Introduction to Electricity Sector Liberalization: Lessons Learned from Cross-Country Studies

2006 ◽  
pp. 1-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul L. Joskow
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Cross Country

scholarly journals Cross-country learning in public procurement: An exploratory study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Nijboer ◽  
Shirin Senden ◽  
Jan Telgen
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Hard Evidence ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Developing And Developed Countries

All countries use public procurement to some degree to further policy objectives such as sustainability, innovation, fighting fraud and corruption, value for taxpayers' money etc. Countries may learn from past successes and failures in other countries while implementing these policies: cross-country learning. In this exploratory study, we investigate cross-country learning across two frequently used policy areas: sustainability and innovation. A threefold methodology was used that consisted of (1) an extensive review of scientific literature complemented by (2) a thorough examination of policy documents and (3) interviews with leading public procurement experts from 10 countries including both developing and developed countries. The main findings indicate that there is no hard evidence for cross-country learning. Even if cross-country learning would exist, the lessons learned seem to remain largely implicit.

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN THE MEXICAN ELECTRICITY SECTOR

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 1450012 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIS E. MONTAÑEZ-CARTAXO
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
System Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
National Programme ◽  
The Public ◽  
Electricity System ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Public Entity ◽  
Selection Of

In Mexico, the Federal Commission of Electricity (CFE) is the public entity that is responsible for the annual preparation of the national programme of the electricity system development with a 15 year horizon (POISE in Spanish). Besides this national planning process, there are regional plans as well as others regarding the development of hydroelectric and geothermoelectric projects; these plans are essential inputs to prepare the POISE. Another key decision window is the site selection of the projects listed in the Program. For a few years the Environmental Protection Division of CFE has been promoting the incorporation of SEA into the decision-making processes of the company. Two regional SEAs have been made so far. This paper presents the actions carried out to incorporate SEA into CFE since 2002, as well as the methodologies followed in each of the two cases, and primarily the lessons learned from these experiences.

scholarly journals A cross-country perspective on solar energy in urban planning: Lessons learned from international case studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 209-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Lobaccaro ◽  
S. Croce ◽  
C. Lindkvist ◽  
M.C. Munari Probst ◽  
A. Scognamiglio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Cross Country

LESSONS LEARNED FROM REGISTRATION OF OCCUPANCY AND USE OF LIGHTING IN OFFICES, SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND INDUSTRY BUILDINGS, A CROSS COUNTRY STUDY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.S. Matusiak ◽  
S. Sibilio ◽  
J. Martyniuk-Peczek ◽  
M. Nazari ◽  
G. Ciampi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Light Level ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Visual Environment ◽  
Registration Method ◽  
Light Levels ◽  
Country Study ◽  
Technical Measurements ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Working Day

The paper presents a registration of occupancy and the use of (day)light in four buildings representing respectively offices, primary schools, universities, and industry buildings; it was done across Europe in 2020. A self-registration method was used, assisted with light technical measurements outdoors and indoors. In general, occupants consider the visual environment at the workplace when they are coming in or out of the room. It happens mainly at the beginning (adjustment of blinds and switching light on) and at the end of the working day (switching light off). In the primary school building, where users move in-out many times during the day, the adjustment happens more frequently. Also use of projector generates very low general light level; covering windows and switching off the electric light happens accordingly, but the pattern is not consistent. In general, the changes in the electrical lighting use follow the occupancy pattern, not the light levels.

