Energy policy

Energy Policy

Energy policy (/ˈɛnərdʒi ˈpɑːlɪsi/) refers to the measures taken by a government or the governing authority of a country to outline how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed within its jurisdiction.

Etymology

The term "energy policy" is derived from the Greek word "energeia" which means activity or operation, and the Old French "policie", meaning a plan or course of action.

Definition

Energy policy encompasses a range of aspects including energy production, energy distribution, and energy consumption. It is often shaped by a country's energy demand, available resources, and environmental and economic objectives.

Related Terms

• Energy Conservation: This refers to the efforts made to reduce the consumption of energy by using less of an energy service.

• Renewable Energy: This is energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

• Non-renewable Energy: This refers to energy resources that are not renewable and are generally considered to be finite because they take millions of years to form.

• Energy Efficiency: This is the goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services.

• Energy Security: This is the association between national security and the availability of natural resources for energy consumption.

Energy Policy by Country

Different countries have different energy policies based on their resources, needs, and political climate. For example, the Energy policy of the United States is determined by federal, state, and local entities in the United States, which address issues of energy production, distribution, and consumption.

Similarly, the Energy policy of China is characterized by the increasing domestic consumption of energy and the need to ensure adequate supply. The country is currently the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases according to a report by the United Nations.

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