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Seminar for Analysis and Review of Non-nuclear Homeland Policy and Energy Transition Regulations
Lee and Li and National Taiwan University’s Graduate Institute of Public Affairs jointly held a Lee and Li public law and public affairs seminar called "Analysis and Review of Non-nuclear Homeland Policy and Energy Transition Regulations" at the NTU College of Social Science. Scholars and experts were invited to discuss the legal issues surrounding the Taiwan government's non-nuclear homeland policy and its practical challenges.
Experts and scholars pointed out that the Paris Agreement, signed by 197 countries, shows it is now an international consensus to reduce dependence on fossil fuel and emission of greenhouse gases and strengthen the capacity to cope with the impact of climate change. They parsed the provisions concerning renewable energy under the current legislation, such as the green energy wholesale purchase system and the rules governing offshore wind energy facility siting. The experts further explained the various issues facing the government in promoting the policy of energy transition, such as increasing the sources of green energy supply, increasing the ratio of renewable energy to electricity generation, and developing strategies to stabilize power supply to suit the needs of international commerce.
The experts also opined that implementing the current regulations, such as the Electricity Act and the Renewable Energy Development Act, could be a challenge. For example, the Electricity Act, the Renewable Energy Development Act and related regulations are too multifarious and lack investment security, which greatly raises compliance costs and makes the laws difficult for public investors to observe. The laws may in fact discourage investment.
The event was well received. Lee and Li will continue the dialogue with the officials, scholars and industry participants in the hope of brokering a consensus to facilitate Taiwan's energy transition.
