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The Changing Energy Mix

Author : Paul Meier
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190098392
Total Pages : 625 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Changing Energy Mix written by Paul Meier and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The energy mix is changing, and renewable energy is growing in importance. If you were born before 1989, you lived in a U.S. where there was no electricity generated from either wind or solar power and very little from geothermal and biomass. Now, in 2018, the combined generation from wind and solar has surpassed hydroelectricity. Fourteen states now generate more than 10% of their electricity from wind and three generate more than 30%. And bioethanol, produced from corn grain, now makes up 10% of the U.S. gasoline market. Changes have also occurred in the nonrenewable energy mix. Coal, which was responsible for 53% of the U.S. electricity generation in 1998 is now only 28%, as natural gas has taken the leadership role, surpassing coal in 2015 as the primary energy for producing electricity. Similarly, the world did not see any electricity generation from wind until 1985 and none from solar until 1989. Now solar plus wind generate 7% of the worldwide electricity. The worldwide demand for all energy types is also increasing rapidly, as energy usage has increased 84% over the last twenty years. This book makes a systematic comparison of twelve different energy types to help understand the driving forces for this changing energy mix. Twelve common criteria are used to provide tools to make these comparisons, such as proven reserves, the levelized cost for each energy type, energy balances, environmental issues, and the energy footprint. Proven reserves are also projected for each renewable energy type"--

CHANGING ENERGY MIX

Author : MEIER.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780190098421
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (984 download)

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Download or read book CHANGING ENERGY MIX written by MEIER. and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Goldilocks Policy, The: The Basis For A Grand Energy Bargain

Author : John R Fanchi
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 981327641X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Book Synopsis Goldilocks Policy, The: The Basis For A Grand Energy Bargain by : John R Fanchi

Download or read book Goldilocks Policy, The: The Basis For A Grand Energy Bargain written by John R Fanchi and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The author leavens his discussion of a transition to a sustainable energy mix with the views of three prominent energy experts; following this is an introduction to ‘Goldilocks policy’ and a detailed discussion of its obstacles. The author stresses the importance of factoring in capacity, cost, safety, reliability, and environmental effects in developing a sustainable energy policy.'CHOICEThis book makes the case for a grand energy bargain that recognizes the need to protect the environment from the combustion of fossil fuels while protecting the national and global economies during the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy.Our future energy mix depends on choices we make, which depends, in turn, on energy policy. Society is continuing a trend toward decarbonization: the reduction in the relative amount of carbon in combustible fuels. The 21st century energy mix will depend on technological advances, including some advances that cannot be anticipated, and on choices made by society.There are competing visions for reaching a sustainable energy mix. If the energy transition is too fast, it could significantly damage the global economy. If the energy transition is too slow, damage to the environment could be irreversible.The 'Goldilocks Policy for Energy Transition' is designed to establish a middle ground between these competing visions. We need the duration of the energy transition to be just right; we need to adopt a reasonable plan of action that reduces uncertainty for businesses and innovators with predictable public policy while simultaneously minimizing environmental impact.The question of climate change is still unsettled, but enough is known to motivate a transition away from fossil fuels. The transition does not have to be abrupt and catastrophic, however. Historical energy transitions can be a guide to a reasonable duration for making an orderly transition. If we exercise discipline and patience, we can overcome the obstacles to successful implementation of a grand energy bargain.

Creative Destruction During Crises - An Opportunity for a Cleaner Energy Mix

Author : Mr. Pragyan Deb
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1616357118
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (163 download)

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Book Synopsis Creative Destruction During Crises - An Opportunity for a Cleaner Energy Mix by : Mr. Pragyan Deb

Download or read book Creative Destruction During Crises - An Opportunity for a Cleaner Energy Mix written by Mr. Pragyan Deb and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced overall energy demand but electricity generation from renewable sources has been resilient. While this partly reflects the trend increase in renewables, the empirical analysis presented in this paper highlights that recessions result in a permanent, albeit small, increase in energy efficiency and in the share of renewables in total electricity. These effects are stronger in the case of advanced economies and when complemented with environment and energy policies—both market-based measures such as taxes on pollutants, trading schemes and feed-in-tariffs, as well as non-market measures such as emission and fuel standards and R&D investment and subsidies—to incentivize and hasten the transition towards renewable sources of energy.

