Energy Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0301-4215 eISSN 1873-6777 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Energy Policy
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Energy Policy (EP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Policy and Economics and Energy and Environment Impacts, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0301-4215 (e-ISSN 1873-6777). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.89 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3340 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 17,387 works and 1,072,828 citations, with an h-index of 355.

Energy Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Energy Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.89, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Climate Change Policy and Economics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Energy Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Energy Policy should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Energy Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Energy Policy
  • Budget $3340 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Climate Change Policy and Economics, Energy and Environment Impacts, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Energy Policy Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-5%
Field avg: 7.28
APC vs Field Avg
-5%
Field avg: $3499

Compared against 24 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0301-4215
ISSN (Online) 1873-6777
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3340 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Energy Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3340.

In our subject taxonomy, Energy Policy is classified under Climate Change Policy and Economics, Energy and Environment Impacts, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies and Environmental Impact and Sustainability.

Energy Policy is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.891.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Energy Policy

Energy Policy does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.891 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Energy Policy is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Energy Policy is $3340 USD.

Energy Policy is published by Elsevier BV.

Energy Policy shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Energy Policy is 0301-4215. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-6777.

Energy Policy sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.89, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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2025 6.891 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S175056054

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