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http://dx.doi.org/10.5370/JEET.2016.11.2.285

Electricity Pricing Policy Alternatives to Control Rapid Electrification in Korea

Kim, Changseob (Dept. of Energy IT, College of Engineering, Gacheon University)
Shin, Jungwoo (Environmental Policy Research Group, Korea Environment Institute)

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Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology / v.11, no.2, 2016 , pp. 285-299 More about this Journal

Abstract

Although South Korea experienced a rolling blackout in 2011, the possibility of a blackout in South Korea continues to increase due to rapid electrification. This study examines the problems of energy taxation and price distortions as possible reasons for the rapid electrification in South Korea, which is occurring at a faster rate than in Japan, Europe, and other developed countries. Further, we suggest new energy taxation and price systems designed to normalize electricity prices. In order to do so, we consider two possible scenarios: the first imposes a tax on bituminous coal for electricity generation and the second levies a tax to provide compensation for the potential damages from a nuclear accident. Based on these scenarios, we analyze the effects of a new energy system on electricity price and demand. The results show that a new energy system could guarantee the power generation costs and balance the relative prices between energy sources, and could also help prevent rapid electrification. Therefore, the suggested new energy system is expected to be utilized as a basis for energy policy to decrease the speed of electrification, thus preventing a blackout, and to induce the rational consumption of energy in South Korea.

Keywords

Electrification; Electricity price; Social cost; Integrated energy tax;

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