A Comparative study of energy governance on energy resilience in low-carbon transition

Abstract

Amidst critical historic junctures like the COVID-19 crisis and the Russian-Ukraine war, energy resilience holds significant implications for the energy sector and global climate. This study conducts a series of comparative case studies to comprehend the influence of energy governance on energy resilience. The findings suggest that energy resilience varies between state-centric and market-centric energy governance approaches. In market-centric governance, the distributed power structure facilitates adaptation and transformation, whereas state-centric structures excel in responding to immediate disruptions and implementing large-scale centralized renewable deployment. Given that energy policy is inherently intertwined with governance structures, understanding the impact of governance on resilience can aid policymakers in both systems to enhance resilience and craft policies that align with stakeholders' expectations, advancing the pursuit of a low-carbon transition.