Development of environmental policy instruments for renewable energy sources by municipalities

Kozłowski, Waldemar

doi:10.34659/eis.2022.81.2.454

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“…An increase in the share of renewable energy in total energy consumption is one of the priorities of the European Union in the climate and energy policy (Kozłowski, 2022). Research shows that the share of energy from renewable sources in EU countries is growing every year.…”

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The level of renewable energy used in EU member states - A multidimensional comparative analysis

Grzebyk,

Stec

2023

EiS

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This paper assesses EU countries in terms of their level of renewable energy use. The ranking of 27 EU countries in terms of the complex phenomenon under study was constructed on the basis of 7 variables. The research period was 2011 and 2020. The research method was one of multidimensional comparative analysis methods, i.e. Hellwig’s pattern development model. The research results confirm that there wasa positive change in the use of renewable energy in all EU countries in 2020 compared to 2011, with Sweden, Austria, Finland, and Denmark taking the lead. However, most EU countries (16 in 2011 and 17 in 2020) have a medium-low level of use of “green energy”. A low level was identified in Cyprus and Malta in 2011 and Poland in 2020.

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The level of renewable energy used in EU member states - A multidimensional comparative analysis

Grzebyk,

Stec

2023

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Investments in Renewable Energy in Rural Communes: An Analysis of Regional Disparities in Poland

Kozera,

Standar,

Stanisławska

et al. 2024

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Although energy transformation is a widely discussed topic, there is a dearth of research on the role of rural communes in implementing that concept in Poland, a country where rural areas account for more than 90% of the total landmass. Most research projects are focused on larger local government units, such as cities, whereas rural communes’ role in the development of local energy policies and impact on the development of renewable energy sources (RESs) is often disregarded. Therefore, this study extends the existing literature resources with a view to bridging that gap by assessing rural communes’ investment activity in the context of the Polish energy transformation, with particular emphasis on regional differences in RES investments financed with Union funds. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of rural communes to the Polish energy transformation process, with a particular focus on regional differences in renewable energy investments financed with European Union funds in the successive seven-year financial perspectives 2007–2013 and 2014–2020. The study aimed to answer the following key research questions: how does the level of rural communes’ investment activities related to renewable energy development compare to that of other commune types? What are the regional differences in rural communes’ investment activities related to renewable energy? What are the main factors affecting rural communes’ investment activity in regions most involved in the development of renewable energies? The study relies on data from the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy and from the Local Data Bank of the Central Statistical Office. The dataset was processed with the use of descriptive statistics methods and Ward’s method with a view to identifying regional patterns and conditions for the development of renewable energy investments. This study focuses on the investment activities of rural communes in Poland related to RESs financed with European Union funds. The empirical research results highlight rural municipalities’ crucial role in developing RES, emphasizing their high investment activity and significant regional differences. Municipalities from the eastern Polish provinces of Lublin and Podlasie have successfully secured EU funds for RES development. They have implemented numerous projects, primarily related to solar energy.

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Development of environmental policy instruments for renewable energy sources by municipalities

Cited by 2 publications

References 11 publications

The level of renewable energy used in EU member states - A multidimensional comparative analysis

The level of renewable energy used in EU member states - A multidimensional comparative analysis

Investments in Renewable Energy in Rural Communes: An Analysis of Regional Disparities in Poland

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