Efficiency of EU and member states' policies in managing the energy transition

: a review integrating the PRISMA methodology with clustering analysis

Abstract

This thesis examines the effectiveness of the European Union (EU) and member state policies in managing the energy transition. The study aims to answer two key questions: Are the EU policies effective or not regarding the evolutions of the key indicators of the energy transition across EU member states? What are policy suggestions for local policies, local perspectives regional or global? The research systematically reviews literature from 2016 to 2024 using the PRISMA method to evaluate progress in areas such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy adoption, and energy efficiency. Three major themes emerge, the indicators used to evaluate policy effectiveness, the tension between global and local governance, and the socio economic impacts of the energy transition. The study highlights the challenges posed by Brexit and emphasizes the critical role of supranational governance in fostering cooperation between local and global policies. It also identifies the need for adaptable, locally relevant policies and proposes strategies at the institutional and business levels to mitigate economic impacts and leverage opportunities from the energy transition. Despite some limitations, the findings provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of EU energy transition policies.

Date of Award	8 Oct 2024
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Aydin Teymourifar (Supervisor)