Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy. Insights from the United States
Upcoming: 27 January 2025 | Washington, D.C. | By Invitation Fiscal,
Roundtables | Tags:
Energy,
Renewables,
United States In the United States heavy reliance on fossil fuels leaves consumers vulnerable to international market volatility and geopolitical disruptions. Air pollution continues to pose health risks in numerous areas of the country.
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It Takes Two to Tango: The Role of Ministries of Finance in Designing Pricing and Non-Pricing Climate Actions
Patrick Lenain | 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
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Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy: Insights from the UK
Luke Hatton and
Patrick Lenain | 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”.
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Unlocking a Sustainable Energy Future: Key Insights from the UK
Luke Hatton and
Patrick Lenain | 1 October 2024
Fiscal,
Blog | Tags:
Decarbonization,
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
Industrial Policy,
Renewables,
United Kingdom The United Kingdom has made considerable strides in transforming its energy system. Since the early 1970s, the nation has reduced its primary energy consumption by one-fifth, even as its real GDP has nearly tripled. While low-carbon energy sources were once almost non-existent, they now account
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Leapfrogging to a New Energy Future: Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy in Ukraine
Anhelina Dombrovska and
Patrick Lenain | 24 July 2024
Fiscal,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
Renewables,
Ukraine With well-designed reforms, international support, private investment – and, crucially, peace – Ukraine can leapfrog to a sustainable energy future. At present, decisionmakers in the energy sector are fighting day-to-day battles to keep the lights on and houses warm. Winning these daily battles and setting
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