Energy Policy Highlights
In-Depth Energy Policy Reviews (IDRs) of 21st Century
Energy Policy Highlights showcases what the 28 IEA member countries identified as
key recent developments in their energy policies. Each country contribution covers
a range of energy-related topics, with best practices and policy examples from their
respective governments, including objectives, characteristics, challenges and successes,
and shared lessons. Each contribution underscores the changing nature of both global
and domestic energy challenges, as well as the commonality of energy concerns among
member countries. For example, many of the policies highlighted identify an urgent
need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a clear objective. Electricity, enhancing
energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix in a cost
effective manner are likewise areas of common focus. Overall, the energy concerns
reflect key areas of focus for the IEA – energy security, environmental protection
and economic development.
On the end-user side, increasing public awareness of domestic energy policies through
improved transparency and engagement is an important facet of policy support among
IEA member countries. The successful implementation of policies and other initiatives
benefitted from efforts to inform the public. The IEA hopes that Energy Policy Highlights
will provide a useful point of reference and dialogue for the 2013 IEA Ministerial,
and will help advance the Agency’s well-established practice of co-operation and worldwide
engagement through the sharing of experiences, best practices and lessons learned,
among IEA member countries and partner countries alike.
Published on April 28, 2014
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