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Energy and Environmental Economic Theory and Policy

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 3568

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Ofira Ayalon

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The Natural Resources and Environmental Research Center (NRERC), University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel
Interests: environmental management; energy policy; solid waste management; climate change mitigation and adaptation
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Dr. Ruslana Rachel Palatnik

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1. School of Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource & Environmental Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa 31905, Israel
2. Department of Economics and Management, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Afula, Israel
Interests: environmental economics; energy economics; modeling; policy analysis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The intersection of energy and environmental economics stands at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. As the global community strives for sustainable development and seeks to mitigate climate change, thorough economic analyses and effective policy solutions are essential. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of the complex interactions between energy systems, environmental sustainability, and economic dynamics. We invite scholars from various disciplines to contribute their insights and expertise to this vital discourse.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Energy transition and decarbonization, including equity and income distribution issues.
  • Energy policy design and assessment.
  • Market-based approaches for energy and environmental governance.
  • EEE—energy–economy–environment nexus.
  • Economics of climate change mitigation.
  • Energy-related behavioral economics.
  • Economics of equity and justice in energy.
  • Climate policy in theory vs practice—how economic incentives meet political economy.
  • Integration of distributed energy resources: What are the challenges and opportunities in integrating distributed energy resources (such as rooftop solar and microgrids) into the broader energy system, and how can regulatory frameworks evolve to facilitate this integration?

Prof. Dr. Ofira Ayalon
Dr. Ruslana Rachel Palatnik
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • energy transition
  • decarbonization
  • energy policy
  • energy–economy–environment nexus

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Macroeconomic Effects of Oil Price Shocks in the Context of Geopolitical Events: Evidence from Selected European Countries
by Mariola Piłatowska and Andrzej Geise
Energies 2025, 18(15), 4165; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18154165 - 6 Aug 2025
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For a long time, the explanation of the various determinants of oil price fluctuations and their impact on economic activity has been based on the supply and demand mechanism. However, with various volatile changes in the international situation in recent years, such as [...] Read more.
For a long time, the explanation of the various determinants of oil price fluctuations and their impact on economic activity has been based on the supply and demand mechanism. However, with various volatile changes in the international situation in recent years, such as threats to public health and an increase in regional conflicts, special attention has been paid to the geopolitical context as an additional driver of oil price fluctuations. This study examines the relationship between oil price changes and GDP growth and other macroeconomic variables from the perspective of the vulnerability of oil-importing and oil-exporting countries to unexpected oil price shocks, driven by tense geopolitical events, in three European countries (Norway, Germany, and Poland). We apply the Structural Vector Autoregressive (SVAR) model and orthogonalized impulse response functions, based on quarterly data, in regard to two samples: the first spans 1995Q1–2019Q4 (pre-2020 sample), with relatively gradual changes in oil prices, and the second spans 1995Q1–2024Q2 (whole sample), with sudden fluctuations in oil prices due to geopolitical developments. A key finding of this research is that vulnerability to unpredictable oil price shocks related to geopolitical tensions is higher than in regard to expected gradual changes in oil prices, both in oil-importing and oil-exporting countries. Different causality patterns and stronger responses in regard to GDP growth during the period, including in regard to tense geopolitical events in comparison to the pre-2020 sample, lead to the belief that economies are not more resilient to oil price shocks as has been suggested by some studies, which referred to periods that were not driven by geopolitical events. Our research also suggests that countries implementing policies to reduce oil dependency and promote investment in alternative energy sources are better equipped to mitigate the adverse effects of oil price shocks. Full article
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Feasibility Analysis of Storage and Renewable Energy Ancillary Services for Grid Operations
by Evyatar Littwitz and Ofira Ayalon
Energies 2025, 18(11), 2836; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18112836 - 29 May 2025
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This study examines the feasibility of deploying renewable energy sources and storage systems to provide ancillary services (ASs), traditionally supplied by conventional power systems, in an electric-island power grid. As renewable energy penetration grows, grid stability becomes increasingly challenged as reduced system inertia [...] Read more.
This study examines the feasibility of deploying renewable energy sources and storage systems to provide ancillary services (ASs), traditionally supplied by conventional power systems, in an electric-island power grid. As renewable energy penetration grows, grid stability becomes increasingly challenged as reduced system inertia and higher variability occur. The study focuses on Israel, which currently lacks operational AS markets. This research explores regulatory, economic, and technical mechanisms to enable renewables and storage systems to provide such services, using a comparative analysis of Germany and California, US, as use cases, along with interview analysis with experts from the Israeli energy sector. The findings highlight, on the one hand, notable regulatory and infrastructural barriers limiting the ability of alternative sources to provide ancillary services. On the other hand, the feasibility and importance of integrating renewables and storage, as regulatory adjustments, market-based procurement mechanisms, and incentive schemes, are to be undertaken. Adopting a structured AS market in Israel, influenced by international best practices, can improve grid resilience, allowing higher renewable integration and supporting long-term energy security and sustainability. Full article
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Innovations for Holistic and Sustainable Transitions
by Phoebe Koundouri, Angelos Alamanos, Stathis Devves, Conrad Landis and Kostantinos Dellis
Energies 2024, 17(20), 5184; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17205184 - 18 Oct 2024
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Energy system planning has evolved from a narrow focus on engineering and supply works towards addressing more complex, multifactorial challenges. Increasingly challenged by climate change, extreme events, economic shocks, and altered supply demand patterns, the analysis of energy systems requires holistic approaches based [...] Read more.
Energy system planning has evolved from a narrow focus on engineering and supply works towards addressing more complex, multifactorial challenges. Increasingly challenged by climate change, extreme events, economic shocks, and altered supply demand patterns, the analysis of energy systems requires holistic approaches based on data-driven models, taking into account key socio-economic factors. We draw insights from reviewing the literature, indicating the need to cover the following major gaps: the shift to transdisciplinary approaches, incorporating environmental system analysis; resilient and sustainable energy designs based on flexible portfolios of renewable mixes; the integration of socio-economic aspects, economic analyses and behavioural models to ensure energy systems are not only technically sound but socially acceptable and viable; the need for stakeholder engagement considering the human angle in energy security and behavioural shifts. Responding to these pressing challenges and emerging needs, the Global Climate Hub (GCH) initiative, operating under the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, offers a conceptual framework, leveraging transdisciplinary approaches. In this Concept Paper, we present for the first time the idea of the GCH as a framework that we believe has the potential to address the modern holistic needs for energy system analysis and policymaking. By setting the conceptual/theoretical ground of our suggested approach, we aim to provide guidance for innovative combinations of cutting-edge models, socio-economic narratives, and inclusive interaction with relevant stakeholders for the development and the long-term implementation of sustainable pathways. Full article
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