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Decentralisation versus centralisation in Swedish energy policy: the main challenges and drivers for the energy transition at the regional and local levels / Maliszewska-Nienartowicz, Justyna

Maliszewska-Nienartowicz, Justyna	Journal Article
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The study presents recent trends in the development of energy policy and energy transition in Sweden. It uses a multi-level governance perspective to examine if decentralisation of this policy has always had a positive impact on the energy transition and what challenges and drivers for the energy transition can be observed in practice. The study is based on a survey addressed to representatives of the regions and municipalities which aims to explore the factors important for undertaking proactive clean energy policy at the regional and local levels. The results of the research confirm that a mix of centralisation and decentralisation together with a clear division of tasks can contribute to the effectiveness of the energy transition. However, the Swedish example also confirms that proper coordination in the multi-level governance system is a huge challenge, in particular when it comes to financial support and consultation.

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Swedish Energy Policy ; Decentralisation versus centralisation

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Who formulates renewable-energy policy? a Swedish example / Uba, Katrin

Uba, Katrin	Journal Article
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2010.

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A broad participation by stakeholders and an extensive reliance on expert advice are often seen as preconditions for a legitimate and successfully implemented renewable energy policy. However, we have lacked systematic data for testing this argument. This article's contribution is to examine the actors who take part in the making of Swedish energy policy with the help of data on the composition of various committees of inquiry over the last twenty years (1988-2009). Swedish renewable energy policy is often characterised with words like "pioneering" and "forerunner", suggesting that the policy-making process in this area engages many different experts and stakeholders. Our data give only some support to this argument. Results point to a noteworthy predominance of politicians, civil servants, and representatives of state agencies within the policy-process. Producers of uranium and fossils based energy have been engaged more often than producers of renewable energy. Experts have played a prominent role, but this is mostly due to the participation of expert bureaucrats rather than of scientists. The study suggests that a better understanding of the making of energy policy, both in Sweden and elsewhere, requires greater attention to the networks and role of various state employees.

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Stakeholders ; Swedish Energy Policy ; Experts

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