NRERC is proud of its partnership with the Special Issue of ENERGIES “Energy and Environmental Economic Theory and Policy” and of the involvement of its Director, Prof. Ofira Ayalon, and Senior Fellow, Prof. Ruslana Rahel Palatnik, who served as editors of the Special Issue.

The following overview presents the main topics and areas of research addressed by the Special Issue:

Energies (ISSN 1996-1073; CODEN: ENERGA) is a peer-reviewed open access journal of related scientific research, technology development, engineering, and the studies in policy and management and is published semi-monthly online by MDPI (Impact factor-3.9, CiteScore-8.3).

The Special Issue brings together diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s energy transition. The articles explore the economic impacts of geopolitical oil-price shocks, the role of renewable energy and storage in supporting reliable grid operation, and the broader innovations needed to advance sustainable energy systems. Together, they demonstrate how energy security, economic resilience, technological development and sustainability are increasingly interconnected. This multidisciplinary perspective reflects the need for integrated policy and planning in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

By September 2026, the articles were already viewed by more than 10,000 and cited by 20.