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The transformation of integrated electricity and heat systems—Assessing mid-term policies using a model comparison approach
The development of European power markets is highly influenced by integrated electricity and heat systems. Therefore, decarbonization policies for the electricity and heat sectors, as well as numerical models that are used to guide such…
Sustainable development impacts of selected project types in the voluntary carbon market
There is increasing acknowledgement that projects in the voluntary carbon market have an impact beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Projects can have additional positive effects on sustainable development, but they can also impair…
The role of biomass in the decarbonisation of the heating sector
Study on behalf of the European Climate Foundation
Renewable heating is currently dominated by biomass, accounting for around 80 % of the renewable energy used for heating1. Within the heating sector, biomass is mainly used in the form of solid biomass: in 2019, solid biomass made up for…
Visibility of carbon market approaches in greenhouse gas inventories
Under the Paris Agreement, Parties must track the implementation and achievement of their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). In many cases, NDC targets are expressed as greenhouse gas emissions, and it is essential for countries…
Existing fossil fuel extraction would warm the world beyond 1.5 °C
The Paris climate goals and the Glasgow Climate Pact require anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to decline to net zero by mid-century. This will require overcoming carbon lock-in throughout the energy system. Previous studies…
The Revision of the European Union Emissions Trading System Directive: Assessing Cap and Market Stability Reserve Reform Options
Study for the Air Pollution and Climate Secretariat (AirClim) and the Life ETX Consortium
The modelling exercises show that an isolated analysis of a few reform options for the cap and for the MSR can easily lead to less robust results in view of the different uncertainties. The integrated analysis of the largest possible…
Klimaschutzbeitrag verschiedener CO2-Preispfade in den BEHG-Sektoren Verkehr, Gebäude und Industrie
Diese Studie untersucht, wie sich verschiedene CO2-Preise im Rahmen des Brennstoffemissionshandelsgesetzes (BEHG) auf die Zielerreichung im Jahr 2030 auswirken. Neben der Wahl des CO2-Preispfades unterscheiden sich die Sensitivitäten in…
Development of an open framework for a qualitative and quantitative comparison of power system and electricity grid models for Europe
The ongoing needs to develop power systems towards more environmentally friendly technologies with respect to climate change in conjunction with the continuous evolution of the respective market conditions is leading to a transition away…
Impact of model parametrization and formulation on the explorative power of electricity network congestion management models - Insights from a grid model comparison experiment
Integrating increasing shares of weather-dependent renewable energies into energy systems while maintaining high levels of security of supply constitutes a challenge for system operators. The system integration of large shares of…
Modeling flexibility in energy systems — comparison of power sector models based on simplified test cases
Model-based scenario analyses of future energy systems often come to deviating results and conclusions when different models are used. This may be caused by heterogeneous input data and by inherent differences in model formulations. The…
Impacts of power sector model features on optimal capacity expansion: A comparative study
The transition towards decarbonized energy systems requires the expansion of renewable and flexibility technologies in power sectors. Many powerful tools exist to find optimal capacity expansion. In a stylized comparison of six models,…
Comparing sustainability of RES- and methane-based hydrogen
Sustainability dimensions, blind spots in current regulation and certification, and potential solutions for hydrogen imports to Europe
The regulatory landscape for the sustainability of hydrogen in the EU can be compared to a complex construction site in an early stage of development, where the overall goal is clear, some foundations and cornerstones have been or are…
Making transformations equitable - Annual Report of the Oeko-Institut 2021
Role of soils in climate change mitigation
Soils play a central role in climate mitigation. They are both as a carbon sink and a source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This report outlines the mitigation potential for GHG emissions of climate friendly soil management options…
Accounting for Nationally Determined Contributions
Guidance for Accounting for NDCs with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target. Second edition — Updated for the provisions of the Katowice Rulebook and decisions taken at COP26 in Glasgow
The 2015 Paris Agreement requires Parties to regularly communicate nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in which they specify their national climate mitigation targets and actions. This document provides practical guidance for…
Study on Greening Cloud Computing and Electronic Communications Services and Networks
Towards Climate Neutrality by 2050
The digital transformation currently taking place is characterised by an increase in the amount of data that needs to be collected, processed, stored and transmitted. This results in an expansion of the information and communication…
Methodology for assessing the quality of carbon credits
Version 2.0
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF-US), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Oeko-Institut are developing the “Carbon Credit Quality Initiative” (previously referred to as “Carbon Credit Guidance for Buyers”) to guide buyers of carbon credits…
Impact Assessment Report for an amendment of Regulation (EU) 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases
CLIMA.A2/ETU/2019/0016 - Impact Assessment Final Report
This report presents the findings of ‘Task 3: Develop options and recommendations for the review of the Regulation and assess their impacts’ under the ‘Support contract for an Evaluation and Impact Assessment for amending Regulation (EC)…
Evaluation Report for Regulation (EU) 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases
CLIMA.A2/ETU/2019/0016 - Evaluation Final Report
This report presents the findings of ‘Task 2: Evaluate current EU F-gas policy’ under the Support contract for an Evaluation and Impact Assessment for amending Regulation (EC) No 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases (hereinafter:…
Fit for purpose? Key issues for the first review of CORSIA
This paper aims to contribute to the forthcoming review of CORSIA by identifying key issues that should be addressed in relevant ICAO decision making bodies. As the discussion on a potential long-term goal for international aviation is…