Russia ’ s invasion of Ukraine has led to a major energy disaster , so we take a look back at some of the widespread policy changes from the past

Swiss government rejects new power plant developments

Following the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant ( NPP ), Switzerland refused power plant developments – excluding the four that were already in the works . In 2017 , the Swiss government doubled-down , cementing this legislation for the foreseeable future .

UK Climate Change Act

Ten years after the UK Climate Change Act was introduced in 2008 , emissions ’ reduction figures were huge , demonstrating a 43 % decrease in emissions from 1990 levels .

Energiewende : a critical German energy policy

‘ Energiewende ’ is the policy that defines energy policy in German . Released in 2010 , it remains a significant part of the country ’ s energy governance to this day , with the policy increasing the use of renewables in electricity generation .

16 June 2022