Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy at 10 — An Introduction
As we are celebrating the first decade of the journal, we reflect on some of the major issues driving policy, industry, and academia.
Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023
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Energy Transformation, Social Inclusion and Economic Prosperity in Latin America: An Introduction
By Felipe Corral Montoya, Chiara Lo Prete, Juan Rosellón and Paola Yanguas Parra
Introduction
Latin America is endowed…
Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023
What Happened in Texas? Understanding the February 2021 Blackouts
The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.
Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023
Ethical, Legal, Regulatory & Policy Issues Concerning Embryoids: A Systematic Review of the Literature
By Ana S. Iltis, Grace Koster, Emily Reeves & Kirstin R. W. Matthews
Abstract
Recent advances in methods to culture…
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis August 21, 2023
Crime and COVID-19 in Mexico: Some Counterintuitive Results
Social distancing and stay-at-home measures provided scientists with a natural experiment to study social phenomena that hinge precisely on human mobility and contact — including criminal activity. A study by Center for the U.S. and Mexico experts and co-authors explores the relationship between COVID-19 and criminal activity in Mexico.
Sean Fiorella, Tony Payan, Daniel Potter, Rodrigo Montes de Oca July 23, 2023
A Pricing Mechanism to Jointly Mitigate Market Power and Environmental Externalities
By Lamia Varawala, Mohammad Reza Hesamzadeh, György Dán, Derek Bunn and Juan Rosellón
Abstract
The electricity…
Juan Rosellón May 23, 2023
Mexico’s Energy Prospects: Gains from Renewable Sources Over A Fossil Fuel-Dominated Environment
Changing political conditions in Mexico threaten the future of clean energy in the country. A competitive electricity market…
Pedro Hancevic, Hector Nuñez, Juan Rosellón August 23, 2022
Emerging Human Embryo Research Technologies, the 14-day Rule, and the Special Status of the Embryo
The authors examine a proposal for new human embryo and embryoid guidelines, writing that before conducting any research beyond day 14, scientists must develop clear, thoughtful and culturally sensitive guidelines that include limitations and oversight procedures to ensure that science responds to societal needs and values.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis, Sam Lowe December 21, 2021
Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Developing Human Heritable Genome Editing Policies
This journal article explores why the public and stakeholders should help develop guidelines and policies governing scientific practices for controversial biomedical research issues, such as genetically editing human embryos.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis, Sarah Hoover September 22, 2021
Transmission Network Investment in a Time of Transition
As the electricity sector transitions to renewable energy with distributed generation, investment in and regulation of energy transmission require careful consideration. This IAEE article analyzes the relevant issues.
Juan Rosellón, Mohammad Hesamzadeh, Darryl Biggar, Hossein Hesamzadeh August 25, 2021