The harmonization and integration of separate national energy markets to an interconnected internal European market is … a top priority of the European Commission. However, as energy policy largely remains subject to national sovereignty, a … that the phase-out triggered price increases of up to 19 percent in neighbouring countries whilst the renewable energy …

This paper analyses the macroeconomic costs of environmental regulation in European energy markets on the basis of … existing macroeconomic simulation studies. The analysis comprises the European emssion trading scheme, energy taxes, measures … in the transport sector, and the promotion of renewable energy sources. We find that these instruments affect the …

This paper analyses the macroeconomic costs of environmental regulation in European energy markets on the basis of … existing macroeconomic simulation studies. The analysis comprises the European emssion trading scheme, energy taxes, measures … in the transport sector, and the promotion of renewable energy sources. We find that these instruments affect the …

Germany taxes electricity use since 1999. The government granted reduced rates to energy intensive firms in the …

The parameterisation of energy and climate policies often depends on the technology, which is price-setting in … is based upon assumptions which are commonly used in more complex energy system models and which vary according to the …

regarding the financial benefits of energy-efficient household lighting among more than 640,000 subjects. We find that full … information disclosure strongly decreases demand for energy efficiency, while partial information disclosure increases demand … taxes on energy-inefficient products yield larger welfare gains than any information policy. We also document an important …

far outweigh an emerging 'cannibalization' trend that results from substantial additions of solar power having made energy …

heterogeneity and are largely driven by the most energy and emission intensive sectors. …

Climate policy often implies increasing energy prices. Due to incomplete regulation across the globe, concerns about …