A Just Transition

Author : NJ Ayuk
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1641467517
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (414 download)

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Download or read book A Just Transition written by NJ Ayuk and published by Blackstone Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Mr. Ayuk shows how the oil and gas industry can unleash economic development and prosperity across the continent.” —The late OPEC Secretary General, Mohammad Barkindo In just a few short decades, the many countries of our planet have become interconnected beyond our wildest imaginations. And as our view of the world has expanded, there has been a rise in the demand for cultures and political institutions around the world to “think globally.” While thinking globally is often well-meaning, acting globally without consideration for local countries can unintentionally cause harmful results. In A Just Transition, renowned Cameroonian author and entrepreneur NJ Ayuk reveals how this sobering reality is unfolding as the International Energy Agency’s ambitious green energy (IEA) policies have stifled and crippled the energy economies of Africa. When the IEA set a hard requirement for countries around the world to embrace “green” energy sources, the burgeoning energy economies of Africa watched in horror as funding and business interest in their oil and gas energy projects evaporated. With a natural abundance of oil and gas resources, Africa has the potential to be a global energy leader. But this transformation cannot happen for African countries through green energy alone. A Just Transition is an insightful exploration into the possibility of a bright future for African countries and the factors that stand in the way of its manifestation. NJ Ayuk takes listeners on a detailed, expert journey through the following topics: The reality of energy poverty The value of natural gas in Africa How foreign aid actually harms Africa Embracing new technology Creating opportunities for women And much more! With thoughtful governance, a keen eye for opportunity, and the due consideration of the countries affected by a sweeping legislation, it is possible for countries in Africa to make a transition to renewable energy that is not only just but prosperous for all involved.

Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation

Author : Ottmar Edenhofer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781107607101
Total Pages : 1088 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation by : Ottmar Edenhofer

Download or read book Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation written by Ottmar Edenhofer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources - bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy - as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies, and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector, and academic researchers.

The Geopolitics of the Global Energy Transition

Author : Manfred Hafner
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030390667
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis The Geopolitics of the Global Energy Transition by : Manfred Hafner

Download or read book The Geopolitics of the Global Energy Transition written by Manfred Hafner and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is currently undergoing an historic energy transition, driven by increasingly stringent decarbonisation policies and rapid advances in low-carbon technologies. The large-scale shift to low-carbon energy is disrupting the global energy system, impacting whole economies, and changing the political dynamics within and between countries. This open access book, written by leading energy scholars, examines the economic and geopolitical implications of the global energy transition, from both regional and thematic perspectives. The first part of the book addresses the geopolitical implications in the world’s main energy-producing and energy-consuming regions, while the second presents in-depth case studies on selected issues, ranging from the geopolitics of renewable energy, to the mineral foundations of the global energy transformation, to governance issues in connection with the changing global energy order. Given its scope, the book will appeal to researchers in energy, climate change and international relations, as well as to professionals working in the energy industry.

Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050

Author : International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA
Publisher : International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
ISBN 13 : 9292602500
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Global Renewables Outlook: Energy Transformation 2050 written by International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outlook highlights climate-safe investment options until 2050, policies for transition and specific regional challenges. It also explores options to eventually cut emissions to zero.

Sustainable Energy Mix in Fragile Environments

Author : Mary-Ellen Tyler
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319693999
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Book Synopsis Sustainable Energy Mix in Fragile Environments by : Mary-Ellen Tyler

Download or read book Sustainable Energy Mix in Fragile Environments written by Mary-Ellen Tyler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to present a range of cases and comparison of the issues, insights and cases emerging from the Sustainable Energy Mix Summit in the Galapagos that offer a better understanding of energy mix in fragile environments from a variety of International locations and contexts including the Galapagos.

Energy In The 21st Century (4th Edition)

Author : John R Fanchi
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9813144807
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Book Synopsis Energy In The 21st Century (4th Edition) by : John R Fanchi

Download or read book Energy In The 21st Century (4th Edition) written by John R Fanchi and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy in the 21st Century is a valuable source of information for students, decision makers, opinion leaders, and the general public. Oil and natural gas price volatility continue to affect both the supply and demand for energy. Advances in other technologies, such as nuclear, wind, solar, and tidal technology, are altering the comparative economics of competing energy sources. New government policies are changing the landscape of the global energy marketplace. From our reliance on fossil fuels to the quest for new sources of energy, Energy in the 21st Century provides a fact-based analysis of the most prominent energy issues of our time. The fourth edition updates data and includes more discussion of recent advances. Some of the highlights of the fourth edition are expanded discussion of climate change and anthropogenic climate change; the 2015 COP21 Paris Agreement on Climate Change; nuclear fusion reactor prototypes (tokomak ITER and stellarator W7-X); advances in solar thermal and solar photovoltaic power plants, space based solar power, transparent photovoltaic cells, and hybrid solar wind technology; tidal and wave energy converters; oil from algae; the EU Supergrid; the Goldilocks Policy for energy transition and the Grand Energy Bargain. Energy in the 21st Century has been used as the text for the general college student population, as well as energy overview for MBA students. Pedagogical material includes learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, end of chapter activities, a comprehensive index, a glossary, and an Appendix to help with converting units. Points to Ponder are provided throughout the text and are designed to encourage the reader to consider material from different perspectives. Video introduction: Energy in the 21st Century (4th edition) Press Release Energy in the 21st Century

