This paper analyses technical efficiency of local electricity distribution in Italy (1994, 1996) by using both …-sectional data were examined with respect to:(a) ENEL - the Italian electricity monopolist;(b) municipal authorities (MUNIs), i ….e. town-based electric utilities which sometimes hold franchises for electricity distribution within city limits …

This paper analyses the interdependencies existing in wholesale European electricity prices. The results of a … among some neighboring markets considered in the sample and the existence of common long-term dynamics of electricity prices … and gas prices but not oil prices. The existence of long-term dynamics among gas prices and electricity prices may prove …

This paper studies the relevance of strategic trade effects in the environmental policy for the European electricity … sector. The production, investment and trade of electricity are modelled for four European countries. Three market regimes …

The design of wholesale electricity markets in the transition towards liberalization presents significant differences … mandatory pool with a regulated market for electricity derivatives, that allows to hedge price volatility and to mitigate market … which electricity consumers can choose whether to trade on the spot market or negotiate bilateral contracts. Results suggest …

by the utilities after two decades of reforms? We focus on electricity, gas, water, telephone in the EU 15 Member States …

&Gas industry and its links with the energy sector and the environment. In the next decade oil companies will have to deal with …

, technological change is highly uncertain and capital intensive, requiring risky efforts in research and development of clean energy … evaluating optimal near-term innovation investment portfolios in four key clean energy technologies (solar, biofuels … energy technologies and experts’ beliefs on future costs for the above-mentioned technologies. Focusing on Europe and its …

combustibles for electricity, reliable methods for modelling electricity consumption can contribute to a more rational employment … Italy, France and Greece on hourly data of aggregate electricity consumption. The empirical results obtained with the PC … a much simpler and attractive alternative to modelling electricity consumption since it is extremely easy to compute, it …