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energy security
Also known as: energy supply security, national energy security, global energy security
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 22 facts
referenceÖlz, Sims, and Kirchner (2007) reported on the contribution of renewable energy sources to energy security.
claimFactors considered in energy evaluation include economic, institutional, technological development, energy security, environmental protection, and the prevailing state of the energy market.
claimThe unpredictable and unreliable supply nature of wind and solar energy poses a danger to energy security and grid stability for traditional electrical grids.
claimEnergy security concerns first emerged in the early 20th century regarding the supply of oil to the military, particularly on the frontlines.
claimEnergy security is defined as the availability of energy at all times in various forms, in sufficient quantities, and at fair, affordable, and predictable prices, covering both the security of supply and energy resource infrastructure.
claimEnergy markets alone cannot ensure energy security, protect the natural environment, or meet the needs of vulnerable groups in a complex political environment.
claimA sustainable energy transition system must be driven by the climate change agenda, technology developments and innovation, increased energy efficiency, competitive economies, enhanced energy security, the development of affordable energy solutions, and the modernization of the energy sector from traditional systems.
claimEnergy-related risks to national energy and electricity security can be broadly categorized into physical, cyber, economic, and conflict-related risks, which often overlap.
claimBiomass serves as an important energy or electricity source that guarantees energy security with limited environmental harm.
perspectiveFossil fuels offer energy security and grid stability due to their steady release of energy, but their high carbon footprint, finite supply, price volatility, and supply interruptions make them an unreliable and unsustainable energy source.
claimSolar energy contributes to energy security by being locally available, which makes a country less susceptible to external interruptions or events that might influence energy supply or cost.
claimSustainable energy development is defined by four central goals derived from the Johannesburg and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) definitions: improving energy efficiency, improving energy security, reducing environmental impact, and expanding access, availability, and affordability.
referenceA. Cherp and J. Jewell propose a conceptual framework for energy security that goes beyond the traditional 'four As' (availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability) in their 2014 study.
claimHydropower enhances energy security by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and provides additional benefits such as irrigation, water supply for industrial and domestic use, flood control, and employment opportunities.
claimMarket prices for energy sources often fail to fully account for the costs associated with energy security and environmental factors.
referenceEnergy security is defined by the four As: availability, affordability, acceptability, and access to energy resources and systems (Cherp and Jewell, 2014).
procedureStrategies to improve energy security include decentralizing power generation, utilizing renewable energy resources, investing in redundancy, diversifying energy sources, enhancing supply, and increasing the use of local energy resources.
claimEnergy security concerns re-emerged in the 2000s due to rapid energy demand growth in Asia, gas supply disruptions in Europe, and pressures related to emissions and global warming.
referenceEnergy security is defined by three main concerns: robustness (resource sufficiency, system reliability, stability, and affordability), sovereignty (protection from internal and external threats), and resilience (the ability to withstand disruptions of energy systems).
claimSustainable energy development goals are categorized by dimension: improving energy efficiency and energy security correspond to the economic dimension, reducing environmental impact corresponds to the environmental dimension, and expanding access, availability, and affordability corresponds to the social dimension.
claimCountries lacking uranium resources can utilize thorium as an alternative energy source to improve energy security.
claimEnergy security is the degree of vulnerability regarding vital energy resources and systems, which is influenced by the degree of exposure to energy-related risks, system resilience, and links to important energy and social systems.
Climate Shocks Are Redefining Energy Security energypolicy.columbia.edu Jul 15, 2025 17 facts
claimClimate change, including shocks and extreme weather, creates a loop effect that increases energy demand and negatively impacts energy security.
claimExtreme weather, driven by climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions, creates stress on energy systems and disrupts energy infrastructure, complicating the maintenance of energy security.
claimExtreme summer weather events are redefining energy security.
perspectiveKate Guy asserts that energy security is currently a top priority for governments globally, arguably more so than at any time in recent memory.
claimClimate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is causing extreme weather events that create relentless disruptions to energy infrastructure, thereby undermining energy security.
perspectiveKate Guy asserts that energy security is currently a higher priority for governments globally than at any time in recent memory.
claimClimate change, specifically extreme weather and the increased energy demand resulting from severe heat, creates a loop effect that negatively impacts energy security.
claimBill Loveless observed that extreme weather events, such as a tragedy in the Texas Hill Country and heavy rains moving from the DC area to southern New England, are impacting energy security and infrastructure.
