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objective of improving energy efficiency by 20% by 2020 (MINETUR, 2014)
with the adoption of an energy efficiency scheme, financial and fiscal measures,
as well as energy efficiency standards and voluntary agreements.
Figure 8.1 Timeline of regulatory changes and incentive schemes’ variation for RES and
co-generation in Spain.
Research process and methods
In line with the debate in Spain, especially relevant now with a deliberative
process on the design of the Law of Climate Change and Energy Transition, the
authors have carried out a combination of: (i) a comprehensive review of past and
existing regulations on renewable energy in Spain; and (ii) an elaborate expert
stakeholder engagement process. The stakeholder engagement process in itself has
been conducted initially through: (1) an in- depth interview process; and thereafter (2) a far- reaching survey to provide insights for the renewable energy transition, as detailed later. The narrative told in this chapter is the result from all
these efforts. Previous policy analyses and regulatory changes are compiled to
deduce risks and negative consequences which are then used for inferring several
implementation risks. These are resumed under occurring energy (in)justices in
order to serve as lessons learned in the design of the new Climate Change and
Energy Transition Law of Spain.
1 In- depth interviews with expert stakeholders
Out of an initial outreach to 24 expert stakeholders in the field, 16 experts
were interviewed, either in person or via Skype, lasting approximately 45–60
minutes. Out of the 16 interviewees, the authors had a sample distribution
across sectors of 30% energy generators, 13% government/administration, 13%
objective of improving energy efficiency by 20% by 2020 (MINETUR, 2014)
with the adoption of an energy efficiency scheme, financial and fiscal measures,
as well as energy efficiency standards and voluntary agreements.
Figure 8.1 Timeline of regulatory changes and incentive schemes’ variation for RES and
co-generation in Spain.
Research process and methods
In line with the debate in Spain, especially relevant now with a deliberative
process on the design of the Law of Climate Change and Energy Transition, the
authors have carried out a combination of: (i) a comprehensive review of past and
existing regulations on renewable energy in Spain; and (ii) an elaborate expert
stakeholder engagement process. The stakeholder engagement process in itself has
been conducted initially through: (1) an in- depth interview process; and thereafter (2) a far- reaching survey to provide insights for the renewable energy transition, as detailed later. The narrative told in this chapter is the result from all
these efforts. Previous policy analyses and regulatory changes are compiled to
deduce risks and negative consequences which are then used for inferring several
implementation risks. These are resumed under occurring energy (in)justices in
order to serve as lessons learned in the design of the new Climate Change and
Energy Transition Law of Spain.
1 In- depth interviews with expert stakeholders
Out of an initial outreach to 24 expert stakeholders in the field, 16 experts
were interviewed, either in person or via Skype, lasting approximately 45–60
minutes. Out of the 16 interviewees, the authors had a sample distribution
across sectors of 30% energy generators, 13% government/administration, 13%