COVID-19 and the global shift progress to clean energy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Anh Tuan Hoang ◽  
Xuan Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Anh Tuan Le ◽  
Thanh Tung Huynh ◽  
Van Viet Pham
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
Containment Measures

Abstract The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with an unprecedented global emergency that severely threatens the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to this existential crisis, state governments have taken drastic containment measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The consequential lock-downs have disrupted production and economic activity and had profound impacts on major industries. The heightened financial risk has significantly slowed down new investments while stoking fears of a looming economic recession. Indeed, the pandemic-induced strong reduction in global demand has resulted in sharp falls in energy prices leading to a temporary market distortion that may impede progress in the deployment of new renewable energy projects. Besides, some countries could be at risk of falling short of their 2020 national binding targets given the lack of effective policies required to facilitate new renewable energy investments. Considering the present impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global energy market, there are opportunities to highlight the important role of renewables while making the case for clean energy investments, especially in the electricity sector. This review aims to provide important insights by analyzing the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global energy market. On the other hand, sustainable energy strategies are also discussed in detail. Finally, lessons learned amidst the costly battle against this invisible enemy could help policymakers and government leaders in identifying the appropriate renewable energy paths for their countries in a post-pandemic future.

scholarly journals Internationalising education – Cross-country co-teaching among European higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veit Wohlgemuth ◽  
Christina Saulich ◽  
Tine Lehmann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Sharing Responsibility ◽  
The Impact

Many lecturers preach teamwork, but they do not practice it by sharing responsibility for classes. Particularly in a transnational context, inputs from lecturers and learners from various countries might be beneficial for students’ learning. This paper asks the question: How can higher education institutions (HEI) set up cross-country and cross-HEI co-teaching to facilitate the transfer of host and home country knowledge? The authors provide insights into a transnational co-teaching project that partly relies on virtual distance learning across countries. This real-life project supports small and medium sized enterprises in their international endeavours with the support of lecturers and student teams from the respective host countries as well as their home countries. The authors discuss advantages and disadvantages of cross-country and cross–HEI co-teaching in comparison to traditional teaching methods. Furthermore, the authors elaborate on the impact of virtual distance learning in comparison to in-class teaching at a single physical location. Due to the international nature of the project, it mainly relies on distance learning that can be very effective when implemented correctly. The paper provides lessons learned from the project that might be beneficial for lecturers with and without international components in their teaching.

Vignette--Lessons Learned from Adapting Professional Development to Fit a Remote, Academic-Year REU

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 60-60
Author(s):  
Stacey L. Halpern ◽  
Jessie Mutz ◽  
Brian D. Inouye ◽  
Nora Underwood
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Research University ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Florida State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Faculty Mentoring ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Hybrid Cross

The COVID-19 pandemic precluded the summer supplemental REUs that were planned as part of a collaborative NSF grant. Instead, a hybrid, cross-country, REU experience during the academic year was created. The fellowships (20 hours per week for 20 weeks) involved three faculty mentoring five students from Florida State University (a research university) and Pacific University (a primarily undergraduate institution) in Oregon.

scholarly journals The Immediate Impacts of COVID-19 on European Electricity Systems: A First Assessment and Lessons Learned

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Ettore Bompard ◽  
Carmelo Mosca ◽  
Pietro Colella ◽  
Georgios Antonopoulos ◽  
Gianluca Fulli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Electricity Markets ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Power Sector ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Price Trends ◽  
Disruption Risks ◽  
Electricity Systems

The worldwide spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 forced most countries to intervene with policies and actions—including lockdowns, social-distancing and smart working measures—aimed at mitigating the health system and socio-economic disruption risks. The electricity sector was impacted as well, with performance largely reflecting the changes in the industrial and commercial sectors operations and in the social behavior patterns. The most immediate consequences concerned the power demand profiles, the generation mix composition and the electricity price trends. As a matter of fact, the electricity sectors experienced a foretaste of the future, with higher renewable energy penetration and concerns for security of supply. This paper presents a systemic approach toward assessing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the power sector. This is aimed at supporting decision making—particularly for policy makers, regulators, and system operators—by quantifying shorter term effects and identifying longer term impacts of the pandemic waves on the power system. Various metrics are defined in different areas—system operation, security, and electricity markets—to quantify those impacts. The methodology is finally applied to the European power system to produce a comparative assessment of the effects of the lockdown in the European context.

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