Key World Energy Statistics

Author : Agencia Internacional de la Energía
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Key World Energy Statistics written by Agencia Internacional de la Energía and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Power of Change

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309371422
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Change written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electricity, supplied reliably and affordably, is foundational to the U.S. economy and is utterly indispensable to modern society. However, emissions resulting from many forms of electricity generation create environmental risks that could have significant negative economic, security, and human health consequences. Large-scale installation of cleaner power generation has been generally hampered because greener technologies are more expensive than the technologies that currently produce most of our power. Rather than trade affordability and reliability for low emissions, is there a way to balance all three? The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Energy Technologies considers how to speed up innovations that would dramatically improve the performance and lower the cost of currently available technologies while also developing new advanced cleaner energy technologies. According to this report, there is an opportunity for the United States to continue to lead in the pursuit of increasingly clean, more efficient electricity through innovation in advanced technologies. The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Energy Technologies makes the case that America's advantagesâ€"world-class universities and national laboratories, a vibrant private sector, and innovative states, cities, and regions that are free to experiment with a variety of public policy approachesâ€"position the United States to create and lead a new clean energy revolution. This study focuses on five paths to accelerate the market adoption of increasing clean energy and efficiency technologies: (1) expanding the portfolio of cleaner energy technology options; (2) leveraging the advantages of energy efficiency; (3) facilitating the development of increasing clean technologies, including renewables, nuclear, and cleaner fossil; (4) improving the existing technologies, systems, and infrastructure; and (5) leveling the playing field for cleaner energy technologies. The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Energy Technologies is a call for leadership to transform the United States energy sector in order to both mitigate the risks of greenhouse gas and other pollutants and to spur future economic growth. This study's focus on science, technology, and economic policy makes it a valuable resource to guide support that produces innovation to meet energy challenges now and for the future.

Art & Energy

Author : Barry Lord
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1933253940
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (332 download)

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Download or read book Art & Energy written by Barry Lord and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Art & Energy, Barry Lord argues that human creativity is deeply linked to the resources available on Earth for our survival. From our ancient mastery of fire through our exploitation of coal, oil, and gas, to the development of today's renewable energy sources, each new source of energy fundamentally transforms our art and culture—how we interact with the world, organize our communities, communicate and conceive of and assign value to art. By analyzing art, artists, and museums across eras and continents, Lord demonstrates how our cultural values and artistic expression are formed by our efforts to access and control the energy sources that make these cultures possible.

Energy in a Changing Climate

Author : Martin Nicholson
Publisher : Rosenberg Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781877058813
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (588 download)

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Download or read book Energy in a Changing Climate written by Martin Nicholson and published by Rosenberg Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are widely differing views regarding solutions to energy and climate change. Energy in a Changing Climate provides an unbiased look at both sides of this debate and addresses what still needs to be done before we can turn to an all renewable energy economy. The book looks at why using renewable energy sources is not quite as simple as it seems. It considers the impact of aggressive emission reduction targets that demand reductions - before we have the technology in place - and the possible risks of such a strategy. The impact of energy changes on both the developed and the developing world, and the need to have solutions that will be widely accepted is discussed. Energy in a Changing Climate considers some of the related political and economic issues that surround the debate, such as emissions trading, emissions taxing, offset schemes, incentives, and regulations - with a description and comparison of each. It discusses what the energy mix might look like over the next few decades and what would be needed before we can have an all-renewable energy future. The book also looks at the thorny issue of nuclear power and its place in the total equation. Energy in a Changing Climate explains many commonly used terms like renewable energy, base-load power, peak oil, biofuels, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, energy security, emissions trading, carbon taxes, and carbon offsets. It offers practical solutions for saving energy in the home, workplace, and on the road. It is a book for the non-technical reader who wants a better understanding of energy and its impact on climate change.

