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White certificates and domestic offset schemes: possible synergies
Next to energy efficiency, in the context of GHG reductions, additional policy mechanisms to the incumbent EU Emissions Trading scheme (EU ETS) are discussed. Such is the case of Non-ETS Domestic Offset (DO) schemes, which can reduce CO2-eq.emissions in the non-ETS sectors and trade these as CO2 credits on the ETS market. Taking into account […]
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A qualitative assessment of EU energy policy interactions
The aim of this article is the presentation of the Energy and Climate Policy Interactions decision support tool for assessing qualitatively ex-ante combinations of various energy and climate policy instruments. This tool integrates six methodological steps, wherein a policymaker can intervene and set preferences that affect the outcome of policy interactions. The advantage of this […]
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Energy Supply risk premium: review and methodological framework
In this article we explain why traditional risk management techniques in the energy sector are not suitable for constructing and quantifying an Energy Security Index which will incorporate all risk parameters that endanger the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies among the numerous energy routes from their destination to European countries. Following an extensive desktop research […]
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Electric power transmission: An overview of associated burdens
Transmission operators and regulators face the enormous challenge to meet both the request for a high-performing grid as well as the public’s concern about the burdens of electric power transmission. Although huge infrastructural projects for the development of interconnections are at several stages, the associated transmission burdens are not yet fully incorporated in the respective […]
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Risks on the security of oil and gas supply
European energy demand and import dependence continues to increase and primary energy sources are mainly used to cover European energy needs, making clear that the risks of energy security of supply and their minimization is a critical issue. The aim of this article is to address the energy supply status, considering the energy supply corridors […]
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Comparative analysis of EU member countries vulnerability in oil and gas
The aim of this article is the comparative analysis of oil and gas supply for the 27 European Union member countries throughout the measurement of the vulnerability that their economies exhibit to oil and natural gas. In this framework, 6 indicators that quantify the core concepts that affect the security of supply of a country […]
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Linking least-cost energy system costs models with MCA: an assessment of the EU renewable energy targets and supporting policies
There are several technoeconomic modeling approaches that provide quantitative results such as costs and the level of achievement of certain renewable energy (RE) policy targets. These approaches often do not consider other important factors for policy implementation (such as socio-political aspects and stakeholders’ preferences). Recent multicriteria analysis (MCA) approaches attempt to integrate these multiple aspects […]
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Using biomass to achieve European Union Energy Targets—A review of biomass status, potential, and supporting policies
In an effort to monitor its ambitious energy targets toward a “green Europe,” the European Commission has set up a project to enhance the availability, completeness, and quality of data regarding Green Energy Technologies. The Scientific Reference System (SRS) established in the framework of this project intends to support better-informed decisions. In this paper, we […]
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Graph theory‐based approach for energy corridors network to Greece
Purpose The European Union (EU) energy supply environment is changing significantly and in a dynamic way, establishing the issue of safe energy imports as main priority. Greece relies heavily on energy imports. Furthermore, Greece aims to be elevated into an energy cross road for the energy supply to the EU. In this respect, the aim […]
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Hydro energy: techno-economic and social aspects within new climate regime
Small hydro systems can provide electricity for: central-grid, isolated-grids, and/or remote power supplies. Small hydraulic power also provides an extra contribution to national electrical production in the case of consumption peaks. Although hydro is currently the second most used renewable energy source in the world, still there is a significant unexploited potential. The clean development […]
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Bioenergy options in the industrialized and developing world and opportunities for the clean development mechanism
Bioenergy is considered an option of significant potential for both industrialized and developing countries and its exploitation can strive toward more sustainable energy systems. In this framework, the main scope of this paper is an analysis of three bioenergy options, namely biomass combustion, biomass gasification, and production of biofuels for the transport sector, in terms […]
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Multi‐criteria analysis weighting methodology to incorporate stakeholders’ preferences in energy and climate policy interactions
Purpose Evaluation of energy and climate policy interactions is a complex issue, whereas stakeholders’ preferences incorporation has not been addressed systematically. The purpose of this paper is to present an integrated weighting methodology that has been developed in order to incorporate weighting preferences into an ex ante evaluation of climate and energy policy interactions. Design/methodology/approach […]