Global Expansion of Renewable Energy Generation: An Analysis of Policy Instruments

Carley, Sanya; Baldwin, Elizabeth; MacLean, Lauren M.; Brass, Jennifer N.

doi:10.1007/s10640-016-0025-3

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“…Scholars cite a number of reasons why increasing renewable energy is important, including mitigating climate change, promoting local economies, and enhancing energy security (Carley, Baldwin, MacLean, & Brass, ; Carley & Miller, ). RPSs are among a host of policies, including net metering, interconnection standards, tax incentives, public benefit funds, and energy efficiency resource standards, that national and subnational governments use to promote the global transition to renewable energy (Carley, ; Park, ).…”

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“…RPSs are among a host of policies, including net metering, interconnection standards, tax incentives, public benefit funds, and energy efficiency resource standards, that national and subnational governments use to promote the global transition to renewable energy (Carley, ; Park, ). While RPS policies are used around the world, they are especially prevalent in the United States, particularly at the state level (Carley, Baldwin, et al, ; Carley & Miller, ; Rabe, ). As a result, in recent years, RPSs have been the frequent subject of policy research.…”

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“…These studies typically look at the ability of RPSs to expand renewable energy generation or market share, with some studies focusing on other aspects of effectiveness, such as the ability of RPSs and other renewable energy policies to create jobs and economic growth (Bowen, Park, & Elvery, ; Wei, Patadia, & Kammen, ). As with studies of adoption determinants, the research on effectiveness is also sometimes inconsistent (Carley, ; Carley, Baldwin, et al, ). While the purpose of this study is not to examine the effectiveness of Hawaii’s RPS, recent studies emphasize the importance of the adoption context to policy effectiveness (Delmas & Montes‐Sancho, ).…”

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Multiple Streams in Hawaii: How the Aloha State Adopted a 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard

Kagan

2018

Review of Policy Research

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Renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are an important policy tool for reducing carbon emissions and advancing the global shift toward renewable energy. As the U.S. federal government backs away from commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, subnational governments play an increasingly important role in mitigating climate change. In June 2015, Hawaii became the first state in the United States to adopt a 100% RPS. Through understanding the conditions that gave rise to Hawaii's RPS, policy actors will be better informed as they navigate policy processes in other states and jurisdictions. This study uses Kingdon's Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) to explore the policy process that led to Hawaii's 100% RPS. Data were collected during the summer of 2016 via interviews with 25 key policy actors and informants in Hawaii. Expectations based on the MSF are confirmed, and the results suggest factors that might be included or explored in future studies of RPS adoption. KEY WORDS: climate change, energy, environment, governance 夏威夷的多源流：阿罗哈州如何采用100%可再生能源组合标准可再生能源组合标准(RPS)是减少碳排放和普及全球使用可再生能源的重要政策工具。由于美国联邦政府放弃减少温室气体排放的承诺，国家以下各级政府在缓解气候变化方面发挥着越来越重要的作用。2015年6月，夏威夷成为美国第一个采用100% RPS的州。通过掌握夏威夷RPS产生的条件，政策参与者能更好地了解其他各州和管辖区的政策指导进程。本研究运用金登的多源流框架(MSF) 来探索夏威夷100% RPS产生的政策过程。研究数据来源于2016年夏天对夏威夷25名主要政策参与者和情报者的访谈。基于MSF的猜测得到了证实，结果表明了今后RPS运用研究中可能涉及或将被发掘的因素。关键词: 气候变化,能源,环境,治理 Múltiples corrientes en Hawái: cómo el "estado Aloha" adoptó un estándar de portafolio renovable al 100%Los estándares de portafolio renovable (RPS) son una herramienta política importante para reducir las emisiones de carbono y avanzar el cambio global hacia la energía renovable. A medida que el gobierno federal de los EE. UU. Se aleja de los compromisos de reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, los gobiernos estatales desempeñan un papel cada vez más importante en la mitigación del cambio climático. En junio de 2015, Hawái se convirtió en el primer estado de los EE. UU. En adoptar un 100% de RPS. Al comprender las condiciones que dieron origen al RPS de Hawái, los actores políticos estarán mejor informados a medida que navegan por los procesos de políticas en otros estados y jurisdicciones. Este estudio utiliza el marco de múltiples flujos de Kingdon (MSF) para explorar el proceso de políticas que condujo al 100% de RPS de Hawái. Los datos se recopilaron durante el verano de 2016 a través de entrevistas con 25 actores clave de políticas e informantes en Hawái. Se confirman las expectativas basadas en la MSF, y los resultados sugieren factores que podrían incluirse o explorarse en futuros estudios de adopción de RPS. PALABRAS CLAVE: cambio climático, energía, medio ambiente, gobernanzaThis paper explores the policy process that led to Hawaii's adoption of a 100% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2015. For the past 10 years, the policy process literature has seen an increase in studies of RPS adoption. While much has been learned,

