The objective of this paper is to combine a real options framework with portfolio optimization techniques and to apply this new framework to investments in the electricity sector. In particular, a real options model is used to assess the adoption decision of particular technologies under...

We analyse the impact of environmental policy in a vertical chain where an upstream monopolist uses a mixed portfolio, consisting of a polluting and a green technology. We examine and compare a no-intervention benchmark, a green subsidy, an abatement tax, a mandatory green standard, and a...