Editing Energy policy (section)

=== National energy policy ===
Some governments state an explicit energy policy. Others do not but in any case, each government practices some type of energy policy. A national energy policy comprises a set of measures involving that country's laws, treaties and agency directives.  

There are a number of elements that are contained in a national energy policy. Some important elements intrinsic to an energy policy include:<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hamilton |first=Michael S |url=https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781317471479 |title=Energy Policy Analysis: A Conceptual Framework |date=2014 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-317-47147-9 |edition=0 |language=en |doi=10.4324/9781315704647}}</ref>

* What is the extent of [[energy independence|energy self-sufficiency]] for this nation
* Where future energy sources will derive
* How future energy will be consumed (e.g. among sectors)
* What are the goals for future [[energy intensity]], ratio of energy consumed to [[GDP]]
* How can the national policy drive province, state and municipal functions
* What specific mechanisms (e.g. taxes, incentives, manufacturing standards) are in place to implement the total policy
*Do you want to develop and promote a plan for how to get the world to [[net zero emissions]]?
*What [[fiscal policy|fiscal policies]] related to energy products and services should be used (taxes, exemptions, [[energy subsidies|subsidies]], etc.)?
*What legislation affecting [[Efficient energy use|energy use]], such as [[Minimum Efficiency Performance Standards|efficiency standards]], [[emission standard]]s, is needed?