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Raphael J. Heffron - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Scotland, Nuclear Energy Policy and Independence
A Critical Review of Scottish Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Policy, 2017Co-Authors: Raphael J. Heffron, William J. NuttallAbstract:This chapter examines the role of Nuclear Energy on current Scottish Energy Policy, an underexplored area of value whether Scotland remains in the UK, secures independence or further devolution post Brexit. A recurrent theme in the analysis is that whether one is for, against, or indifferent to new Nuclear Energy development, it highlights a major gap in Scotland’s Energy and environmental Policy goals. Too often, the Scottish Government perspective has been reduced to a low-carbon Energy development debate between Nuclear and renewables, with little reflection on how to reduce fossil fuel dependency. Aspirations to being a low-carbon economy, a global leader in climate change and to decarbonising its electricity market means Scotland needs to tackle the issue of how to stop burning fossil fuels.
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Deconstructing Energy Law and Policy: The Case of Nuclear Energy
2015Co-Authors: Raphael J. HeffronAbstract:1. Introduction 2. The Different Dimensions of Nuclear Energy Policy 3. An Overview of EU and US Energy Legislation 4. The Development of Romanian Nuclear Energy Law 1990 2010 5. Energy Law and Policy Development in the US Nuclear Energy Industry: A Three State Analysis 6. Exploring Energy Policy Inaction and Contradiction: The Case of Nuclear Energy in the US 1990 2010 7. Revising Energy Law and Policy in the UK: Reigniting the Nuclear Energy Sector 8. Conclusion: A Review of the Dynamics of the Nuclear Energy Industry: Strategy Development for the Nuclear Energy Sector Appendix References Bibliography.
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the application of contrast explanation to Energy Policy research uk Nuclear Energy Policy 2002 2012
Energy Policy, 2013Co-Authors: Raphael J. HeffronAbstract:Abstract This paper advances the application of the methodology, contrast explanation, to Energy Policy research. Research in Energy Policy is complex and often involves inter-disciplinary work, which traditional economic methodologies fail to capture. Consequently, the more encompassing methodology of contrast explanation is assessed and its use in other social science disciplines explored in brief. It is then applied to an Energy Policy research topic—in this case, Nuclear Energy Policy research in the UK. Contrast explanation facilitates research into Policy and decision-making processes in Energy studies and offers an alternative to the traditional economic methods used in Energy research. Further, contrast explanation is extended by the addition of contested and uncontested hypotheses analyses. This research focuses on the methods employed to deliver the new Nuclear programme of the UK government. In order to achieve a sustainable Nuclear Energy Policy three issues are of major importance: (1) law, Policy and development; (2) public administration; and (3) project management. Further, the research identifies that Policy in the area remains to be resolved, in particular at an institutional and legal level. However, contrary to the literature, in some areas, the research identifies a change of course as the UK concentrates on delivering a long-term Policy for the Nuclear Energy sector and the overall Energy sector.
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Nuclear Energy Policy in the United States 1990-2010: A Federal or State Responsibility
2013Co-Authors: Raphael J. HeffronAbstract:This paper examines from a Policy perspective Nuclear Energy Policy in the United States (US) from 1990 to 2010 and questions whether it is or has become a Federal or State responsibility. The present study, as befits Policy research, engages with many disciplines (for example, in particular, law and politics) and hence the contributions move beyond that of Nuclear Energy Policy literature and in particular to that on Nuclear new build and other assessments of large infrastructure projects. Several examples at the Federal level are identified that demonstrate that the Nuclear industry has evolved to a stage where it requires a focus on the power of actions at a more localised (state) level in order to re-ignite the industry. The research concludes that there remains a misunderstanding of the issue of project management for complex construction projects, and it is highly arguable whether many of its issues have been resolved. Further, the research asserts that the economics of Nuclear Energy are not the most nfluential reason for no Nuclear new build in the US.
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Nuclear Energy Policy in the United States 1990–2010: A federal or state responsibility?
Energy Policy, 2013Co-Authors: Raphael J. HeffronAbstract:This paper examines from a Policy perspective Nuclear Energy Policy in the United States (US) from 1990 to 2010 and questions whether it is or has become a Federal or State responsibility. The present study, as befits Policy research, engages with many disciplines (for example, in particular, law and politics) and hence the contributions move beyond that of Nuclear Energy Policy literature and in particular to that on Nuclear new build and other assessments of large infrastructure projects. Several examples at the Federal level are identified that demonstrate that the Nuclear industry has evolved to a stage where it requires a focus on the power of actions at a more localised (state) level in order to re-ignite the industry. The research concludes that there remains a misunderstanding of the issue of project management for complex construction projects, and it is highly arguable whether many of its issues have been resolved. Further, the research asserts that the economics of Nuclear Energy are not the most influential reason for no Nuclear new build in the US.
