Causes and Consequences of Reforming in Electricity Production and Consumption Pattern on Promoting Sustainable Development in Iran: An Economic Analysis
In line with the 2015 Paris Agreement, the present study examines the efficiency of Iran’s electricity industry compared to world standards. In 2018, Iran is ranked second in the world in terms of direct subsidies to the electricity industry, while subsidies for fossil fuels as the main feedstock fo...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:afb9e8f6190341c9b0486a31b472d097 2023-05-15T16:52:15+02:00 Causes and Consequences of Reforming in Electricity Production and Consumption Pattern on Promoting Sustainable Development in Iran: An Economic Analysis Ali Mohammadipour 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2021.v20i02.008 https://doaj.org/article/afb9e8f6190341c9b0486a31b472d097 EN eng Technoscience Publications https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(8)D-1121.pdf https://doaj.org/toc/0972-6268 https://doaj.org/toc/2395-3454 0972-6268 2395-3454 doi:10.46488/NEPT.2021.v20i02.008 https://doaj.org/article/afb9e8f6190341c9b0486a31b472d097 Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 20, Iss 2, Pp 517-531 (2021) power industry co2 emissions sustainability sustainable development Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Science (General) Q1-390 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2021.v20i02.008 2022-12-31T11:33:23Z In line with the 2015 Paris Agreement, the present study examines the efficiency of Iran’s electricity industry compared to world standards. In 2018, Iran is ranked second in the world in terms of direct subsidies to the electricity industry, while subsidies for fossil fuels as the main feedstock for power plants are also higher. The results of the study indicate that despite the privatization of the electric industry since 2005, centralized economic management and the provision of extensive direct and indirect subsidies have led to the expansion of inefficiencies in the production and consumption of electricity. Lack of cost-based pricing is a major factor in the production of inefficient units and the determination of electricity prices at very low levels (as a result of subsidies) is the main reason for the inefficient use of electricity in Iran. The undeniable role of fossil fuels in energy production has stabilized Iran’s second-largest power plant sector in CO2 emissions in the Middle East, and as a consequence of no noticeable changes in the energy production process, the carbon intensity index and carbon intensity for electricity consumption, have fluctuated slightly. However, the energy intensity and energy intensity for electricity consumption, unlike the developed countries, have shown an upward trend, indicating a decline in energy and electrical energy efficiency in the Iranian economy. The index of fundamental reforms in electricity production, exactly the reverse of the successes in Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and Luxembourg, is less than 8%, which is against sustainable development goals. It is crucial to take advantage of countries’ successful experiences in electricity price reform and to address the four key components proposed. Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Norway Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 20 2 |
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In line with the 2015 Paris Agreement, the present study examines the efficiency of Iran’s electricity industry compared to world standards. In 2018, Iran is ranked second in the world in terms of direct subsidies to the electricity industry, while subsidies for fossil fuels as the main feedstock for power plants are also higher. The results of the study indicate that despite the privatization of the electric industry since 2005, centralized economic management and the provision of extensive direct and indirect subsidies have led to the expansion of inefficiencies in the production and consumption of electricity. Lack of cost-based pricing is a major factor in the production of inefficient units and the determination of electricity prices at very low levels (as a result of subsidies) is the main reason for the inefficient use of electricity in Iran. The undeniable role of fossil fuels in energy production has stabilized Iran’s second-largest power plant sector in CO2 emissions in the Middle East, and as a consequence of no noticeable changes in the energy production process, the carbon intensity index and carbon intensity for electricity consumption, have fluctuated slightly. However, the energy intensity and energy intensity for electricity consumption, unlike the developed countries, have shown an upward trend, indicating a decline in energy and electrical energy efficiency in the Iranian economy. The index of fundamental reforms in electricity production, exactly the reverse of the successes in Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and Luxembourg, is less than 8%, which is against sustainable development goals. It is crucial to take advantage of countries’ successful experiences in electricity price reform and to address the four key components proposed. |
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Causes and Consequences of Reforming in Electricity Production and Consumption Pattern on Promoting Sustainable Development in Iran: An Economic Analysis |
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Causes and Consequences of Reforming in Electricity Production and Consumption Pattern on Promoting Sustainable Development in Iran: An Economic Analysis |
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Causes and Consequences of Reforming in Electricity Production and Consumption Pattern on Promoting Sustainable Development in Iran: An Economic Analysis |
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