Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy at 10 — An Introduction
As we are celebrating the first decade of the journal, we reflect on some of the major issues driving policy, industry, and academia.
Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023
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Energy Transformation, Social Inclusion and Economic Prosperity in Latin America: An Introduction
By Felipe Corral Montoya, Chiara Lo Prete, Juan Rosellón and Paola Yanguas Parra
Introduction
Latin America is endowed…
Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023
What Happened in Texas? Understanding the February 2021 Blackouts
The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.
Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023
A Pricing Mechanism to Jointly Mitigate Market Power and Environmental Externalities
By Lamia Varawala, Mohammad Reza Hesamzadeh, György Dán, Derek Bunn and Juan Rosellón
Abstract
The electricity…
Juan Rosellón May 23, 2023
Financial Liabilities and Environmental Implications of Unplugged Wells for the Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Waters
Plugging and abandoning (P&Aing) wells is a policy priority because unplugged wells present potential financial and…
Mark Agerton May 8, 2023
Hierarchical Biopolymer-based Materials and Composites
The mass production and disposal of non-degradable fossil-based plastics is responsible for alarming environmental and social issues when not managed responsibly. Towards manufacturing environmentally-friendly materials, biopolymers, that is, polymers synthesized by living organisms, emerge as promising sustainable alternatives as they combine attractive mechanical properties, compostability, and renewable sourcing.
Rachel A. Meidl April 11, 2023
Dueling Legacies: Which Sultan Deserves Credit for Oman’s Oil-Driven Development?
This article argues that Sultan Sa‘id bin Taymur played a more fundamental role in developing Oman than what is commonly portrayed.
Jim Krane March 1, 2023
Who’s in Charge and How Does It Work? US Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure
Abstract
The protection of critical infrastructure (water, energy, food supply, healthcare etc.) from cyberattack has…
Christopher Bronk, Wm Arthur Conklin September 12, 2022
Mexico’s Energy Prospects: Gains from Renewable Sources Over A Fossil Fuel-Dominated Environment
Changing political conditions in Mexico threaten the future of clean energy in the country. A competitive electricity market…
Pedro Hancevic, Hector Nuñez, Juan Rosellón August 23, 2022
On the Reduced Supply Chain Risks and Mining Involved in the Transition From Coal to Wind
The authors respond to a critique of their prior article, elaborating on how "a switch from fossil fuel systems to renewables involves sharp declines in risk and mining."
Jim Krane February 18, 2022