Handbook of Transitions to Energy and Climate Security

Author : Robert Looney
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317528484
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Transitions to Energy and Climate Security written by Robert Looney and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original contribution to our understanding of a phenomenon that is reshaping the world, this title thoroughly discusses the transformation of the energy security policy arena brought on by two dramatic developments – the increased potential availability of energy in many parts of the world on the supply side, and on the demand side increasing concerns over the harmful effects on the environment brought on by the use of fossil fuels. An in depth discussion specifically focuses on what energy security means to different countries, and examines which of those countries appear to be managing their energy/climate transitions successfully and which are having a more difficult time adapting to the new environment. Part 1 introduces the topic, covering the main themes and provides an overview of the chapters Part 2 provides a framework for policy evaluation, considering the evolving factors affecting energy security and the energy/climate policy trilemma Parts 3 to 6 discuss energy transitions in the carbon producing countries (Saudi Arabia, Canada, Iran, Russia, Mexico), in intermediate carbon/producing/consuming countries (China, United States, UK, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa), in carbon consuming countries (Germany, Japan, South Korea, Israel, India, Spain) and finally in carbon reduction countries (France, Denmark, Switzerland) Part 7 looks at attempts at regional/international cooperation Part 8 considers the prospects for the future, examining technological breakthroughs. This title builds on the theme of unfolding energy transformations driven by, but increasingly constrained by climate/environmental considerations. It is ideal for researchers and students in the areas of environmental politics and policy, climate change, and energy and climate security, as well as for academics and professionals.

The Power of Renewables

Author : Chinese Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309160006
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Renewables written by Chinese Academy of Engineering and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-01-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play in the world's clean energy future. Both countries are also motivated by related goals, namely diversified energy portfolios, job creation, energy security, and pollution reduction, making renewable energy development an important strategy with wide-ranging implications. Given the size of their energy markets, any substantial progress the two countries make in advancing use of renewable energy will provide global benefits, in terms of enhanced technological understanding, reduced costs through expanded deployment, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to conventional generation from fossil fuels. Within this context, the U.S. National Academies, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), reviewed renewable energy development and deployment in the two countries, to highlight prospects for collaboration across the research to deployment chain and to suggest strategies which would promote more rapid and economical attainment of renewable energy goals. Main findings and concerning renewable resource assessments, technology development, environmental impacts, market infrastructure, among others, are presented. Specific recommendations have been limited to those judged to be most likely to accelerate the pace of deployment, increase cost-competitiveness, or shape the future market for renewable energy. The recommendations presented here are also pragmatic and achievable.

Does Energy Mix Matter? Assessment of the Impacts of Renewable Energy on Environmental Sustainability Outcomes in Selected OECD Countries

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Author : Ekaterina V. Glandon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (889 download)

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Book Synopsis Does Energy Mix Matter? Assessment of the Impacts of Renewable Energy on Environmental Sustainability Outcomes in Selected OECD Countries by : Ekaterina V. Glandon

Download or read book Does Energy Mix Matter? Assessment of the Impacts of Renewable Energy on Environmental Sustainability Outcomes in Selected OECD Countries written by Ekaterina V. Glandon and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Bank Group's President, Jim Yong Kim, declared 2014 "the year to take action on climate change" (Kim, 2014). Investment in renewable energy is one of the key mechanisms for alleviating environmental impacts of energy production. Many political leaders and businesses around the world recognize the necessity of switching from relying primarily upon finite non-renewable sources to a more diversified energy mix composed not only of fossil fuels, but also of nuclear energy and renewable energy sources. Renewable energy policies are frequently justified by their proponents as a means to create so-called "green jobs" and to achieve improvement in environmental conditions. The general assumption is that promoting renewable energy production accomplishes both economic and environmental goals. Many authors have analyzed the connection between growth and renewable energy policy, but relatively few have studied the link between environmental benefits and renewable energy policy. This paper addresses the latter relationship through a panel data analysis of the share of renewable energy in total energy supply and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in twenty-three member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) between 1992 and 2007. The findings indicate that renewable energy use has a small, but statistically significant effect on reducing CO2 emissions, which is a common measure of environmental conditions. Given these findings, renewable energy policies directed at enhancing energy efficiency, lowering costs of market entry for renewable energy technologies and suppliers, and a gradual decrease of technological dependency on fossil fuels might be viable options to promote the reduction of CO2 emissions. From a policy perspective, these findings suggest that pursuing policies designed to increase the relative use of renewable energy can be expected to have environmental benefits, but that stronger policies would be needed in order achieve the desired environmental outcomes set by the United Nations' Kyoto Protocol.