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The Earth's climate is changing and the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) is recognised as the principal cause. To meet legally binding targets, UK GHG emissions need to be cut by at least 80% of the 1990 levels by 2050. With an increase in future fossil fuel use, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)...
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different tax or subsidy regimes. This paper considers what tax theory has to say about efficient energy tax design. The main … factors for energy taxes are the optimal tariff argument, the need to correct externalities such as global warming, and second …-best considerations for taxing transport fuels as road charges, but these are inadequate to explain current energy taxes. EU energy tax …
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What would be the effect of CO2 pricing on global oil supply and demand? This paper introduces a model describing the interaction between conventional and non-conventional oil supply in a Hotelling framework and under CO2 constraints. The model assumes that nonconventional crude oil enters the...
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The Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami on March 11th 2011 caused mass destruction, significant loss-of-life and a large displacement of people. It also placed significant strain of Japan’s electricity-generating infrastructure. There was a significant reduction in capacity due to the...
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examines the energy policy preferences and attitudes of the British public, the potential for consumer engagement and consumer … acceptance of various energy demand response activities. Wherever possible, comparisons were made to EPRG public opinion surveys … from 2006 and 2008. Since the global financial crisis of 2008, energy and environmental concerns have decreased in priority …
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We present results of the 2013 Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG) public opinion survey on smart metering and … consumption behaviour. Our survey examines the energy consumption awareness and attitudes of the British public, the effect of … peers on consumption behaviour, the potential for consumer engagement and consumer acceptance of various energy saving …
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In the midst of a shortage of natural gas, Abu Dhabi has launched an investment into renewable energy. Why? Will … conventional generating plant, nor reduce its reliance on gas imports from Qatar. The contribution to energy security will be … publicized investment has improved the regime’s international image, bringing acclaim as a leader in clean energy, despite its …
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This paper investigates economic incentives influencing the adoption of energy saving technology by industry, namely …
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