Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy

The need to cut global greenhouse gas emissions is urgent and requires a small set of energy policies that are designed and implemented well. Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy is the first such guide that outlines the energy policies that will have the biggest impact on our climate future and provides the tools to select and design efficient policies for each sector.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2019
Publisher: Island Press

The urgency of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions is undeniable, given the already palpable effects of climate change. This formidable challenge demands innovative technologies and strategies to meet it. While the path to a low-carbon future may seem daunting, the necessary tools and knowledge exist today. A well-designed and implemented set of energy policies can pave the way forward.

Energy systems, being vast and intricate, necessitate focused and cost-effective policies. One-size-fits-all approaches will not suffice. Policymakers require a comprehensive resource that outlines the energy policies with the greatest potential to impact our climate future and provides guidance on how to craft these policies effectively.

"Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy" is the first such guide, compiled by Hal Harvey, CEO of the policy firm Energy Innovation, along with Robbie Orvis and Jeffrey Rissman of Energy Innovation. This accessible resource offers valuable insights into lowering carbon emissions for policymakers, activists, philanthropists, and individuals within the climate and energy community.

In Part I, the authors provide a roadmap for identifying countries, sectors, and sources that contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. They equip readers with the tools to select and design efficient policies tailored to each of these sectors. Part II delves into various policy types, ranging from renewable portfolio standards to carbon pricing, presenting key design principles and successful case studies where each policy has been successfully implemented.

It is crucial to recognize that we do not need to wait for new technologies or strategies to create a low-carbon future. By leveraging the knowledge and tools presented in "Designing Climate Solutions," professionals can confidently select, design, and implement policies that drive us toward a sustainable and resilient future.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 213 x 167 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781610919562