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Energy Policy and Sustainable Development: Challenges to Economic Development

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 11 July 2024 | Viewed by 7890

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Rafał Nagaj

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Institute of Economics and Finance, University of Szczecin, Mickiewicza 64, 71-101 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: energy and environment; economics and policy; energy poverty; regulation and liberalization in infrastructure sectors; macroeconomic policy and economic growth
Prof. Dr. Jacek Kamiński

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Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-261 Kraków, Poland
Interests: power system economics; energy markets; energy and climate policy; energy transition; energy planning; mathematical modeling; decision support systems; optimization of power systems
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Special Issue Information

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 toward “green and energy”, 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 European Union countries.

Thus, questions have begun to arise as to whether long-term commitments in terms of emission reductions, promotion of low-emission technologies, and renewable energy sources are not too ambitious. Coal-fired plants have been relaunched as the more stable and cheaper option. The problem of energy poverty and providing energy at socially acceptable prices have also become topical again. 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. Jacek Kamiński
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Energy policy
  • Energy economics
  • Energy efficiency
  • Climate policy
  • Sustainable development
  • Energy poverty
  • Policy instruments
  • Regulation policy
  • Environmental impact
  • Renewable energy
  • Economics of energy systems
  • Integration of energy markets
  • Energy security
  • Post-COVID-19 economy

