Climate Change in Power: Economic Instruments for European Electricity - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853838217 ISBN 13: 9781853838217

Publisher: Chatham House, 2001

Synopsis

The electricity sector is one of the largest carbon emitters in Europe. To control these emissions, economic instruments such as emissions trading, taxes and various voluntary agreements are increasingly being considered. However, electricity systems in Europe are diverse between different countries, appropriate policies may differ widely, and similar instruments may have different effects in different countries. This study aims first to define the various economic policy instruments being used or considered in the electricity sector, including the point of application and protection measures such as border adjustments. Secondly, it describes the main characteristics of the major European electricity sectors, including the different generation mixes and options, and divergent policy cultures. Thirdly, conclusions are drawn concerning the instruments likely to be developed, both on national and EU level, their potential impact, and the potential interactions of different instruments within and between countries, including issues relating to international electricity and emissions trading.

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About the Author

Christiaan Vrolijk is a research fellow in the Energy and Environment Programme at the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chatham House
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853838217
• ISBN 13: 9781853838217
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250
• Editor: Vrolijk Christiaan