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Introduction to the IPHE Methodology
Determining the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of hydrogen via electrolysis of water
This briefing provides an introduction to the IPHE methodology for determining the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of hydrogen. The purpose of this paper is to inform regulatory authorities and private…
Expansion Strategies for Electric Road Systems (ERS) in Europe
A working paper from the CollERS2 project
The market development of alternative powertrains in European road freight transport will only be successful, if a network of alternative energy supply infrastructure is available. Electric road systems (ERS) powering battery electric…
Towards Responsible Sourcing – What’s Next for the Mobility Sector?
Policy Brief
The transformation of the mobility sector is essential in order to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals. According to various studies¹, passenger cars will need to run on battery power, as other fuel solutions are neither economically nor…
Legitime Aussagen zur Klimabilanz von Ökostromprodukten
In dem Gefüge aus Markt und Regulierungen werden (potenzielle) Kund*innen von Stromversorgern mit unterschiedlichen ökologischen Argumenten angesprochen, um sie zum Wechsel zu bestimmten Ökostromprodukten zu bewegen. In dieser…
Designing the EU 2040 Climate Target
Political context, level of ambition, implications for Member States and sectors
The EU has to adopt a legally binding climate target for 2040 in the coming years. The European Climate Law obliges the EU to adopt such a target. With the recent report of the European Scientific Advisory Body on Climate Change (ESABCC)…
Study to Support the Impact Assessment for the Review of Directive 2000/53/EC on End-of-Life Vehicles
The "Study to Support the Impact Assessment for the Review of Directive 2000/53/EC on End-of-Life Vehicles" is to assist the European Commission in developing the impact assessment for the revision of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive…
Introduction of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in the EU
The EU will introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on October 1, 2023. The main idea is to apply the same carbon price to imported emission-intensive goods as if they had been produced under EU carbon pricing rules (EU…
Development of an energy efficiency label for data centres
Contribution to the discussion for more transparency in the digital economy
What is now common practice for electricity-consuming products has so far not been implemented for data centres: a harmonised and easily understandable efficiency label. Within the PeerDC project ("Public Energy Efficiency Register of…
PTX Business Opportunity Analyser
Excel-Tool & Data documentation
On behalf of Agora Energiewende and Agora Industry, the Oeko-Institut has developed a new Excel tool, the PTX Business Opportunity Analyser. The tool is designed to identify regions with promising business opportunities within the PtX…
CO2 shadow prices and the social cost of carbon
An analysis of the application in UK, US, France, and Canada
The study analyses the application of shadow CO2 prices in the G7 countries, except for Germany. For four countries – the United Kingdom, the United States (US), Canada, and France – meaningful examples of the application of CO2 shadow…
Commission Proposal for an EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework
Is the proposed delegation of power in line with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU?
In November 2022, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a regulation for a Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). The proposal includes various provisions that would empower the Commission to adopt delegated acts.…
Climate protection in aviation and maritime transport: Roadmaps for achieving the climate goal
The climate neutrality of air and sea transport can hardly be achieved without the accelerated use of almost GHG-neutral fuels. Such fuels are generated from renewable electricity and are thus called electro fuels or (synthetic) e-fuels.…
Paris Agreement: development of measures and activities for climate-friendly aviation and maritime transport
The project provided BMU and UBA with extensive and timely support on many issues in the context of greenhouse gas mitigation in international aviation and maritime transport. The support ranged from quantitative analysis of current…
Certification for Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X
Policy Brief
Oeko-Institut, together with the International PtX Hub, has developed a briefing that provides an introduction to the topic of certification for green hydrogen and PtX. The briefing paper discusses the need for certification, the…
EU Requirements for Renewable Hydrogen and its Derivatives
Policy Brief
In February 2023, the European Commission published the two Delegated Acts pursuant to Article 27 and Article 28 of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII). These set out the requirements for renewable hydrogen and other Renewable Fuels…
Encouraging the transition to a Circular ICT sector in Malaysia
Approaches, challenges and recommendations for the Malaysian Government
This study aims to develop recommendations for improving the circularity of theInformation Communication Technology (ICT) value chain in Malaysia, as an example of how an emerging economy with a significant manufacturing base can react…
Funding climate-friendly soil management: Risks and key issues
Key issues to be considered in the design of funding instruments
This report summarises key aspects that should be accounted for in the design of policy instruments to support the implementation of climate-friendly soil management measures. It outlines overarching aspects that need to be considered…
Guideline for companies on managing and preventing Rebound effects
Handbook within the framework of the project “Holistic Management of Energy and Resource Efficiency in Companies” (MERU)
This guide was produced within the framework of the project “Holistic Management of Energy and Resource Efficiency in Companies”, and was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of its “Research for…
Measures Catalogue for Improving the Circularity of Batteries Used in E-Buses
Sound and well-functioning transport systems are a key public service and a major safeguard for sound urban development. While the use of private passenger cars is still common in urban agglomerations around the world, it is increasingly…
Technical support for RES policy development and implementation – simplification of permission andadministrative procedures for RES installations (RES Simplify)
Final report
This final study report of the “RES Simplify” project assesses the permission and administrative procedures for renewable energy projects in the 27 EU Member States, Norway and Iceland with the aim of identifying administrative barriers…