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Section: Existing Rps Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Existing Rps Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Existing Rps Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

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“…As the type and set of policies toll box implemented by nations grows, so is the need to evaluate how effective and significant they are in promoting renewables increases. Some empirical literature investigates the impact of policy instruments on renewable energy using one country across regions/states, such as Carley (2009) and Menz and Vachon (2006), while others use cross-country analysis, such as Aguirre and Gbenga (2014), Baldwin et al (2017), Carley et al (2016), Johnstone et al (2010), Marques et al (2010), Romano et al (2017); Zhao et al (2013). However, major findings remain controversial, possibly due to different data samples, measures of variables and methods of estimation.…”

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Policy instruments for renewable energy: an empirical evaluation of effectiveness

Azhgaliyeva

Belitski

Kalyuzhnova

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IJTIP

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This paper evaluates the effectiveness of renewable energy policy instruments on wind energy production using annual data from 106 countries over the period 1997-2014. Eleven policy instruments are evaluated: direct investment, feed-in tariffs, grants and subsidies, loans, taxes, green certificates, information and education, strategic planning, codes and standards, research, development and deployment and voluntary approaches. The empirical evidence uncovers the impact of different policy instruments on wind energy production. The model tests which policy instruments are effective in promoting wind energy, and whether their effectiveness depends on their existence, experience, implementation or combination. The results of the Mean Group estimation show that two policy instruments have positive impact on wind energy production: tax incentives and the strategic planning. The impact of strategic planning increases with a number of policy changes.

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“…However, the safety of nuclear power, on which numerous countries rely heavily to produce their electricity, has been the subject of considerable controversy in terms of the consequences of the impact of the natural disasters and human-made hazards associated with this energy source [1]. For this reason, increased reliance on renewable energy as an alternative to conventional fuel is an inevitable trend [2].…”

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Utilising Unused Energy Resources for Sustainable Heating and Cooling System in Buildings: A Case Study of Geothermal Energy and Water Sources in a University

Park

Kim

2018

Energies

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Recently, Korea has become increasingly interested in unused, but possibly useful energy resources, due to the world-wide controversy over nuclear power and limitations in renewable energy production. Among these unused resources, the water that is produced in our surroundings is available as a potential energy source for heating, cooling and domestic hot water. This water is relatively stable on the supply side, available as a high-efficiency source in all seasons, and is continuously replenished without polluting the environment. This paper analyses the energy savings generated based on the actual use of a sustainable heating and cooling system that operates using the water escaping from a nearby building. The results indicate the value of protecting the environment as well as reducing energy consumption and associated costs.

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Global Expansion of Renewable Energy Generation: An Analysis of Policy Instruments

Cited by 117 publications

References 44 publications

Multiple Streams in Hawaii: How the Aloha State Adopted a 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard

Multiple Streams in Hawaii: How the Aloha State Adopted a 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard

Policy instruments for renewable energy: an empirical evaluation of effectiveness

Utilising Unused Energy Resources for Sustainable Heating and Cooling System in Buildings: A Case Study of Geothermal Energy and Water Sources in a University

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