Energy
Providing Energy Security in an Interdependent World
"Washington Quarterly"
A 10-page US article discussing the complexties involved in achieving energy security in the modern, energy-independent world
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-06
Putin is Testing Western Resolve
"Helsinki Monitor"
An article analyzing current security issues between Russia and the West
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-13
The Breach
"Foreign Policy"
A US article analyzing the ramifications of China's expected supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-07
Europe's Caspian Gas Policy to be Key to Energy Security
"Europe's World"
An article explaining that the EU's ability to harness its economic muscle and its infant "external action" diplomatic service will be crucially important to securing long-term gas supplies from the Caspian region
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-01
Nuclear Power Without Nuclear Proliferation
"Daedalus"
This 12-page US article discusses the connections between nuclear power, nuclear proliferation, and terrorism risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-26
The Fact and Fiction of Sino-African Security Relations
"China Security"
This 27-page article examines the activities of China's national oil companies in Africa
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-18
Energetic Limits to Economic Growth
"BioScience"
This 8-page article shows how energy imposes fundamental constraints on economic growth and development
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2011-02-21
Europeanising EU Energy Policy
ZEI
The text of a 13-page address by the European Commissioner for Energy on Europeanising EU energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-02
Relationship between International Trade and Energy
WTO
An article examining the relationship between international trade and natural resources
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-19
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
Harnessing Nature's Power: Deploying and Financing On-Site Renewable Energy
WRI
This 51-page US report offers strategies and approaches that can be valuable to a wide range of firms looking at potential investments, contracts, and facility operational decisions regarding use of renewable energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-03-10
The “Social Cost of Carbon” and Climate Change Policy
WRI
A US commentary discussing the interaction between the social cost of carbon and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-07-20
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
Thirst for Corn; What 2007 Plantings Could Mean for the Environment
WRI
A 10-page US policy note examining the potential environmental implications of the surge in corn ethanol production
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-19
The Business Case for Corporate Use of Renewable Energy in Europe
WRI
A 12-page US policy brief giving an overview of the benefits that are motivating businesses in Europe to switch to renewable energy
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Getting What You Pay For
WRI
A 15-page US House testimony on the need to establish standards for voluntary carbon offsets
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
Improving Lives
World Bank
A 64-page report illustrating the potential of renewable energy to transform poor peoples' lives
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-29
HEAT: A Hands-on Energy Adaptation Toolkit
World Bank
This toolkit is designed to lead policymakers through an assessment of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation options in a country's energy sector
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-08-30
State of the Carbon Market 2007
World Bank
A 52-page report documenting the growth in the global carbon market
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07
State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2009
World Bank
A 78-page report on the state of the carbon market and its likely future
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-06-08
Saudi Arabia's Ailing Gerontocracy
Wilson Center
This US article analyzes the line to the Saudi crown
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2011-01-04
European Energy Security in View of Russian Economic and Integration Prospects
wiiw
This 53-page Austrian research report argues that mutual interdependence between Russia and Europe requires cooperative approaches that would serve best the interests of Russia, the EU and the countries in between
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-04
Current State and Prospects of the Russian Energy Sector
wiiw
This 36-page Austrian research report examines the current state and prospects for the Russian energy sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09
Economic and Trade Policy Impacts of Sustained High Oil Prices
WIIW
This 79-page Austrian research report assesses the likely impact of high oil prices on the European economy
EnergyPosted: 2008-05-28
Seismic Shift: Israel's Natural Gas Discoveries
Washington Institute
A 3-page US policy brief assessing the significance of the recently-announced discovery of natural gas in the Leviathan offshore field
Energy Taxation: Principles and Interests
Urban Institute
A 4-page US article addressing some tax policies that could be crucial components of an energy policy that addresses global warming and energy security issues
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-10
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The First Practical Steps
UNIDIR
A 112-page study considering aspects of the challenge of how to manage global nuclear fuel cycles to make the benefits of peaceful applications of nuclear technology available to all states while reducing the risks of nuclear proliferation
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-28
