Linking EU Climate and Energy Policies

Skjærseth, Jon Birger; Jevnaker, Torbjørg; Eikeland, Per Ove; Gulbrandsen, Lars H.

doi:10.4337/9781785361289

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“…Motsatt er Norges klima-og energipolitikk fortsatt i stor grad fragmentert som følge av sektorspesifikk politikkutforming innenfor politisk-administrative «siloer» som for eksempel energi, klima og arealbruk. Det er ganske illustrerende at Norge (og andre) i 2009 i utgangspunktet iverksatte de ulike EU klima-og energipakkene for perioden frem til 2020 stort sett hver for seg (Skjaerseth et al, 2016). Innflytelsen fra EU-regelverket skaper ikke bare et samordningspress, men gjør også den rettslige fortolkningen problematisk -et problem som ville ha vaert ikke-eksisterende dersom Norge hadde vaert med i EU.…”

Section: Utfordringene Ved å Stå Utenfor Euunclassified

Det å stå utenfor EU gjør ikke Norges klimapolitikk mer ambisiøs

Szulecki

2023

Internasjonal Politikk

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Artikkelen diskuterer Norges klimapolitikk i lys av landets utenforskap. Til tross for påstander om at Norge, utenfor EU, kan ha større autonomi i utformingen av klimapolitikken, viser studien at dette ikke nødvendigvis fører til mer ambisiøse klimamål. Siden 2009 har Norge valgt å innordne seg etter EU, samarbeide på klimaområdet og oppdatere sine mål i tråd med de europeiske. Gjennom en sammenligning med Sverige, kommer artikkelen frem til at EU-medlemskapet ikke har begrenset Sveriges evne til å forfølge en ambisiøs klimapolitikk nasjonalt og internasjonalt. Artikkelen avdekker også utfordringene Norge står overfor som følge av sitt utenforskap, spesielt innenfor energisektoren, hvor avhengigheten av vannkraft og olje- og gassindustrien vanskeliggjør klimapolitiske tiltak. På tross av Norges internasjonale initiativer innen klimafinansiering og skogbevaring, argumenterer artikkelen for at EU-medlemskap ikke nødvendigvis ville begrense Norges ambisjoner som global klimaleder. Til slutt peker studien på utfordringene ved å stå utenfor EU og understreker behovet for en grundig vurdering av de potensielle fordelene og begrensningene ved utenforskapet. Abstract in English:Staying Outside the EU Does not Make Norway’s Climate Policy More AmbitiousThe article discusses Norway’s climate policy in light of the country’s non-membership status in the European Union (EU). Despite claims that Norway, staying outside the EU, may have greater autonomy in shaping climate policy, the study shows that this does not necessarily lead to more ambitious climate targets. Since 2009, Norway has chosen to align itself with the EU, cooperate on climate issues and update its targets in line with European ones. Through a comparison with Sweden, an EU member, the article examines how EU membership has not limited Sweden’s ability to pursue an ambitious climate policy nationally and internationally. The article also reveals the challenges Norway faces as a result of its outsider status, particularly in the energy sector, where dependence on hydropower and the oil and gas industry causes problems for climate policy. Despite Norway’s international initiatives in climate finance and forest conservation, the article argues that EU membership would not necessarily limit Norway’s role as a global climate leader. Finally, the study points to the challenges of remaining outside the EU and emphasizes the need for a thorough assessment of the potential benefits and limitations of such a position.

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Det å stå utenfor EU gjør ikke Norges klimapolitikk mer ambisiøs

Szulecki

2023

Internasjonal Politikk

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“…The position of countries on this question reflected their experience with implementing the 2020 policy package with its 20 percent targets on GHG emissions, renewables, and energy efficiency. According to Skjaerseth et al (2016), countries can be divided into three groups.…”

Section: Climate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Targets In The Eumentioning

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Are Carbon Prices Redundant in the 2030 EU Climate and Energy Policy Package?

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Golombek²

2021

The Energy Journal

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In 2018, an agreement between the key EU institutions-the Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Council-was reached after a long-lasting discourse over the 2030 EU climate and energy policy package. This paper offers a comprehensive assessment of the EU package, with its three main targets: lower greenhouse gas emissions, higher renewable share in final energy consumption, and improved energy efficiency. We find that the renewable and energy efficiency targets have been set so high that the derived emissions reduction (50 percent) exceeds the EU climate target (40 percent). Hence, there is no need for an EU climate policy, for example, to use carbon prices to reach the EU climate goals. It is, however, not cost-efficient to achieve the climate target by imposing the three EU targets. We demonstrate that a cost-efficient policy that obtains a 50 percent GHG emissions reduction would increase annual welfare (relative to the Reference scenario) by an amount corresponding to 0.6 percent of GDP in Europe.

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“…The economic crisis increased cost sensitivity among governments and may have contributed to a generally less favourable spirit towards ambitious renewable policies (3 interviews). Also, the rise of EU-critical movements across Europe and renationalisation tendencies may have affected the process (Bausch et al 2017;Skjaerseth et al 2016;Wettestad et al 2012).…”

Section: Eu Renewable Energy Policymentioning

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“…Convery 2009;Fitch-Roy et al 2019;Jevnaker and Wettestad 2017;Skjaerseth et al 2016;Skjaerseth 2017;Skjaerseth and Wettestad 2009;Skjaerseth and Wettestad 2010). They prominently include leadership from individuals and institutions, with a strong role of the European Commission as policy entrepreneur supported by an associated network of actors across institutions and governance levels; a push from European governments in key phases of reform, and pressure from the European…”

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