Fragmented Renewable Energy Policy Landscape Exposed in New Study

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A new study published by researchers from Teesside University has shed light on the complexities of renewable energy policy around the world. The study, which spanned six years from 2018 to 2023, analyzed building energy performance policies and regulations worldwide. The researchers found that most national policies focus on renewable energy installations, heating and cooling of buildings, and net-zero ambitions, but often neglect socio-economic-environmental impacts within policy packages.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study analyzed 272 policies from the International Energy Agency (IEA) database and 65 eligible studies from the Scopus database.
  • Most national policies target renewable energy installations, heating and cooling of buildings, and net-zero ambitions.
  • The research highlighted a fragmented policy landscape and the need for improved collaboration between academia, the private sector, and policymakers.
  • The study emphasized the importance of considering socio-economic-environmental impacts within policy packages.
  • The researchers identified a need for integrative and holistic policy solutions.
  • The study concluded that most studies focus on BEP policy assessment, renewable energy, and the social impact of policies.

Statistics:

  • 272 policies were retrieved from the IEA database.
  • 65 eligible studies were retrieved from the Scopus database.
  • The study analyzed policies from 2018 to 2023.
  • The research highlighted a fragmented policy landscape, with most studies focusing on BEP policy assessment, renewable energy, and the social impact of policies.

Sources:

  • Energy policies and regulations in the built environment; a policy perspective. Urbanization, Sustainability and Society, 2025,2(1):27-46. (Emerald Publishing)
  • NewsRx. Teesside University Researchers Add New Study Findings to Research in Renewable Energy (Energy policies and regulations in the built environment; a policy perspective). Ecology, Environment & Conservation. June 13, 2025; p 677.