Background
Higher energy prices are due to both intentional policies in the transition to a low-emission society, linked to, among other things, increasing prices for climate quotas, and more unintentional political "turbulence", such as effects of the war in Ukraine. When designing compensatory schemes, it is important to distribute the costs in the most socially fair way possible. This will strengthen basic acceptance of climate change adaptation measures.
About the project
In the work on the project, we will:
- map the detailed design of the electricity support schemes in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
- study the background to the countries' choices with regard to the design of the schemes.
- investigate to what extent and how inequalities in the design of the schemes affect the ability to reach vulnerable groups and to realise climate change adaptation goals.
This will be done primarily through qualitative case studies. We will use official reports and announcements from various government agencies, corresponding material from non-governmental actors, and reports and articles from researchers and think tanks. We will also conduct interviews with key governmental and non-governmental actors in all three countries.
The project leader is Jørgen Wettestad at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute.