| ID | 180115 |
| Title Proper | Macroeconomic effect of energy transition to carbon neutrality |
| Other Title Information | Evidence from China's coal capacity cut policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zhang, Yanfang |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | While the retirement of fossil fuel capacity is an inevitable consequence of the energy transition to carbon neutrality, policymakers face challenges in setting the pace in order that the energy transition policies do not significantly damage the economy. This paper designs a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model to examine the macroeconomic effects of coal capacity cut policy (CCP) shocks on the Chinese economy. The results show that: firstly, an energy policy shock can distort the transmission effect of coal supply and demand and other factors on coal prices. Secondly, the impact of different policy tools is significantly different on the macroeconomic system, in which the economic effect of advanced capacity replacement is the weakest. Thirdly, in the short term, no matter which policy tool is adopted, the CCP will inevitably lead to a reduction in social welfare levels. The study suggests that in the short term, the Chinese government can further release more replacement quotas of capacity with advanced production efficiency, and innovate other policy tools for coal industrial structural optimization and synergistic effects with environmental regulation. In addition, the results highlight the need for market mechanisms to further accelerate the energy transition over the long run. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 155; Aug 2021: p.112374 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2021-08 155 |
| Key Words | Energy Transition ; Carbon Neutrality ; DSGE Model ; Coal Capacity Cut ; Coal Price |