Climate Change and Power: Economic Instruments for European Electricity

Vrolijk, Christiaan.

ISBN 10: 1853838225 / ISBN 13: 9781853838224

Published by Earthscan, London, in assoc. with the Royal Institute of International Affairs; distrib. by Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., 2001

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8vo, paperback. Vg+ condition. Upper spine slightly rubbed; contents bright, crisp & clean, unread. xxvi, 310 p.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Climate Change and Power: Economic Instruments for European Electricity
• Publisher: Earthscan, London, in assoc. with the Royal Institute of International Affairs; distrib. by Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853838225
• ISBN 13: 9781853838224
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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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.

About the Author

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