeltins N.  A Long-Term Forecast for the Development of the Latvian Energy Sector Due to Its Integration into the Baltic and North European Region. -  19^th WEC Congress, Sydney, Australia, 2004, Abstracts: pp. 108-109.
• Ribickis L., Zebergs V., Zeltins N.  Energetical and power electronics researches in Latvia . - 11^th International Power Electronics and Motions Control Conference, Proceedings of EPE-PEMC 2004 Conference Riga, Latvia, 2004, Vol. 4 of 7: 4-479 – 4-482.
• Yuris Ekmanis, Jerzy Michna, Andrzej Stania, Namejs Zeltins. Uncertainty in energy conservation policy. - Foundation for Energy and Environmental Policy, 6 Wolnosci , 41-700 Ruda Slaska , Poland, ISSN 0867-2172, ZESZYT NR 4/2004: 38 p.
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• Zeberga E., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. (2005) Latvian Energy Outlook . -  Development agency for Ruda Slaska INWESTOR, ISDN 0867-2172, ZESZYT NR 5/2005: 26 pp.
• Adrians Davis, Inga Puikevica – Puikevska, Viktors Zebergs and Namejs Zeltins. Energy Efficiency Problems in Post-Transition Countries. - IAEE conference, Taipei, Taiwan, 2005, CD.
• Mikelsons K., Kreslinsh V., Brinkis K., Zebergs V., Zeltins N. (2005) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Problems in the New EU Countries. - The 25^th annual North American Conference of IAEE/USAEE, Omni Interlocken Resort, Denver, CO, USA, CD.
• Jan Solinski, Marek Jaczewski, Tomasz Golec, Temenuga Manoilova, Ylo Rudi, Gintaras Adzgauskas, Namejs Zeltins, Viktors Zebergs, Natan Bernot.  Energy sector of the Central and East European countries - present situation and outlook to  2030. - Institute of Power Engineering Center of Excellence , Warsaw, Poland, 2005, 52 pp.
• B.Petrovs, V.Zebergs, Zeltins V. Improvement of the efficiency of energy use in buildings: methods for estimation and modeling. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2006, N 5, pp.46-  .
• Zebergs V., Zeltins N., Krams Z. Silantjeva I., Grackova L. Dependence of energy efficiency and GG emissions on the energy structure ad fluctuations in consumption.- Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2007, N 3,p. 

Recent Research Projects

• Centre of Excellence "Integration Centre for Central Europe for Research in Energy Supply from FossilFuels and Renewable Sources (CENERG). Energy Institute, Poland, Warszawa (2001-2005).
• Analysis of Policy Instruments and Identification Tools for the Implementation of rational Energy Use and Renewable Energy Sources in EU Candidate Countries. EC FR 5 (Project Acronym - EPA, Proposal No. NNES 2001-00421), (2001 - )
• N.Zeltins (Head of Project) Strategy of Energy Efficiency and Saving for Development of Latvian Fuel and Energy Complex. Latvian Council of Science (2001 – 2004)
• N.Zeltins (Head of  Part of Project) Integration of the Technologies for Rational Use to Ensure Sustainable Development of Energy Sector in Latvia. Latvian Council of Science (2002 – )
• N.Zeltins (Head of Project). Methodological Research in the Efficiency of Energy Economy for Steady Development of the National Economy of Latvia Using Innovative Technologies. Latvian Council of Science (2004 – )  
• N.Zeltins (Head of sub-Programme). Integration of the Technologies for Rational Use of Energy to Ensure Sustainable Development of the Energy Sector in Latvia (Programme Director - J. Ekmanis). Latvian Council of Science ( 2002– 2005) 

   

Last update 10.09.2007