This report examines the need for renewable energy policies in the country and states that the primary objective of such policy measures will be to identify and examine strategies and make recommendations for introducing renewable energy into the local energy mix. it lists the benefits and barriers to renewable energy development, and outlines the sectors that will be affected by the implementation of these new policies.
John Mitchell considers EU policies on energy supply security; Tera Allas on energy security of supply in the UK: the way forward; Peter Odell assesses public/private partnerships on the UKCS; Olivier Appert provides an overview of French energy policy.
The formation and implementation of energy policy in Georgia is of special importance. There are objective reasons for this. The country customarily experiences a shortage of fuel and energy resources (FER). The situation became particularly aggravated after the country gained its independence. It became clear that a concise energy policy was essential not only to guarantee the country's economic security, but also to preserve its statehood. Since the very first days of independence, the country has had to come to terms with the situation that has developed, reconsider its limited material-financial and natural energy resources, and create and implement an optimal model of its energy policy. According to the Georgian Constitution, an integrated energy system is among the facilities that are specifically managed by the highest state bodies. This means that the government has a particular responsibility in this issue. In compliance with the Georgian Law on Electric Power and Natural Gas, the Ministry of Energy is drawing up the main vectors of state policy in the country's energy sector, and it also puts these vectors into practice after they are approved by parliament. The concept "energy policy" implies a general course and system of measures in energy management. It includes defining the relevant areas in the processes going on in the country in keeping with the goals and tasks it faces. This concept reveals the country's dependence on the energy complex.
In an interview with Time Magazine in December, President Obama made the bold assertion that '[t]he United States is going to be a net exporter of energy because of new technologies and what we're doing with natural gas and oil.' Although he did not place a timescale on this prediction or specify what new technologies he meant, his comment reflects a radical shift that has been taking place in US energy policy thinking. The largest single cause of the shift has been the boom in US unconventional oil and gas production over the last six years. Domestic natural gas production is at record levels, averaging 65.9 bcf/d in 2012, while total oil production exceeded the 10 mb/d mark in October, for the first time in over 20 years. The rapid growth in production has led to speculation, in Washington and among market analysts, that the USA might achieve energy independence. No longer relying on imports, particularly from Middle Eastern countries, holds strong political appeal, especially when it offers additional domestic jobs in oil and gas production and an improved balance of trade. However, despite the positive outlook for US production, there are several factors limiting the prospects for America's energy exports.
The purpose and motivation behind the creation and administration of a renewable energy policy creation simulation was to test the usefulness and feasibility of a participatory simulation as a way to teach concepts of policy, negotiation and energy strategy. The learning objectives of the simulation were illustrate the challenges associated with developing comprehensive policy, to teach the content of the simulation in an effective and meaningful way, and to provide a chance to practice discussion and negotiation skills in a practical setting. I chose to place the simulation in the setting of Ukraine to avoid preconceptions about energy policy on behalf of the participants, to utilize Ukraine's energy policy structure, to use Ukraine's need for energy policy reform to contextualize the discussion, to illustrate a manageable scenario of cooperation and competition among the participants, and to use Ukraine's imminent shift in energy policy as a way to frame the need for the fictional conference to develop a comprehensive energy plan. I also chose to place the scenario within Ukraine because of Ukraine's myriad energy challenges and the diverse problems facing the country as it moves forward with securing safe, affordable and sustainable energy. Included in the project is a discussion of Ukraine's energy production, consumption and potential – both with conventional and renewable energy resources. Important events shaping both national regulation and private practice are also included to provide basic political, economic and social background. Qualitative and quantitative findings are discussed, ranging from similar behaviors discovered in each trial to trends illustrated by collected data. Although a section explaining the process by which I tested and calibrated the simulation is not explicitly included, I do make note of interesting lessons I learned about the creation and administration of simulations as a result of developing and completing the project. Both examples from past simulations and interviews from experts in the use of simulations have been included and drawn from in developing a rationale for the simulation aspect of the project. The pretest, posttest and data have been included as appendices, along with the transcribed text from the interviews with experts.