Daniel Nohrstedt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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do advocacy coalitions matter crisis and change in swedish Nuclear Energy Policy
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 2010Co-Authors: Daniel NohrstedtAbstract:This study applies the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) to developments in Swedish Nuclear Energy Policy in the 1970s and 80s. In an effort to contribute to the refinement and debate regarding th ...
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the politics of crisis Policymaking chernobyl and swedish Nuclear Energy Policy
Policy Studies Journal, 2008Co-Authors: Daniel NohrstedtAbstract:This dissertation consists of three interrelated essays examining the role of crisis events in Swedish Nuclear Energy Policymaking. The study takes stock of the idea of ‘crisis exceptionalism’ raised in the literature, which postulates that crisis events provide openings for major Policy change. In an effort to explain crisis-induced outcomes in Swedish Nuclear Energy Policy, each essay explores and develops theoretical assumptions derived from the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF). The introduction discusses the ACF and other theoretical perspectives accentuating the role of crisis in Policymaking and identifies three explanations for crisis-induced Policy outcomes: minority coalition mobilization, learning, and strategic action. Essay I analyzes the nature and development of the Swedish Nuclear Energy subsystem. The results contradict the ACF assumption that corporatist systems nurture narrow subsystems and small advocacy coalitions, but corroborate the assumption that advocacy coalitions remain stable over time. While this analysis identifies temporary openings in Policymaking venues and in the advocacy coalition structure, it is argued that these developments did not affect crisis Policymaking. Essay II seeks to explain the decision to initiate a referendum on Nuclear power following the 1979 Three Mile Island accident. Internal government documents and other historical records indicate that strategic considerations superseded learning as the primary explanation in this case. Essay III conducts an in-depth examination of Swedish Policymaking in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl accident in an effort to explain the government’s decision not to accelerate the Nuclear power phaseout. Recently disclosed government documents show that minority coalition mobilization was insufficient to explain this decision. In this case, rational learning and strategic action provided a better explanation. The main theoretical contribution derived from the three essays is to posit the intensity and breadth of political conflict, strategic action, and analogical reasoning as key factors affecting the propensity for crisis-induced Policy change.
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Crisis and Policy Reformcraft Advocacy Coalitions and Crisis-induced Change in Swedish Nuclear Energy Policy
2007Co-Authors: Daniel NohrstedtAbstract:This dissertation consists of three interrelated essays examining the role of crisis events in Swedish Nuclear Energy Policymaking. The study takes stock of the idea of ‘crisis exceptionalism’ rais ...
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External shocks and Policy change: Three Mile Island and Swedish Nuclear Energy Policy
Journal of European Public Policy, 2005Co-Authors: Daniel NohrstedtAbstract:Abstract In the study of the dynamics of Policy change, the advocacy coalition framework (ACF) has attracted much attention. The ACF hypothesizes that external perturbations are a necessary condition for major Policy change. Despite the importance of this insight, this article argues that it is still necessary to conduct research to uncover the micro-level processes at work when policies change following external perturbations. Two claims are introduced, one explaining major Policy change in the wake of external perturbations in terms of learning and the other arguing that Policy change derives from actions to safeguard political interests. As an empirical test, the claims are applied to the Swedish Nuclear referendum following the Three Mile Island accident. Contrary to what the ACF predicts, the findings suggest that short-term interests can be important in explaining major Policy change. Learning was not equally prominent but is still useful in explaining how political interests affect Policy choices.
Selahattin Murat Sirin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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an assessment of turkey s Nuclear Energy Policy in light of south korea s Nuclear experience
Energy Policy, 2010Co-Authors: Selahattin Murat SirinAbstract:Abstract Nuclear Energy, which was once considered as the fuel of future and was abandoned after Chernobyl accident, has emerged recently in developed and developing countries as an option to combat climate change, to secure supply and to achieve sustainable development. Turkey, a developing country where most of the electricity is produced from fossil fuels and which has Energy security problems, has adopted a new legislation giving financial incentives for Nuclear power plant construction, along with a tender in 2008. However, the tender ended in a stalemate after the Council of State’s decision in November 2009. An evaluation of Turkey’s Nuclear Policy in light of South Korea’s Nuclear experience gives us an explanation as to why Turkey failed in the last tender. Basically it was due to lack of a long term Nuclear Energy Policy that comprehends social, economical, technical and political aspects of Nuclear Energy. Thus, it is argued that Turkey can benefit from Nuclear Energy if it formulates a comprehensive Nuclear Energy plan clearly interwoven with its economic development plans, establishes a proper legal framework and has domestic industry participation in Nuclear technology development.
