Forecast of the growth rates of power consumption (mln. kw.h.) by industry and population of Bishkek city for the coming five years.

 The emissions of thermal power stations consist basically of carbonic gas, which causes hothouse effect that results in change of a climate and drought. Other emissions: oxides of sulfur and nitrogen - in atmosphere turn in sulfuric and nitric acids and come back to ground with snow or as acid rains. The increased acidity of water results in decrease of ground fertility, reduction of fish stocks and drying up of woods, damage of building designs and houses. The toxic heavy metals: cadmium, mercury, lead are dissolved by acids and get in drinking water and agricultural products.

Ratings of direct social expenses connected to harmful influence of power stations, including illnesses and reduction of life expectancy of the people, payment of health services, loss on manufacture, decrease of a crop, restoration of woods and repair of buildings as a result of pollution of air, waters and ground, give about 75 % of the world prices on fuel and energy.

Data sources:    Joint-stock company Kyrgyzenergo, - 2000. Rahimov K.R. Dynamics of fuel and energy complex of the Kyrgyz Republic after independence and forecast by 2005. - Bishkek, - 1999, - 223 p.