This book offers an edited volume for all readers who wish to gain an in-depth grasp of the economic analysis of recent developments in energy law and policy in Europe and the United States. In response to waning resources and heightened environmental awareness, many countries are now seeking to...

Three quarters of the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from burning coal, oil and natural gas to produce energy services, including heating for buildings, transportation and operation of machinery. The transition to climate neutrality means these services must be provided without...

Setting the scene -- Energy research in the European Union -- Scientific controversies on energy foresight -- Economic and energy modelling -- European quantitative tools -- Case studies on European energy-related policies -- Ex-post evaluation and comparison of energy models -- Interaction of...