National audience ; Ci sono elevate probabilità che le riserve di idrocarburi vengano abbandonate ben prima di essere esaurite. Quindi il vero motore del cambiamento non sarà (solo) la scarsità o la pressione della domanda sull'offerta.Il nodo cruciale è l'uso razionale ed efficiente delle risorse energetiche.Jacques Percebois, professore di scienze economiche presso l'Università di Montpellier I in Francia, presenta in questo paper alcune riflessioni molto articolate sulla politica energetica europea. Tema al quale Nuova Energia ha da sempre dato ampio spazio a partire dai primi numeri.Un mercato dell'energia più competitivo, la sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti e l'attuazione di politiche di collaborazione sono i tre obiettivi considerati strategici da tutti gli Stati membri dell'Unione europea. Ciascuno, però, attribuisce a queste tre priorità pesi differenti.Come è possibile, dunque, favorire il perseguimento di una politica davvero comune, partendo dalle diversità di ogni singolo stato?La risposta prende forma attraverso una serie di importanti riflessioni su liberalizzazione, nucleare, energie rinnovabili, risparmio energetico.
National audience ; Ci sono elevate probabilità che le riserve di idrocarburi vengano abbandonate ben prima di essere esaurite. Quindi il vero motore del cambiamento non sarà (solo) la scarsità o la pressione della domanda sull'offerta.Il nodo cruciale è l'uso razionale ed efficiente delle risorse energetiche.Jacques Percebois, professore di scienze economiche presso l'Università di Montpellier I in Francia, presenta in questo paper alcune riflessioni molto articolate sulla politica energetica europea. Tema al quale Nuova Energia ha da sempre dato ampio spazio a partire dai primi numeri.Un mercato dell'energia più competitivo, la sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti e l'attuazione di politiche di collaborazione sono i tre obiettivi considerati strategici da tutti gli Stati membri dell'Unione europea. Ciascuno, però, attribuisce a queste tre priorità pesi differenti.Come è possibile, dunque, favorire il perseguimento di una politica davvero comune, partendo dalle diversità di ogni singolo stato?La risposta prende forma attraverso una serie di importanti riflessioni su liberalizzazione, nucleare, energie rinnovabili, risparmio energetico.
National audience ; Ci sono elevate probabilità che le riserve di idrocarburi vengano abbandonate ben prima di essere esaurite. Quindi il vero motore del cambiamento non sarà (solo) la scarsità o la pressione della domanda sull'offerta.Il nodo cruciale è l'uso razionale ed efficiente delle risorse energetiche.Jacques Percebois, professore di scienze economiche presso l'Università di Montpellier I in Francia, presenta in questo paper alcune riflessioni molto articolate sulla politica energetica europea. Tema al quale Nuova Energia ha da sempre dato ampio spazio a partire dai primi numeri.Un mercato dell'energia più competitivo, la sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti e l'attuazione di politiche di collaborazione sono i tre obiettivi considerati strategici da tutti gli Stati membri dell'Unione europea. Ciascuno, però, attribuisce a queste tre priorità pesi differenti.Come è possibile, dunque, favorire il perseguimento di una politica davvero comune, partendo dalle diversità di ogni singolo stato?La risposta prende forma attraverso una serie di importanti riflessioni su liberalizzazione, nucleare, energie rinnovabili, risparmio energetico.
National audience ; Ci sono elevate probabilità che le riserve di idrocarburi vengano abbandonate ben prima di essere esaurite. Quindi il vero motore del cambiamento non sarà (solo) la scarsità o la pressione della domanda sull'offerta.Il nodo cruciale è l'uso razionale ed efficiente delle risorse energetiche.Jacques Percebois, professore di scienze economiche presso l'Università di Montpellier I in Francia, presenta in questo paper alcune riflessioni molto articolate sulla politica energetica europea. Tema al quale Nuova Energia ha da sempre dato ampio spazio a partire dai primi numeri.Un mercato dell'energia più competitivo, la sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti e l'attuazione di politiche di collaborazione sono i tre obiettivi considerati strategici da tutti gli Stati membri dell'Unione europea. Ciascuno, però, attribuisce a queste tre priorità pesi differenti.Come è possibile, dunque, favorire il perseguimento di una politica davvero comune, partendo dalle diversità di ogni singolo stato?La risposta prende forma attraverso una serie di importanti riflessioni su liberalizzazione, nucleare, energie rinnovabili, risparmio energetico.
