This training gives participants in-depth knowledge of economic and fiscal policies which can improve framework conditions for renewable energy investment while raising additional revenues for governments. Participants will learn how to design policies that take the concerns of multiple stakeholders into account and mitigate the impacts of energy price rises on the vulnerable. The course complements other RENAC courses on climate and renewable energy finance.
COURSE CONTENT
- Environmental taxation: Rationale as a means of boosting RE investment (ETR)
- Green fiscal policy instruments I: Green taxes, fees and charges
- Green fiscal policy instruments II: Reform of fossil fuel subsidies
- Green fiscal policy instruments III: Carbon taxes vs. emission trading
- Interactive exercise: Reform of fossil fuel subsidies in the energy sector (managing the reform process)
- Addressing social impacts: Synergies, trade-offs, policies
- How green taxes and subsidy reform can improve frameworks for renewable energy investment
- Policy packages: Developing packages of measures to foster renewable energy investment
After the seminar, participants will be able to
- Make the case for green taxes as a means of achieving national energy/climate goals
- Develop packages including green taxes to foster renewable energy investment
- Develop comprehensive plans for fossil fuel subsidy reform
- Propose social welfare policies to protect the vulnerable from energy price increases
The training will be run by Kai Schlegelmilch and Jacqueline Cottrell of Green Budget Germany.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATIONS
This training suits those who
- Represent the interests of renewable energy investors to national governments
- Are responsible for the implementation of green tax and spending policies (ministry staff)
- Wish to know about how to improve conditions for renewable energy deployment
Registration Deadline: 09.10.2017
COURSE FEE AND FELLOWSHIPS
Price: 1,430.00 EUR
Early bird price: 1,287.00 EUR
Valid until: 25.09.2017
For further information about booking conditions and inhouse trainings, please contact:
Sylvia Hartmann
Phone: +49(0)30-526 895 889
Email: sylvia.hartmann(at)renac.de