Policy Development in a Non-OECD Context Energy Efficiency Policy for Argentine Buildings
Author
Editor
- Sophie Attali
- Corinna Fischer
Summary, in English
This study has sought to assess energy efficiency policy design, implementation and results in non-OECD countries–using Argentina as an example. The focus is on PRONUREE, an energy efficiency policy programme introduced in Argentina in 2007, and more specifically on this policy programme’s sections concerning the existing stock of residential buildings. The study relies on a qualitative research approach and interviews with key players within policy-making, business and academia. Based on this, the programme’s output has been assessed. The broader analysis has been complemented by a more detailed assessment of the transparency and administrative burden in the design process.
This study’s results indicate that the output of PRONUREE has been rather limited. The only specific outcome regarding building construction and installed systems is the initiation of the development of a voluntary classification scheme for building envelopes. Moreover, transparency was lacking throughout the process, and a heavy burden of negotiation put on policy makers was revealed.
The study concludes that the limited output is partly attributable to a lack of transparency and policy makers’ limited resources. Drawing on so-called policy network theory, it is argued that the lack of interaction between private, public and academic players has hampered the programme’s progression. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of considering (the management of) expectations of actual policy implementation in the study of policy development.
Publishing year
2011
Language
English
Pages
551-556
Publication/Series
Energy Efficiency First: The foundations of a low-carbon society
Volume
1
Links
Document type
Conference paper
Publisher
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE)
Topic
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Keywords
- policy evaluation
- building stock
- policy
- developing countries
- policy design
Conference name
eceee Summer study 2011 Energy Efficiency First: The Foundations of a low-carbon society
Conference date
2011-06-06 - 2011-06-11
Conference place
Belambra Presqu'île de Giens, France
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISBN: 978-91-663-4455-8