National audience ; Ci sono elevate probabilità che le riserve di idrocarburi vengano abbandonate ben prima di essere esaurite. Quindi il vero motore del cambiamento non sarà (solo) la scarsità o la pressione della domanda sull'offerta.Il nodo cruciale è l'uso razionale ed efficiente delle risorse energetiche.Jacques Percebois, professore di scienze economiche presso l'Università di Montpellier I in Francia, presenta in questo paper alcune riflessioni molto articolate sulla politica energetica europea. Tema al quale Nuova Energia ha da sempre dato ampio spazio a partire dai primi numeri.Un mercato dell'energia più competitivo, la sicurezza degli approvvigionamenti e l'attuazione di politiche di collaborazione sono i tre obiettivi considerati strategici da tutti gli Stati membri dell'Unione europea. Ciascuno, però, attribuisce a queste tre priorità pesi differenti.Come è possibile, dunque, favorire il perseguimento di una politica davvero comune, partendo dalle diversità di ogni singolo stato?La risposta prende forma attraverso una serie di importanti riflessioni su liberalizzazione, nucleare, energie rinnovabili, risparmio energetico.
The concept of Energy Policy, developed in the OECD in the 1970s, is now of little use and should be discarded. The policies which affect the energy sector can be better understood under the broader heading of energy governance. The energy sector today is governed not only by governments (and certainly not only by OECD governments) but also by business self-government, non-governmental organisations and investors. Their objectives are driven from outside the energy sector, by policies on economic reform, protection of human health and natural ecosystems (including the climate) and the development objectives endorsed at the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
This open access book examines the role of citizens in sustainable energy transitions across Europe. It explores energy problem framing, policy approaches and practical responses to the challenge of securing clean, affordable and sustainable energy for all citizens, focusing on households as the main unit of analysis. The book revolves around ten contributions that each summarise national trends, socio-material characteristics, and policy responses to contemporary energy issues affecting householders in different countries, and provides good practice examples for designing and implementing sustainable energy initiatives. Prominent concerns include reducing carbon emissions, energy poverty, sustainable consumption, governance, practices, innovations and sustainable lifestyles. The opening and closing contributions consider European level energy policy, dominant and alternative problem framings and similarities and differences between European countries in relation to reducing household energy use. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and others interested in sustainable energy perspectives. In Finland, energy policy is in transition towards integrating energy projects in broader sustainability, liveability and innovation contexts. While energy saving has been pursued for decades, it is now part of a broader tendency in urban planning to promote sustainable lifestyles. Transition manifests in local actors' redistribution of power, challenging conventional ways of infrastructure development, forging new networks, and seeking novel solutions. The experimental case presented in the chapter, Smart Kalasatama, shows that local governments are close to citizens and, therefore, can infuence the conditions for sustainable consumption and quality of life. Although they have an important role in energy policy, they still might lack the resources, expertise and the power to innovate, to evaluate projects, and in particular, to scale up innovative practices. ; Non peer reviewed
Nuclear energy policy is both relevant and important to Canada and to Canadians. The future development and commercialization of the CANDU technology, continued operation of CANDU reactors in New Brunswick, Quebec and especially Ontario and the eventual disposal of nuclear waste within this country are all issues of economic, political and environmental importance. As such, the audience for a book describing institutions, policies and market challenges of a Canadian nuclear energy policy should be broad and large. Policy makers, political scientists, economists and others should be interested in the issues and analysis.
With an increased societal focus on issues such as climate change, the way governments communicate with their citizens about energy policy has grown in importance. The complexity of Switzerland's official multilingualism makes this process worthy of critical consideration. In particular, the federal government website presents an interesting test case of the extent to which communication about energy policy is balanced in terms of the four Swiss national languages and whether such information is accessible to those who are not proficient in any of them (e.g. many non-Swiss media). The quantitative data are supplemented with a qualitative analysis of two key terms in Swiss energy policy. Finally, implications for government-citizen communication are discussed from a translation perspective.
I have been involved in energy modelling for planning and policy making for more than ten years now and I am still convinced that systematic and careful modelling can contribute to better decisions in the energy policy area. I think I should make this statement right at the beginning, because my contribution will be somewhat critical. It will to some extend focus on the failures, misuses and unresolved issues in energy policy modelling rather than report about the successes, which although they are there, are still small compared with the potential benefits and prospects, that energy models can offer to the decision makers. Nevertheless I will start with a brief review of the history and methods used in energy modelling and I will describe a limited number of representative models in order to illustrate the present state of the art. The review is not intended to be exhaustive or to provide a comparative evaluation of models designed for similar purposes. Rather, the models are reviewed to illustrate the advances and the structure of recent and current efforts by energy modellers.
