Consumption of commercial energy also increased drastically from 8,112 KTOE in 1977 to 43,936 KTOE in 2002 (NEA, 1986; DEDE, 2002). In order to match the rising demand, new sources of energy supply are being sought. These include traditional energy sources such as hydroelectric and coal power which has negative impacts on the environment. Apart from the impacts of this development process on natural resources and the environment, there are also the continued problems of poverty and increasing inequality in social power and in incomes, which quickly translate into social problems.