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policies, more cautious outlooks are portrayed by energy providers and the
private sector.
Policy mixes for sectoral transitions in Spain
With the attempt of identifying potential low- carbon transition pathways
within each distinct sector, stakeholders have categorised policy proposals
according to their importance – defined as their relevance for its value, magnitude, and influence – and probability – defined as the likelihood of this measure
happening (Figure 8.4). Thus the authors have embraced a two- fold objective
with such an approach: initially, defining entry points of sectoral intervention
of policies where stakeholders believe there is an impact for change; and second,
to measure the likelihood of carrying out such a policy, identifying whether
there are barriers to its implementation and thus risks or prospects for such a
policy being carried out. The multitude of criteria are to help grasp how
different narratives have emerged as alternative policy proposals when tackling
the renewable energy transition ambitions for Spain overall.
Primarily, most policy mixes portray high stakes and a high likelihood of
occurrence. Indeed, none were identified within the low probability and importance quadrant. Although most are valued highly important, some are considered
less likely to happen. A greater reuse of materials and processes within the
industrial sector; and efficiency improvements in rehabilitation in buildings
rank as of utmost importance, followed by policies on reduction and changes in
Figure 8.4 Policy mixes by sector, positioned according to importance and probability of
occurrence.
Note
Results are plotted with portability/likelihood along the horizontal, the importance/impact across
the vertical, divided by colour for different sectoral policy mixes.
policies, more cautious outlooks are portrayed by energy providers and the
private sector.
Policy mixes for sectoral transitions in Spain
With the attempt of identifying potential low- carbon transition pathways
within each distinct sector, stakeholders have categorised policy proposals
according to their importance – defined as their relevance for its value, magnitude, and influence – and probability – defined as the likelihood of this measure
happening (Figure 8.4). Thus the authors have embraced a two- fold objective
with such an approach: initially, defining entry points of sectoral intervention
of policies where stakeholders believe there is an impact for change; and second,
to measure the likelihood of carrying out such a policy, identifying whether
there are barriers to its implementation and thus risks or prospects for such a
policy being carried out. The multitude of criteria are to help grasp how
different narratives have emerged as alternative policy proposals when tackling
the renewable energy transition ambitions for Spain overall.
Primarily, most policy mixes portray high stakes and a high likelihood of
occurrence. Indeed, none were identified within the low probability and importance quadrant. Although most are valued highly important, some are considered
less likely to happen. A greater reuse of materials and processes within the
industrial sector; and efficiency improvements in rehabilitation in buildings
rank as of utmost importance, followed by policies on reduction and changes in
Figure 8.4 Policy mixes by sector, positioned according to importance and probability of
occurrence.
Note
Results are plotted with portability/likelihood along the horizontal, the importance/impact across
the vertical, divided by colour for different sectoral policy mixes.