perspectiveKate Guy argues that energy security and climate security are inseparable and that presenting them as a choice between reliability of energy supply and emissions reductions is a false dichotomy, as they are currently in a negative spiral.
claimKate Guy identifies the Arctic and US-China relations as critical 'hotspot regions' for energy security and international resilience.
claimKate Guy asserts that increased energy demand caused by severe heat creates a feedback loop that negatively impacts energy security.
perspectiveKate Guy argues that energy security and climate security are often falsely presented as a trade-off, but are actually in a negative spiral where they are inseparable.
claimClimate change is actively reshaping energy security.
claimKate Guy identifies the Arctic and US-China relations as hotspot regions for energy security and international resilience.
claimClimate change creates a loop effect on energy security because increased demand for energy, driven by more severe heat, puts additional strain on energy systems.
accountBill Loveless and Kate Guy discussed how extreme summer weather events are redefining energy security on the Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast.
claimClimate change is actively reshaping energy security, necessitating rapid adaptation strategies.
Refreshing global energy security policy and infrastructure for the ... global-solutions-initiative.org 15 facts
claimEnergy security encompasses the security of supply, security of demand, and variables related to the environment and efficiency, according to Jakstas (2020) and Azzuni and Breyer (2017).
measurementA 2015 assessment by Ang et al. identified at least 83 separate definitions of energy security presented in the literature over the preceding decade.
claimThe G20 Buenos Aires 2018 Summit expanded the scope of energy security discussions to include all energy sources and technologies, moving beyond the previous focus on oil and natural gas.
claimThe International Energy Agency (IEA) defines energy security as the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.
claimEnergy security concerns play an increasingly prominent role in establishing low-vulnerability energy systems, as supported by Elkind (2010), Cherp and Jewell (2014), and Finley (2019).
claimEnergy security has no single, universally accepted definition according to Bazilian and Roques (2008).
claimThere is a lack of a common definition for energy security because the complexity of the issues varies depending on the context and perspective, as noted by Bazilian et al. (2015).
claimEnergy security must be addressed across four dimensions: energy availability, affordability, accessibility, and acceptability, while simultaneously meeting environmental objectives and growth in energy demand.
procedureThe Group of 20 (G20) should implement three specific steps to advance collective energy security: (i) develop a timely, transparent, and objective approach to data gathering and dissemination for the production, consumption, and trade of new energy forms and key mineral inputs; (ii) establish an expert international advisory panel to the G20 on the topic of energy security in the context of energy transitions; and (iii) launch an effort on forward-looking energy security policy.
claimEnergy security requires a rigorous aggregation of dozens of variables that impact energy flows in the real world, as noted by Bazilian et al. (2006) and Ang et al. (2015a).
quoteThe G20 Osaka 2019 declaration identifies global energy security as a guiding principle for energy system transformation, specifically emphasizing the resilience, safety, and development of infrastructure and the undisrupted flow of energy from various sources, suppliers, and routes.
claimEvery G20 Leaders Declaration since the 2013 St. Petersburg Summit has included a reference to energy security.
claimBohi and Toman (1996) define energy security as the avoidance of macroeconomic malaise associated with an unanticipated price shock or availability of supply of energy.
claimThe Group of 20 (G20) members have the opportunity to modernize and redefine global, regional, and national energy security frameworks to align with the transition to a lower-carbon energy system.
claimThe dialogue between energy producers and consumers facilitated by the International Energy Forum (IEF) and the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI) serves as an exemplar for future cooperation in energy security.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 8 facts
claimInteractions between zones of interest, influence, and action shape the global geopolitical landscape, necessitating coordinated policies to address energy security and sustainability challenges.
claimIn Poland, resistance to European Union decarbonization initiatives is tied to the historical importance of the coal industry, which is considered crucial for national energy security and is heavily influenced by state participation in key sector companies.
perspectiveThe success of the energy transition depends on the collective ability to reconcile energy security, environmental sustainability, and social justice within a renewed framework of multilateral governance, as argued by Newell (2023) and IRENA (2023).
perspectiveCoordinated efforts can mitigate risks and promote a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future despite persistent competition over resources, technologies, and energy security.
claimEnergy security is a crucial issue currently shaped by geopolitical events, specifically the war in Ukraine.
referenceThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published 'Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security' in 2024, examining the relationship between energy transitions and energy security.
claimThe energy transition offers potential opportunities including improved energy security, economic growth, job creation, greater equity and sustainability, and a reduction in resource-related conflicts.
claimThe interaction between energy security and ecological transition requires a delicate balance to avoid the emergence of new strategic dependencies in critical sectors like battery production.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org Sep 22, 2025 3 facts
claimPromoting domestic low-carbon alternatives and energy diversification can strengthen energy security, reduce exposure to volatile import bills, improve energy access and affordability, enhance economic competitiveness, and free up fiscal space for fossil fuel-importing countries.
claimHeightened geopolitical tensions and the weakening of multilateral governance have reduced the willingness of States to cooperate on energy transition matters, shifting focus toward energy security.
claimGlobal coal demand is strongly influenced by domestic priorities such as energy security, even though renewable power generation is cheaper than coal-fired electricity in most major markets.
