This book investigates how the EU member states’ domestic energy policies have transformed in the last two decades as a consequence of horizontal and vertical integration forces. Integration is a dynamic process where member states adopt community rules, norms, and values, and meanwhile, learn from each other’s experiences. Today, Europe experiences an energy transition from fossil-fuels to cleaner sources of energy and European policy makers are committed to taking this significant step forward. Domestic structural change is, thus, observed in all member states‘ environmental and energy policies.
This book presents an overview of the EU norms, legislation, and policy standards for renewable energies and analyses how member states transpose them into their domestic structure. The book also analyses the policy outcomes in the EU member states in a comparative perspective by using the most recent statistical data. This comparative analysis gives insight to investors and developers to decide on investment projects and/or manufacturing of renewable energy devices to these countries. It also provides a useful reference for policy makers, academics, students, and NGOs who need a quick overview of relevant national and EU legislation, policy standards, and policy outcomes.
Author(s): Gamze Tanil
Series: Environment & Policy, 63
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 149
City: Cham
Foreword
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Challenge: Sustainable Energy Development
Fossil Fuels in Europe’s Energy Structure
Energy Transition Policy
Outline of the Book
References
Chapter 2: Conceptual and Methodological Framework
Introduction
Energy Policy Formulation: Actors, Attitudes, and Actions
Research Hypotheses
Methodology
References
Chapter 3: Policy Formulation in European Union
Development of the EU Environmental Policy
Development of the EU Renewable Energy Policy
Policy Norms and Objectives
Policy Legislation
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Policy Formulation in Member States
Introduction
Czech Republic
Policy Norms and Objectives
Policy Legislation
Energy Act
Energy Management Act
Act on Renewable Energy Sources
Act on Public Budgets
Germany
Policy Norms and Objectives
Policy Legislation
Renewable Energy Sources Act (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz, EEG)
Renewable Energies Heat Act (Erneuerbare-Energien-Wärmegesetz, EEWärmeG)
Market Incentive Program (Marktanreizprogramm, MAP)
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Political and Public Perceptions
Introduction
Germany
Political Perceptions
Public Perceptions
Czech Republic
Political Perceptions
Public Perceptions
Expert Perceptions
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Policy Implementation
Introduction
Development Trajectory of the Renewable Energies in the EU
Fulfilment of the 2020 Renewable Energy Targets in the EU
Future Projections for the Renewable Energies in the EU
References
Chapter 7: Conclusion
We Can Reshape Our Energy Systems
Energy Transition Policy
Research Outcomes
Pathway to 2030
Contribution of This Book
