, empirical modelling of energy demand, holistic energy models, an analysis of coal, gas, electricity, oil and the 'markets …As an essential component for economic growth, energy has a significant impact on the global economy. The need to meet … growing energy demand has prompted cutting-edge innovation in clean technology in an attempt to realise environmental and cost …

is not evident whether CCS is an efficient mitigation option, it is compared to a variety of renewable energy sources …. Thus, it is cheaper to avoid one ton of CO2 by means of wind energy, but costs arising from the use of solar energy are …

The prospect of climate change regulation has already had an important impact on investment in coal-fired power plants …' interest in receiving low-cost power. The potential increases in the cost of coal-based electricity could upset the long …-held view that coal provides "cheap" power. Moreover, if regulators approve investment in coal-fired power plants now and later …