Energy Climate Policy Think Tank

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NEXT group is an independent energy and climate policy think tank contributing to Asia's

net-zero energy transition.

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2026-03-31

여수석유화학단지, 청정전환을 위한 전기화 전략과 제도 개선 과제 : 분산에너지특구, 통합발전소를 활용한 재생에너지 직접거래

한국 석유화학산업은 글로벌 공급과잉으로 구조적 전환기에 진입했으며, 여수석유화학단지는 경쟁력과 존속 기반의 위기에 직면해 있다. 본 이슈브리프는 재생에너지 전력으로 화석연료를 대체하는 전기가열로와 산업용 고온 히트펌프를 중심으로 청정화학산업으로의 전환 필요성과 실행 여건을 제시한다. 또한 분산특구 직접거래 도입에 따른 재생에너지 조달 비용 인하와 전력 수급 구조 변화, 전력 수요 및 비용 전망을 함께 다룬다.

2025 Annual Report

An overview of NEXT group’s work and impact in 2025.

RPS Reform: Is the Amendment to the Renewable Energy Act Aligned with the Government’s Policy Objectives? : A Commentary on Bill No. 15929

This issue brief assesses whether the proposed amendment to replace the RPS with an auction-based system aligns with the government’s policy objectives. It finds that the new design largely retains the existing RPS structure, limiting its effectiveness. As a result, most policy objectives are unlikely to be achieved or only partially achieved.

Energy Policy Simulator(EPS)

The Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) is a comprehensive analytical model designed to evaluate the impacts of energy policies across all sectors of the economy, including industry, power generation, and transportation. By integrating a wide array of policy levers—such as carbon pricing and renewable energy subsidies—users can construct customized scenarios to quantitatively assess greenhouse gas reductions, energy demand, and macroeconomic ripple effects, including GDP fluctuations and public health benefits derived from improved air quality. The EPS serves as a critical strategic compass for policymakers, providing a scientific foundation to identify the most cost-effective and beneficial climate action strategies while facilitating the design of optimal policy roadmaps that harmonize economic growth with environmental sustainability.

저자: 김주혜, 송용현, 이민희, 이지우, 김수강, 김효진

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