CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Chen, Shaua Fui |
|---|---|
| Title | Energy Policy-Making: A Comparative Study of Solar Power and Biofuel Policies in Malaysia |
| Summary | Oil-rich Malaysia began its energy transition two decades ago, driven by a concern over depletion of fossil fuel resources. However, the implementation of a myriad renewable energy policy has yet to meet the expected outcome. The “disastrous” Net Energy Metering (NEM) policy to develop the solar power industry was launched in 2016 with little resistance, while the proposed B10 biodiesel mandate, introduced in 2015, was shelved due to opposition from stakeholders. Why is there a divergence in reception between the two policies? The comparative study on the policy processes found that powerful stakeholders with high-intensity preference are likely to attain their policy preference. State-owned utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), which controls the supply chain of electricity, is the single-most, powerful stakeholder in the solar power industry. It is able to push through the version of a NEM policy that safeguards its interests. The B10 biodiesel mandate policy, on the other hand, met with resistance from automakers and the logistics sector coalition. Subsequently, the implementation of the B10 mandate has been put on hold indefinitely. This study also found that there is a higher participation of stakeholders in the debate regarding the biofuel policy, which has led to a higher legitimacy for the proposed B10 mandate. However, the higher participation in the debate seems to have acted as a double-edged sword - it has slowed down the implementation of the B10 mandate. |
| Supervisor | Corduneanu-Huci, Cristina |
| Department | School of Public Policy MPA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/chen_shaua-fui.pdf |
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