Energy Policy and Sustainable Development: Challenges to Economic Development—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

With the announcement of the European Green Deal, which defines a set of policy initiatives to achieve a 50–55% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and to make Europe climate neutral in 2050, the challenge of energy transition becomes even more critical. The transformation of national energy systems towards "green and energy", the low-carbon economy, and sustainable development is progressing in all European Union countries. The COVID-19 pandemic and rising energy prices have caused rising inflation in the economies of highly developed countries, mainly the European Union countries.

Thus, questions began to arise as to whether the long-term commitments in terms of emission reductions, the promotion of low-emission technologies, and renewable energy sources were not too ambitious. Consequently, coal-fired plants have been relaunched as the more stable and cheaper option. Also, the problem of energy poverty and providing energy at socially acceptable prices has again become topical. A successful energy transition requires well-designed policy instruments and sound economic analyses that ensure the best possible outcome at the lowest possible cost to society. In this context, this Special Issue aims to introduce the challenges currently facing the countries of the European Union, especially those in which the transition is still ongoing.

Prof. Dr. Rafał Nagaj
Prof. Dr. Brigita Zuromskaite
Guest Editors

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