ABSTRACT

This chapter provides one of the first studies which considers energy policies and their ethical notions in developing countries. Energy policy makers enact policies intended to increase the security of energy supply and consumption. The focus is to determine and prioritize energy consumption policy criteria in order to achieve intergenerational justice in a case study for a selected country. Indeed, despite different policy encouragement packages for other energy sources, renewable energy is the best alternative from the perspective of ethical notions. Sustainability-long-term supply of resources and conservation of intact natural resources-is one of the ethical notions considered when assessing energy policies. Energy policies are characterized by laws, rules, international commitment, investment drivers, instructions for energy preservation, tax and other public policy techniques. policy makers' future attention. The chapter focuses on the relative value of each option regarding the appropriate future policy and express sub-criteria.