Contributor: Patrick Lenain

U.S. Energy Policy at a Crossroads

and | 28 May 2025
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Energy, Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Renewables, United States
U.S. energy policy is at a crossroads. While both the Biden and Trump Administrations have made energy affordability and security a key priority, their strategies differ drastically. ... continue reading

Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy: Insights from the United States

and | 28 May 2025
Fiscal, Policy Briefs | Tags: Energy, Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Renewables, United States
In the United States, a diverse range of policy initiatives, many of which can be implemented at the state and local levels, are available to continue the transition towards an affordable, secure, and clean energy system. ... continue reading

Clearing the Air: Lessons from the EU ETS for Low Carbon Aviation

and | 6 March 2025
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Carbon Pricing, Energy, Fossil Fuels, Tax Expenditures, Transport
Aviation has long enjoyed a special tax status. Airline fuel for international flights is generally exempt from excise duties. International air travel also benefits widely from VAT exemption or zero-rated VAT. ... continue reading

It Takes Two to Tango: The Role of Ministries of Finance in Designing Pricing and Non-Pricing Climate Actions

| 4 November 2024
Fiscal, Policy Briefs | Tags: Carbon Pricing, Energy, Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Renewables
This policy brief examines the recent emergence of climate policy packages and their impact on climate, social, financial, and fiscal outcomes. It also recommends steps that Ministries of Finance can take to better understand how to design coherent climate policy packages and facilitate the sharing ... continue reading

Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy: Insights from the UK

and | 1 October 2024
Fiscal, Policy Briefs | Tags: Energy, Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Renewables, United Kingdom
Transitioning to a more affordable, secure and clean energy system is a key priority for the UK government. Elected in July 2024, the new government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims at making the country a “clean energy superpower”. ... continue reading