Why Look at Energy Policymaking?

Patrice Geoffron (), Lorna A. Greening () and Raphael J Heffron
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Patrice Geoffron: Université Paris-Dauphine-PSL, LEDa-CGEMP, UMR CNRS-IRD
Lorna A. Greening: University of Tennessee, Center for Energy, Transportation and Environmental Policy, Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
Raphael J Heffron: Abu Dhabi University

A chapter in Energy Policymaking in a Cross-national Comparison, 2026, pp 3-18 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In the last two decades, energy policymaking has needed to confront the former requirements of security, accessibility, and affordability, but also concerns about climate, environmental sustainability, and justice. Since energy consumption is responsible for over 80% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it is at the forefront of the climate debate. In this opening discussion, we examine the 2015 Paris Agreement, the current international instrument on climate, and the implications for future energy policymaking. The Paris Agreement will have profound impacts as the energy system along with associated socioeconomic structures evolves. Finally, this discussion lays out the structure of the remainder of this book which includes case studies on energy policymaking in 19 countries.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-18458-0_1

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