Marc Stobbe

Recent projects

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• Gas phase-out

  Connecting reality with climate goals: case studies of gas distribution system planning and regulation (Phase II)

  12/01/2023

  This project includes the following aspects related to the future of gas distribution grids in Europe: · Summaries of targeted countries to highlight information gaps both for continued work in that country and for use as examples; ·

• Carbon pricing

  Ariadne 2: Evidence-based assessment for the design of the German energy transition on the way to climate neutrality - Subproject: F0-2

  09/01/2023

  In this funding phase, Ariadne continues to show ways through the complex detailed issues of the energy transition: Ariadne researches energy transition strategies and their systemic effects as well as sectoral interactions. Ariadne explores policy instruments to achieve climate goals in an e

• Green transition of the heating sector

  II. Scientific monitoring of BMWK measures to implement a heat pump campaign

  09/01/2023

  The project deals with various issues to support the roll-out of heat pumps.

• Gas phase-out

  Connecting reality with climate goals: case studies of gas distribution system planning and regulation

  06/01/2023

  The project aims at providing research to shed light on gas networks and their regulation. It addresses the mechanics of the current situation of gas distribution networks, including existing planning processes, information transparency, decision making, and stakeholder involvement. With

• Renewable energies

  Regulatory models for a climate-neutral district heating supply

  03/01/2023

  The project involves the conceptual development and evaluation of different regulatory models for opening up heat networks to third parties. The analysis aims to provide an overview of the basic functionalities of the different models and to identify elements that would need to be addressed b

• Germany

  Socio-technical and behavioural aspects of energy efficiency improvement in the heating sector

  07/21/2021

  Based on existing studies, the project gains insights into the "acceptance of grid-bound heat supply" (subject area 1) and the "socio-technical and behavioural aspects of building energy management" (subject area 2). These are discussed in the context of existing obstacles and compared with t

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  Speed with Quality: Renewable Acceleration Areas can be a game changer that Member States need to get right

  Press releases 05/13/2024

  Today, the European Commission published their recommendations and guidance to Member States to improve and streamline permitting procedures and auctions for renewables, including guidance on designating Renewable Acceleration Areas (RAAs). This is a welcomed initiative from the Commission as Member States need to exponentially accelerate the deployment of wind and solar, but it must be done so in a manner that is sustainable, inclusive and respects nature.

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  CCQI scores for IFM projects point to substantial integrity risks

  Blog 03/25/2024

  The Carbon Credit Quality Initiative (CCQI) has released new scores for the integrity risks of carbon credits from improved forest management (IFM) projects. We find that unrealistic baselines and underestimated leakage are likely to lead to significant overestimation of emission reductions or removals under all assessed methodologies. The likelihood of additionality depends strongly on the forest management practices that are implemented. The sustainable development benefits are more limited compared to most other project types.