scholarly journals Rethinking Economic Energy Policy Research – Developing Qualitative Scenarios to Identify Feasible Energy Policies

2020 ◽  
Vol N/A (N/A) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Franziska M. Hoffart ◽  
Elias-Johannes Schmitt ◽  
Michael W.M. Roos
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Energy Policies

scholarly journals Energy policy as a social determinant of Australian health equity

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C MacDougall ◽  
T Delany-Crowe ◽  
F Baum ◽  
M Fisher ◽  
M McGreevy
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Political Conflict ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Energy Policies

Abstract Background Intersectoral action on social determinants of health to reduce health inequities requires policy research beyond the usual social and human services. We ask how Australian energy policy affects health equity. Methods Document analysis and policy case studies on how goals, objectives and strategies of all Australian energy policies address equity. Results Energy policy affects health via risk from unreliable energy; difficult transitions to renewables; disproportionate effects on poorer people faced with high energy bills versus other basics; ecological degradation; cost pressures on businesses and governments; job losses and policy paralysis about renewable energy and climate change. Policy features subsidies for the disadvantaged; privatisation and artificial markets; differing geographical distribution of resources and high level political conflict about whether it can deliver on 3, or only 2, of the ’energy trilemma’ of reliability, affordability and ecological sustainability. Mining, industrial and political interests, powerful enough to orchestrate the downfall of Australian prime ministers, actively close policy links between health, climate change and energy. Bridging energy and health policy requires political support for market solutions involving renewables; community generation of renewable energy; solutions for rural and remote areas; and global treaties. Intergenerational equity is a strong policy lever. Conclusions Health in All Policies approaches can creatively engage with the language and concepts of energy policy via the daily conditions of living, inequity and climate change. When it is difficult to engage, researchers can connect with non-government organisations who bridge sectors through simultaneous advocacy for equitable health, climate and energy policies. Key messages Powerful interests burn bridges between health equity and energy policy. Local and global policy levers harmonising terminology differences build bridges between energy, climate change and health equity.

Intergovernmental Relations and Energy Policy: What We Know and What We Still Need to Learn

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-212
Author(s):  
Luke Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Intergovernmental Relations ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Energy Policies ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Political Issue ◽  
National State ◽  
State And Local

Although energy has become a key political issue in recent decades, a comprehensive national policy is lacking, and state and local governments are playing increasingly important and diverse roles. This essay reviews what we know about intergovernmental relations in energy policy, including overlaps between national, state, and local authorities; the character of intergovernmental interactions; and interstate variations. In sum, this essay illustrates why intergovernmental issues in energy policies are an interesting and important area of inquiry, reviews current scholarship in key areas, and suggests possible future avenues for research on this topic.

scholarly journals A Critical Review of Sustainable Energy Policies for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 5078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuehong Lu ◽  
Zafar A. Khan ◽  
Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Zhijia Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Energy Policies

Meeting the rising energy demand and limiting its environmental impact are the two intertwined issues faced in the 21st century. Governments in different countries have been engaged in developing regulations and related policies to encourage environment friendly renewable energy generation along with conservation strategies and technological innovations. It is important to develop sustainable energy policies and provide relevant and suitable policy recommendations for end-users. This study presents a review on sustainable energy policy for promotion of renewable energy by introducing the development history of energy policy in five countries, i.e., the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark and China. A survey of the articles aimed at promoting the development of sustainable energy policies and their modelling is carried out. It is observed that energy-efficiency standard is one of the most popular strategy for building energy saving, which is dynamic and renewed based on the current available technologies. Feed-in-tariff has been widely applied to encourage the application of renewable energy, which is demonstrated successfully in different countries. Building energy performance certification schemes should be enhanced in terms of reliable database system and information transparency to pave the way for future net-zero energy building and smart cities.

