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'''Energy Risk''' denotes the uncertainty and potential impact to an entity's objectives of the [[Energy Access | availability]] (at the desired amount and type) and [[Energy Cost | cost]] of different forms of [[Energy]].  
 
'''Energy Risk''' denotes the uncertainty and potential impact to an entity's objectives of the [[Energy Access | availability]] (at the desired amount and type) and [[Energy Cost | cost]] of different forms of [[Energy]].  
  
A realization of energy risk is an [[Energy Risk Events | energy risk event]].
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A realization of energy risk is an [[Energy Risk Events | energy risk event]]. Entities such are firms or the public sector may engage in formal [[Energy Risk Management]].
 
 
== Risk Taxonomy ==
 
Energy Risk is a type of [[Commodity Risk]]. In contrast with other commodities that refer to material substances (solid, liquid or gaseous, organic or inorganic) energy is an intangible property of matter.  
 
  
 
== Context ==
 
== Context ==
 
Energy risk materializes in the context of a given [[Energy System]], the set of physical and societal elements that enable and govern the provision of different forms of energy in an economic system.
 
Energy risk materializes in the context of a given [[Energy System]], the set of physical and societal elements that enable and govern the provision of different forms of energy in an economic system.
  
== Manifestations ==
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== Energy Risk Taxonomy ==
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Energy Risk is a type of [[Commodity Risk]]. In contrast with other commodities that refer to material substances (solid, liquid or gaseous, organic or inorganic) energy is an intangible property of matter.
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* [[Energy Access]] to the desired forms of energy, both as a short-term [[Business Continuity]] risk and longer term sustainability implications.
 
* [[Energy Access]] to the desired forms of energy, both as a short-term [[Business Continuity]] risk and longer term sustainability implications.
 
* [[Energy Security]], or ability to maintain access to the desired forms of energy. Disruption of energy provision may further create various forms of [[Operational Risk]]
 
* [[Energy Security]], or ability to maintain access to the desired forms of energy. Disruption of energy provision may further create various forms of [[Operational Risk]]
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* [[Energy Poverty]]
 
* [[Cost Risk]] of securing the desired forms of energy which for corporate entities may determine [[Business Model]] viability
 
* [[Cost Risk]] of securing the desired forms of energy which for corporate entities may determine [[Business Model]] viability
 
* [[Legal Risk]] (liabilities) from [[Externality | Externalities]] associated with [[Energy Consumption]] and [[Stranded Assets]] in connection with the utilization (production, transformation or consumption) of energy forms
 
* [[Legal Risk]] (liabilities) from [[Externality | Externalities]] associated with [[Energy Consumption]] and [[Stranded Assets]] in connection with the utilization (production, transformation or consumption) of energy forms

Revision as of 14:20, 11 March 2024

Definition

Energy Risk denotes the uncertainty and potential impact to an entity's objectives of the availability (at the desired amount and type) and cost of different forms of Energy.

A realization of energy risk is an energy risk event. Entities such are firms or the public sector may engage in formal Energy Risk Management.

Context

Energy risk materializes in the context of a given Energy System, the set of physical and societal elements that enable and govern the provision of different forms of energy in an economic system.


Energy Risk Taxonomy

Energy Risk is a type of Commodity Risk. In contrast with other commodities that refer to material substances (solid, liquid or gaseous, organic or inorganic) energy is an intangible property of matter.

Issues and Challenges

  • In recent years energy risk has been elevated into a significant Risk Type due to a combination of environmental and geopolitical events.

See Also