Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2017
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tej.2017.09.014
Abstract
The authors argue overlapping intergovernmental authorities explain much of the complexities in U.S. energy policy, by accounting for limited powers, uncertain autonomy, cooperation and conflict, inter-state differences, and intersecting policies. Additionally, the authors identify implications of overlapping authority for policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders, including polycentric policymaking venues, direct and indirect policy effects, and energy system governance. Overlapping authority provides a framework for understanding intersecting roles of national, state, and local governments in energy policy.
Copyright Statement
This is an author-produced, peer-reviewed version of this article. © 2017, Elsevier. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ The final, definitive version of this document can be found online at The Electricity Journal, doi: 10.1016/j.tej.2017.09.014
Publication Information
Fowler, Luke and Johnson, Autumn T.. (2017). "Overlapping Authorities in U.S. Energy Policy". The Electricity Journal, 30(9), 1-5.