Evaluation of the Feasibility of the Energy Policy Developed to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Taiwan

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Wei Chen ◽  
Chia-Yon Chen ◽  
Yen-Yin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Energy Policies ◽  
Output Analysis ◽  
Input Output Analysis ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Wait And See ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
Reduce Carbon Dioxide

Since the Kyoto Protocol officially came into effect on February 16, 2005, many countries have gradually changed their wait-and-see attitudes, becoming more serious in confronting the possible future impact of global warming. Finding a balance among economic development, energy consumption, and environmental protection has become a common concern to the international community. For this reason, it may be important for Taiwan to increase the speed at which it implements regulations related to greenhouse gas and thereby reduce emissions. This paper will discuss and evaluate in depth the various energy policies and objectives that emerged after Taiwan's first National Energy Conference held in 1998 using a decomposition input–output analysis model. We also analyze the effects of different energy policies on reducing CO2 emissions. This analysis not only helps the relevant governmental organizations understand the possible effects of various policies, but it also serves as an important reference for future energy policy-making and allocations of governmental resources.

scholarly journals Ortadoğu’nun Sonlandırılamayan Sorunu: Hatemi’den Ruhani’ye İran’ın Nükleer Enerji Siyaseti / The Unresolved Problem of the Middle East: Iran’s Nuclear Energy Policy from Khatami to Rouhani

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 416
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Işıksal ◽  
Ghadir Golkarian
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Energy Policies ◽  
Nuclear Program ◽  
Double Standards ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Nuclear Energy Policy ◽  
Nuclear Crisis

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>This article examines Iran’s nuclear energy policy, which is one of the most important issues in the Middle East. In addition to the work written on this subject, it aims to contribute to the literature in terms of the nuclear energy policies of the three Iranian leaders during the nuclear crisis period, namely Mohammad Khatami, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and Hassan Rouhani. In this respect, the article initially explains why Iran’s nuclear energy policy is important. Then, in order to emphasize the double standards that stand at the core of the subject, the background of the Iranian nuclear program and the reasons behind the Iranian energy policy after the 1979 Islamic Revolution are examined. As the destination point of these discussions, the periods under Khatami, Ahmadinejad, and Rouhani are examined in order to reveal the differences and similarities between the nuclear energy policies of the Iranian leaders.</p><p><strong>Öz</strong></p><p>Bu makale, Ortadoğu’daki en önemli sorunlardan biri olan İran’ın nükleer enerji siyasetini incelemektedir. Bu konuda yazılan çalışmalara ek olarak, nükleer kriz döneminin üç lideri, Muhammet Hatemi, Mahmut Ahmedinejat ve Hasan Ruhani’nin nükleer enerji siyasetinin analizi ile ilgili literatürün geliştirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda makale öncelikle İran’ın nükleer enerji siyasetinin neden önemli olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Daha sonra konunun özünde olan çifte standart vurgusunu öne çıkarmak için İran nükleer programının temeli ve 1979 İslam Devrimi sonrası İran enerji siyaseti ve nükleer enerji kapasitesi geliştirme nedenleri irdelenmiştir. Bu tartışmaların varış noktası olarak son bölümde Hatemi, Ahmedinejat ve Ruhani dönemleri ayrı ayrı incelenmiş ve nükleer enerji siyasetleri arasındaki fark ve benzerlikler ortaya konulmuştur.</p>

scholarly journals Renewable energy policy around the globe

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-43
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mahmood ◽  
◽  
Muhammad Qasim ◽  
Muhammad Faisal Khan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Policy ◽  
National Level ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
Renewable Energy Policy ◽  
Energy Policies ◽  
Renewable Energy Policies ◽  
Energy Harnessing

Renewable energy systems (RESs) have an inherent quality of achieving independence Vis a Vis useful energy harnessing for self or localized use. At larger scale the renewable energy system allows the power generation and distribution without a significant harm to the environment. Propagation and proliferation of RESs and the Renewable Energy Technology (RET), collectively demand an effective policy making infrastructure to be in place to ensure their penetration locally and globally. Renewable Energy Policies have a great impact on how readily these systems are adopted by the investors and market, how efficient these systems are which is dependent on the research and development (R&D) of RESs, how effectively the country or region copes with the scourge of environmental harm with the use of RESs. Renewable Energy Policies also have an impact on how costly these technologies are and how these technologies fiscally benefit common man, investors and industries. Efficiency enhancement, stability and intelligent management of grids integrated with RES are also renewable policy dependent. This paper thoroughly and critically examines the importance of renewable energy policy. not just at domestic or national level but also at global level. It discusses in detail the core ingredients of renewable energy policy which were adopted in the past, which are being adopted now and which should be adopted in future. This paper also discusses policy, business and financial models; importance of tariff formulation, incentives and subsidies and a few factors which may pose a risk to the development and adoption of RESs. At the end a few suggestions have also been made which, if adopted, would help promote the RESs proliferation across the globe at a rapid pace and would ensure energy security, sustainable development and environmental conservation.

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