* Examines the renewable energy sector and its stakeholders, analyzing the reasons for past failures and the key features of successful policies * Written in clear terms, this book contains the experience of world leaders in this field * Including an executive summary, it will be an essential reference for decision-makers, offering a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms
At a time when renewable energy attracts varying degrees of political support and mixed success in policy implementation, clear information on why and how to promote renewable energy markets is much needed, for decision-makers in particular. This book meets that need.
The reason for exploiting renewable energy sources should not be because they are cheap, or because fossil fuels are running out. The crucial reasons are: saving the environment, developing new industries and establishing more secure sources of energy. This book outlines how renewable energies can be promoted at a political level, encouraging the expansion of current markets and the establishment of new industries. Critical pathways are made clear, and key stakeholders are identified and described.
Acknowledging the importance of the media and the interaction between public and private bodies, this book sets out the rules of the game, the stakes and the strategies for success. Contributing authors include: Randy Swisher and Kevin Porter, Rakesh Bakshi, Gordon Edge, Sven Teske and Volker Hoffmann, Jose Luis Garcia and Emelio Menendez.
Karl Mallon is Director of the Transition Institute, having led the international energy solutions work for Greenpeace.
Contents: Executive Summary Introduction Myths, Oversights and Pitfalls Ten Features of Highly Successful Markets Country Case Studies A to Z of Stakeholders Achieving Legislation Conclusions Bibliography, Index
Published by Earthscan Publications Ltd. Edited by Karl Mallon March 2006 288 pp., 6" x 9 1/4"
Renewable Energy Policy and Politics 
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