Indicators for sustainable energy development: An Icelandic case study

I. Gunnarsdottir; B. Davidsdottir; E. Worrell; S. Sigurgeirsdottir

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112926

Indicators for sustainable energy development: An Icelandic case study

I. Gunnarsdottir^*
, B. Davidsdottir
, E. Worrell
, S. Sigurgeirsdottir

^*Corresponding author for this work

University of Iceland

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Abstract

Sustainable energy development is a complex and global policy objective. What needs to be emphasized to reach the objective, varies based on context corresponding to different energy-related challenges. A robust set of context-specific indicators is needed to measure progress towards sustainable energy development. Sustainability indicators enable the monitoring of progress towards policy goals and can inform actions and decision-making. Indicators often reflect the critical issues or challenges that lie ahead. In this study, an iterative stakeholder approach to indicator development is implemented within Iceland. The approach highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement for indicator selection and that indicators need to be context specific. The product of this is a set of indicators for sustainable energy development of the Icelandic energy system. These indicators, based on stakeholder input, reflect national priorities for energy development. Multiple products with policy implications come out of the process; indicators, analysis of stakeholders and their views, a definition of sustainable energy development in the context, a roadmap towards it, and identification of linkages between indicators. Thus, the process can provide a base for energy policy, an action plan towards sustainable energy development that is supported by stakeholders.

Original language	English
Article number	112926
Pages (from-to)	1-22
Number of pages	22
Journal	Energy Policy
Volume	164
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112926
Publication status	Published - May 2022

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Funding Information:
This research was financially supported by Rannís – The Icelandic Centre for Research [grant number: 163464–051], the National Power Company of Iceland, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, the Eimskip University Fund, and the Icelandic national federation of Graduate Women International . The researchers would like to thank Birgitta Steingrímsdóttir for her assistance in data collection.

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Funding

This research was financially supported by Rannís – The Icelandic Centre for Research [grant number: 163464–051], the National Power Company of Iceland, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, the Eimskip University Fund, and the Icelandic national federation of Graduate Women International . The researchers would like to thank Birgitta Steingrímsdóttir for her assistance in data collection.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Energy indicators
Energy policy
Indicator development
Stakeholder engagement
Sustainability indicators
Sustainable energy development

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