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 …

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

interventions can be scaled up. In cooperation with a large public utility in Germany, we develop an energy savings application for … set themselves energy consumption targets. The roll-out of the app is promoted by a mass-marketing campaign and large … financial incentives. Results document low demand for the energy app in the general population and a tightly estimated null …

run a lab experiment which mimics an energy consumption choice and randomizes the timing of when consumption costs are …