Open AccessThe effects of Environmental Policy Integration on wind energy policy- a comparative case study of Ireland and Denmark
Author(s) -
Colm Diamond
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the irish journal of public policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2009-1117
DOI - 10.33178/ijpp.1.1.6
Subject(s) - exploit , government (linguistics) , wind power , energy policy , environmental policy , energy (signal processing) , service (business) , environmental economics , public economics , renewable energy , economics , engineering , economy , computer science , mathematics , philosophy , linguistics , statistics , computer security , electrical engineering
Ireland is experiencing both European and economic pressures to exploit its wind potential. This blend of need and opportunity necessitate a look at the various policy approaches that can help achieve the Government’s aim. Integration is regarded as a useful method to increase both efficiency and service. While, the principle of environmental policy integration (EPI) is borne from this literature, it differs in its primary goals. This article attempts to look at this broadly based concept on a micro level by analysing its impact when applied to a specific technology. It concludes that an increase in the degree of EPI has a positive effect on wind energy policy as measured by installed capacity.