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Energy Governance in Spain
Crespo, Laura Fernandez, Rosa M. Campos Martin, Jose M.
Crespo, Laura
Fernandez, Rosa M.
Campos Martin, Jose M.
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2019-11-27
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Spain is lagging behind in the transition to a sustainable energy system compared to other EU member states. Its unique position as an energy island, coupled with errors in energy planning inherited from previous government regimes, constitute a legacy that makes changes in the system difficult to achieve. Current political instability adds to the difficulties, under a governance framework characterised by lack of coordination and supremacy of the central government in the decision making process, in an environment where traditional energy companies still exert lobby power. The continuous changes in the regulatory framework of the energy sector have hindered investments in low carbon sources of energy due to perceived uncertainty. Small changes in the right direction are being observed though, with a more prominent role expected from the local levels of government. But many measures still originate on requirements linked to EU commitments and more initiatives at the national level need to be seen.
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Campos-Martin, J., Crespo, L. & Fernandez, R. (2020). Energy governance in Spain. In M. Knodt, & J. Kemmerzell (Eds.), Handbook of energy governance in Europe (pp. 1-36). Springer.
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Handbook of Energy Governance in Europe
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9783319735269