RUDN Journal of EconomicsRUDN Journal of Economics2313-23292408-8986Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)12935Research ArticleECONOMIC MECHANISM OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY IN GERMAN ELECTRICITY AS SOLUTION OF AIR POLLUTIONMironovaM N-SamokhvalovaD A-People’s Friendship University of Russia150220152495817092016Copyright © 2015,2015The article is devoted to the measures to solution the problem of air pollution in Germany. The most significant of all the sources of air pollution is thermal power generation. Analysis of the dynamics of greenhouse gas emissions in 1990-2012 in Germany showed a positive trend in its reduction, mainly due to their reduction in the electricity sector. The results of the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol in Germany and major public policy measures in 2000 contributed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of reforms in the power sector. They are caused mainly by the practice of economic instruments aimed at structural changes in the production of electricity with orientation to alternative energy sources.sources of greenhouse gas emissionsthe Kyoto Protocolgreenhouse gas emissionsGerman electricityenvironmental policyenergy reformeconomic mechanismsalternative energy sourcesисточники парниковых газовКиотский протоколвыбросы парниковых газовэлектроэнергетика Германииэкологическая политикаэнергетическая реформаэкономические механизмыальтернативные источники энергии