Navigating market and political uncertainties in the age of energy ... brookings.edu Mar 11, 2025 3 facts
claimFollowing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, energy security and industrial competitiveness have become higher priorities in Europe's hierarchy of concerns.
claimChina prioritizes investment in domestically produced renewable energy due to concerns regarding the security of its energy supply, given its reliance on fossil fuel imports.
claimEnergy security is the most critical factor for governments, and countries will alter their energy transition policies if energy availability is threatened, as evidenced by the recent European gas supply crisis.
Energy security redefined for a new global era - DIIS diis.dk Jun 17, 2025 3 facts
claimEnergy security has evolved from a focus on oil reserves and gas pipelines into a complex, cross-sectoral issue influenced by climate change, digital threats, individual access, and global power shifts.
claimThe concept of energy security now includes dimensions such as sustainability, affordability, human security, and democratic control over energy, whereas it was previously framed primarily around national interests and fossil fuel supply.
claimEnergy security currently affects all levels of society and requires a broader, more integrated policy approach, as evidenced by issues ranging from European Union diversification efforts and local solar initiatives to cyberattacks on grids and competition for rare earth minerals.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimRenewable Portfolio Standards (RPSs) are adopted to achieve multiple goals, including limiting environmental externalities, reducing renewable technology costs through learning-by-doing, enhancing distribution reliability, promoting energy security, preserving water resources, and creating local jobs in the clean energy industry (Fischer and Preonas, 2010).
The geopolitics of energy transition, part 1: Six challenges for the ... ine.org.pl Oct 4, 2021 1 fact
referenceSvetlana Berdysheva and Sofia Ikonnikova's 2021 study, 'The Energy Transition and Shifts in Fossil Fuel Use: The Study of International Energy Trade and Energy Security Dynamics', analyzes the impact of energy transitions on international trade and security.
An integrated climate-biodiversity framework to improve planning ... ecologyandsociety.org 1 fact
referenceSustainable and resilient energy production systems, such as distributed renewable energy, contribute to energy security and greenhouse gas emissions reductions (O’Brien and Hope 2010, Schwanitz et al. 2015, Bollinger et al. 2018).
A Critical Disconnect: Relying on Nuclear Energy in ... energypolicy.columbia.edu Jul 6, 2023 1 fact
claimConcerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and energy security are driving increased interest in nuclear power.
Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu May 20, 2024 1 fact
claimInstitutions prioritize energy security and economic growth in renewable energy projects, while local people are more concerned with ensuring human rights are preserved during and after the implementation of infrastructure projects.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 1 fact
referenceBlum and Legey (2012) analyzed the economics of energy security and the challenges of ensuring energy benefits to support sustainable development.
How Nuclear Power Supports Decarbonization Goals - LinkedIn linkedin.com 1 fact
accountIn May 2025, two-thirds of Danish Members of Parliament supported a formal investigation into whether new nuclear technologies, specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), could improve energy security.
A comprehensive overview on demand side energy management ... link.springer.com Mar 13, 2023 1 fact
referenceAdvantages of renewable energy sources (RES) in demand-side management (DSM) include decentralized energy production, less environmental impact, and improved energy security, as stated by Dincer and Bicer (2020).
Opportunities and Challenges of a Global Renewable Energy Goal worldfuturecouncil.org 1 fact
claimA global renewable energy target would promote energy security by diversifying the energy mix and reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports.
Can Carbon Capture Advance The Race Toward Decarbonized ... kapsarc.org Apr 16, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveElshurafa argues that nuclear power provides energy security as a reliable source of baseload power and offers economic benefits by creating high-quality jobs in engineering, law, regulation, and financing.
Energy infrastructure vs climate change: increasing resilience ricardo.com Feb 20, 2025 1 fact
claimEnergy systems can better withstand future climate challenges and ensure long-term sustainability and security by integrating resilience strategies.