AbstractsEngineering

Policy alignment is a well-known problem when stimulating innovative energy technologies. In this paper policy alignment is approached from a technology perspective. Using a technology classification, based on morphological analysis and design theory, projects are classified looking at the technological function and physical artifacts. The approach is demonstrated for measurement of alignment of the Dutch Topsector Energy policy (TSE) and the Energie Investerings Aftrek (EIA). Furthermore the method could be used for aligning all activities in the Public Funding System as an indicator for organizational misalignment. Additional attention should be given to usability and implementation of the method.