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19 pages, 3592 KiB  
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: European Regional Policy and the Role of Financial Instruments
by Jacek Batóg and Przemysław Pluskota
Energies 2023, 16(24), 8029; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16248029 - 12 Dec 2023
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The study aimed to evaluate whether the regional funds allocated for energy efficiency and renewable energy are related to the quantity of air pollutants discharged and the stage of regional development, and whether the evidence of convergence of regional levels of renewable energy [...] Read more.
The study aimed to evaluate whether the regional funds allocated for energy efficiency and renewable energy are related to the quantity of air pollutants discharged and the stage of regional development, and whether the evidence of convergence of regional levels of renewable energy electricity generation can be provided. A comparative analysis of financial instrument implementation within regional programmes was conducted, with a particular focus on instruments dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency and utilising renewable energy. To verify the research hypotheses, statistical coefficients of correlation and concentration, along with trend and econometric models were applied. The findings have confirmed the rise in regional funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy, along with the growing importance of financial instruments in transforming the energy sector. The hypotheses that air pollutant emissions per unit of GDP generated are decreasing, there exists a regional convergence of renewable energy production per capita, and the spatial accumulation of renewable energy production is declining, have been confirmed. No correlation was found between the regional economic development and the level of funds allocated to energy efficiency and renewable energy. The lack of such relationships provides a convincing argument for appropriate state regulation. Full article
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A Study on Inter-Provincial Environmental Pollution Movement in China Based on the Input–Output Method
by Yong Shi, Anda Tang and Tongsheng Yao
Energies 2022, 15(18), 6782; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15186782 - 16 Sep 2022
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In China, environmental pollution responsibilities are divided according to administrative regions. However, because of the strong externality of environmental pollution, the movement of environmental pollution undoubtedly increases the complexity of pollution governance. To divide the responsibility of environmental pollution governance in each province, [...] Read more.
In China, environmental pollution responsibilities are divided according to administrative regions. However, because of the strong externality of environmental pollution, the movement of environmental pollution undoubtedly increases the complexity of pollution governance. To divide the responsibility of environmental pollution governance in each province, we effectively quantify the unequal relationship between environmental pollution costs and economic benefits in each province to understand the mechanism and characteristics of inter-provincial environmental pollution movement. Based on the regional input–output model and an inventory we compiled of sulfur dioxide(SO2) emissions of air pollutants in 2012, we calculate the implied inter-provincial environmental pollution emissions and economic benefits from trade, based on production and consumption (supply-side and demand-side). In addition, the movement relationship is explored, and the cost and economic value-added indexes of air pollution control are further constructed to provide effective evidence for a reasonable division of responsibility for environmental pollution control. The results show that there are obvious environmental inequities in the regional trade process in each province, indicating that environmental pollution has been moved. Developed provinces have more economic benefits but pay less in the process of trading goods with less-developed provinces due to the advantages of their industrial structure, while the opposite is true for less-developed provinces. Finally, we propose corresponding policy recommendations to change this condition. Full article
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Cluster Analysis of the EU-27 Countries in Light of the Guiding Principles of the European Green Deal, with Particular Emphasis on Poland
by Aurelia Rybak, Aleksandra Rybak, Jarosław Joostberens and Spas D. Kolev
Energies 2022, 15(14), 5082; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15145082 - 12 Jul 2022
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The article presents a cluster analysis of the EU-27 countries. The clusters were built to identify groups of countries similar to each other in relation to the set of Eurostat indicators from the Climate Change Drivers and Environment and Energy sections. During the [...] Read more.
The article presents a cluster analysis of the EU-27 countries. The clusters were built to identify groups of countries similar to each other in relation to the set of Eurostat indicators from the Climate Change Drivers and Environment and Energy sections. During the research, tools of spatial information systems were used, such as cluster analysis, diagram maps, rasterization and the TSA method. ARIMA prediction models were also used. The research aims to verify our hypotheses. Particular attention was paid to Poland; therefore, it was verified whether the composition of the country’s energy mix translated into excessive emissions of pollutants in relation to other EU countries. Furthermore, the level of integration of energy markets in the European Union and its changes over time were examined. The authors also proposed a methodology to create detailed energy and climate strategies for designated clusters. The results of the presented research are particularly important in light of recent events in Ukraine. Full article
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Macroeconomic Policy versus Fuel Poverty in Poland—Support or Barrier
by Rafał Nagaj
Energies 2022, 15(13), 4710; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15134710 - 27 Jun 2022
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Energy and climate policies play an increasingly important role in the world in the era of climate change and rising energy prices. More often, the importance of the development of the energy sector and climate protection is seen from the point of view [...] Read more.
Energy and climate policies play an increasingly important role in the world in the era of climate change and rising energy prices. More often, the importance of the development of the energy sector and climate protection is seen from the point of view of the expenditures that will need to be absorbed in the economy, with the potential for increased energy prices. However, it should be remembered that this is also related to the issue of fuel poverty and the inability to meet basic energy needs by parts of society. The aim of the paper is to assess the importance of macroeconomic policy instruments in reducing fuel poverty, using Poland as an example. It will be examined whether and how the government influenced this phenomenon (directly or indirectly), through which instruments, and which instruments (fiscal, monetary or energy-climate policy) played the most important role in shaping the scale of fuel poverty in Poland, with an emphasis on the role of monetary and fiscal policy instruments. The analysis covered the period from 2004 to mid-2021. The results of the research showed that in Poland there is a lack of policy directly aimed at reducing fuel poverty, and the government affects the scale of fuel poverty indirectly mainly through macroeconomic policy instruments, i.e., fiscal and monetary policy instruments. The main and most effective instruments for reducing fuel poverty in Poland are social transfers. Other instruments that have a statistically significant impact on this poverty rate are the level of tax burdens and short-term interest rates. The analysis also revealed some opportunities for effective fuel poverty reduction policies. It was proven that in addition to fiscal policy, monetary policy, which would stimulate a decrease in short-term interest rates, is also an effective way to reduce the fuel poverty rate in Poland. Full article
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Quest for a Tool Measuring Urban Quality of Life: ISO 37120 Standard Sustainable Development Indicators
by Adam Przybyłowski, Agnieszka Kałaska and Piotr Przybyłowski
Energies 2022, 15(8), 2841; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15082841 - 13 Apr 2022
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Humanity is exceeding planetary boundaries, and it seems that it is unlikely to meet internationally agreed sustainable development goals. Current trends and challenges in the domain of urban sustainability assessment have proven that measuring and interpreting results regarding quality of life requires a [...] Read more.
Humanity is exceeding planetary boundaries, and it seems that it is unlikely to meet internationally agreed sustainable development goals. Current trends and challenges in the domain of urban sustainability assessment have proven that measuring and interpreting results regarding quality of life requires a complex analysis. The aim of this paper is to investigate the possibility of comparing, in a transparent way, urban quality of life using sustainable development indicators based on the ISO 37120 standard, taking as case studies seven selected cities: Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Gdynia, London, Los Angeles and Zagreb. The hypothesis reads as follows: the ISO 37120 indicators, converted into partial and total utility value, then grouped within sustainable development dimensions (environmental, economic and social) may be used to measure the level of urban quality of life. Research results indicate that there are some significant and interesting differences between the compared cities within the environmental, economic and social pillars. The analysis, conducted with the use of utility method, may facilitate taking the right decisions on urban management, planning and investment. Thus, this tool may be useful for decision makers and help cities and communities of all sizes to become more safe, resilient, prosperous, inclusive, smart and sustainable. Full article
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