Abstract
This research analyses the evolution of energy policy in Chile regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions since 2000, in particular the complexities of speeding up the transition. The policy decision process is studied in relation to changes in the energy market, energy crises and citizens’ protests. The analysis searches an understanding of the factors that determine policy adjustment to the interests of the various actors and how these interests are reflected in policy, strategies general legislation and specific regulations. Faced with a growing citizen demand for cleaner energy, significant changes can be observed in the process of public policy formulation in recent years, with more participation of civil society and more negotiation with companies. In particular, there has been a move from a strictly technocratic perspective, especially within the Ministry of Energy, towards one which integrates the interests of relevant actors while advancing towards more cooperation between actors and less conflict. To explores this issue, over twenty interviews are carried out with actors that played a role during this turn from a government that is strictly a technical and economic regulator of the energy market towards one that has environmental and social goals and is open to citizen participation.
Presenters
Claudio HuepeCoordinator Centre for Energy and Sustainable Development, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Diego Portales, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
ENERGY TRANSITION; ENERGY POLICY; POLITICAL ECONOMY; STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION; TECHNOCRATIC REGULATION