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An assessment of Turkey’s Nuclear Energy Policy in light of South Korea’s Nuclear experience
Energy Policy, 2010Co-Authors: Selahattin Murat SirinAbstract:Abstract Nuclear Energy, which was once considered as the fuel of future and was abandoned after Chernobyl accident, has emerged recently in developed and developing countries as an option to combat climate change, to secure supply and to achieve sustainable development. Turkey, a developing country where most of the electricity is produced from fossil fuels and which has Energy security problems, has adopted a new legislation giving financial incentives for Nuclear power plant construction, along with a tender in 2008. However, the tender ended in a stalemate after the Council of State’s decision in November 2009. An evaluation of Turkey’s Nuclear Policy in light of South Korea’s Nuclear experience gives us an explanation as to why Turkey failed in the last tender. Basically it was due to lack of a long term Nuclear Energy Policy that comprehends social, economical, technical and political aspects of Nuclear Energy. Thus, it is argued that Turkey can benefit from Nuclear Energy if it formulates a comprehensive Nuclear Energy plan clearly interwoven with its economic development plans, establishes a proper legal framework and has domestic industry participation in Nuclear technology development.
Ji-bum Chung - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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public deliberation on the national Nuclear Energy Policy in korea small successes but bigger challenges
Energy Policy, 2020Co-Authors: Ji-bum ChungAbstract:Abstract Successful transition of a nation's Energy Policy requires widespread engagement from all sectors of the society, including the public. The government of the Republic of Korea conducted a deliberative polling to decide whether to resume Nuclear power plant construction in response to the conflicts in the construction of the new Shin-Kori Nuclear power plants in 2017. This study reports the findings of a quantitative analysis of the process and the results of the deliberation. Although the respondents supported the resumption of the construction, they favored the reduced use of Nuclear power in the future. Despite the intensive deliberation process, most people did not change their initial opinions; rather, they tended to make judgments based on their values, especially their political ideologies. However, the Korean deliberation process did show signs of small success. Although the participants did not change their original opinions completely, they became more sympathetic to the opinions of the other side of the debate, suggesting the possibility of a democratic Energy transition.
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Public deliberation on the national Nuclear Energy Policy in Korea – Small successes but bigger challenges
Energy Policy, 2020Co-Authors: Ji-bum ChungAbstract:Abstract Successful transition of a nation's Energy Policy requires widespread engagement from all sectors of the society, including the public. The government of the Republic of Korea conducted a deliberative polling to decide whether to resume Nuclear power plant construction in response to the conflicts in the construction of the new Shin-Kori Nuclear power plants in 2017. This study reports the findings of a quantitative analysis of the process and the results of the deliberation. Although the respondents supported the resumption of the construction, they favored the reduced use of Nuclear power in the future. Despite the intensive deliberation process, most people did not change their initial opinions; rather, they tended to make judgments based on their values, especially their political ideologies. However, the Korean deliberation process did show signs of small success. Although the participants did not change their original opinions completely, they became more sympathetic to the opinions of the other side of the debate, suggesting the possibility of a democratic Energy transition.
Jan Osička - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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anatomy of a black sheep the roots of the czech republic s pro Nuclear Energy Policy
Energy research and social science, 2017Co-Authors: Jan Osička, Filip CernochAbstract:Nuclear Energy is one of the cornerstones of the contemporary Czech Energy Policy. In the country of ten million people, six commercial reactors are on line and two to four new units have been envisaged by recent official documents. The Czechs seem to be committed to Nuclear despite the contemporary trends in both the regional and European Energy policies, which clearly favor renewable and/or more flexible conventional sources. In this article we examine the main drivers behind the Czech Republic's enduring interest in Nuclear Energy. The main line of reasoning is informed by Jack Snyder's strategic culture concept, which stresses cultural factors and factors related to the structural characteristics of a country's decision-making process in explaining how concrete policies come into existence. Since such a perspective is rather rare in the field of Energy Policy analysis, the broader aim of this article is to attract more scientific attention to explanations that go beyond standard techno-economical or systemic analyses.
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Anatomy of a black sheep: The roots of the Czech Republic’s pro-Nuclear Energy Policy
Energy Research & Social Science, 2017Co-Authors: Jan Osička, Filip ČernochAbstract:Nuclear Energy is one of the cornerstones of the contemporary Czech Energy Policy. In the country of ten million people, six commercial reactors are on line and two to four new units have been envisaged by recent official documents. The Czechs seem to be committed to Nuclear despite the contemporary trends in both the regional and European Energy policies, which clearly favor renewable and/or more flexible conventional sources. In this article we examine the main drivers behind the Czech Republic's enduring interest in Nuclear Energy. The main line of reasoning is informed by Jack Snyder's strategic culture concept, which stresses cultural factors and factors related to the structural characteristics of a country's decision-making process in explaining how concrete policies come into existence. Since such a perspective is rather rare in the field of Energy Policy analysis, the broader aim of this article is to attract more scientific attention to explanations that go beyond standard techno-economical or systemic analyses.
