Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy: Insights from India
Priya Sahu and
Nirosha Elsem Varghese | 3 April 2025
Fiscal,
Discussion Notes | Tags:
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
India,
Renewables India is making significant strides toward affordable, secure and clean energy with the help of ambitious economic policy packages. Yet, like in other countries, many challenges remain.
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Clearing the Air: Lessons from the EU ETS for Low Carbon Aviation
Patrick Lenain and
Leila Sahib | 6 March 2025
Fiscal,
Blog | Tags:
Carbon Pricing,
Energy,
Fossil Fuels,
Tax Expenditures,
Transport Aviation has long enjoyed a special tax status. Airline fuel for international flights is generally exempt from excise duties. International air travel also benefits widely from VAT exemption or zero-rated VAT.
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Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy. Insights from India
10 February 2025 | New Delhi, India | By Invitation Fiscal,
Roundtables | Tags:
Energy,
India,
Industrial Policy,
Renewables India has made significant progress over the last decade to deliver energy to its citizens and the economy. At the same time, many challenges remain...
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Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy. Insights from the United States
27 January 2025 | Washington, D.C. | By Invitation Fiscal,
Roundtables | Tags:
Energy,
Renewables,
United States In the United States heavy reliance on fossil fuels leaves consumers vulnerable to international market volatility and geopolitical disruptions. Air pollution continues to pose health risks in numerous areas of the country.
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It Takes Two to Tango: The Role of Ministries of Finance in Designing Pricing and Non-Pricing Climate Actions
Patrick Lenain | 4 November 2024
Fiscal,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Carbon Pricing,
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
Renewables This policy brief examines the recent emergence of climate policy packages and their impact on climate, social, financial, and fiscal outcomes. It also recommends steps that Ministries of Finance can take to better understand how to design coherent climate policy packages and facilitate the sharing
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