Energy policy in every country aims to deliver secure, affordable and clean energy to power the economy. However simultaneously achieving these three goals is difficult and contentious and there are wide variations between countries in their approach to policy.
Michael will explore some of the key social aspects to the promotion of ‘good’ energy policy. These include the use of evidence and prediction; public trust, understanding, attitudes and beliefs; institutional design and collective action; the varying concepts of what is ‘good’ and ‘just’; the role of the state vs private actors; vested interests and legacy investments; and the need for new business models.
It is free to attend and open to all, but registration is essential.
17:30-18:30 Lecture Lecture Theatre 2
18:30-19:00 Drinks Reception W4.03
You can also email [email protected] or visit http://insight.jbs.cam.ac.uk/events/in-search-of-good-energy-policy-the-social-limits-to-technological-solutions-to-energy-climate-problems/ for more information.
Image: Michael Pollitt Professor of Business Economics Director of Studies in Management and Economics