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Need to Build Trust
UNIDIR
This 81-page book examines the priorities and concerns of nuclear fuel cycle non-supplier states and identifies areas of potential convergence for suppliers and non-suppliers.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-04-11
Strategic Concerns in Central Asia
UNIDIR
This 10-page article assesses security risks in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-12-10
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Assessing the Existing Proposals
UNIDIR
A 124-page comprehensive analysis of existing proposals on fuel-cycle multilateralization
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-09
Technology and Innovation Report 2011
UNCTAD
This 179-page report focuses on the role of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in responding to the challenge of reducing energy poverty while mitigating climate change
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-12-03
Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy
UCSUSA
A 239-page US report offering a a comprehensive set of smart policies to jump-start the transition to a clean energy economy without delay and maximize the benefits to the environment and economy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-28
Delivering the Green
UCS
A 20-page US report illustrating how the energy consumption of trucks could be reduced by 12% using existing technology
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-10-23
Coal Power in a Warming World
UCS
A 70-page US paper examining the options for reducing CO2 emisssions due to coal power
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-11-19
EU-Russia Gas Connection: Pipes, Politics and Problems
Turku School of Economics, Pan European Institute
This 212-page Finnish report offers a variety of views on the EU’s gas imports and assesses the various pipeline alternatives proposed
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-05-06
Rethinking “Energy Independence”
The Brookings Institution
A 12-page US essay analyzing the concept of energy independence
EnergyPosted: 2009-01-06
'Clean Coal' and Other Greenhouse Myths
TAI
A 19-page Australian paper addressing some of the most widely repeated myths about reducing carbon emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-09-07
Russian Gas, Ukrainian Pipelines, and European Supply Security
SWP
A 41-page German research paper concluding that gas imports from the East will remain a constant irritant and testing ground for a common European energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-01
Taking Medvedev at his Word
SWP
This 4-page German commentary deals with the Russian President's proposal for an international energy accord
Energy Security: Demands Imposed on German and European Foreign Policy by a Changed Configuration in the World Energy Market
SWP
A 28-page German research paper examining the changes in the global energy market and offering recommendations for the EU and Germany to deal with the resulting challenges
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
Solar Power from North Africa
SWP
A 38-page German research paper assessing the prospects for generating solar electricity in the Sahara Desert and exporting it to Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-06-13
Effective Provisions for Emergency Prevention and Response in the Gas Sector
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a pioneering EC proposal on crisis management in the natural gas sector which has the potential to initiate a paradigm shift in European energy security-of-supply policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
Russian Gas and European Energy Security
SWP
A German examination of the limitations and weaknesses of the European energy foreign policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08
"Friendship" Blockaded: The Russia-Belarus Conflict is a Post-Soviet Turning Point
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on Russia's unilateral termination of its customs union with Belarus, and the implications for the energy security of Germany and Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-01
More Natural Gas for Climate Protection?
SWP
A 37-page German research paper assessin the risks and opportunities of an expanded gas strategy for European energy supplies
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-14
Climate Change and Energy Security in Europe
Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
This 82-page study looks into the EU's progress in terms of the integration of its climate and energy policies and stress the areas that require additional work. Particular attention is given to possible synergy and possible discussions between climate and energy policies.
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-06-22
Current Biofuels: Bridge or Obstacle to Sustainable Next Generation Technologies?
Sussex Energy Group
A 4-page UK policy briefing assessing the future prospects for biofuels
EnergyPosted: 2008-12-13
The Indian Ocean: Resource and Governance Challenges
Stimson Center
This 107-page US volume explores current realities and emerging maritime concerns in the Indian Ocean
Globalisation & International Trade, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-26
Mekong Tipping Point: Hydropower Dams, Human Security and Regional Stability
Stimson Center
This US paper describes how Mekong governments are making economic development decisions now that, if not soon reconsidered based on more careful study, will imperil food security and livelihoods, threaten domestic political stability, and put great stress on still distrustful regional relationships
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-08-23
Research and Development for New Energy Technologies in the Private Sector
Statistics Canada
A 10-page statistical analysis of private sector expenditure on new energy technology in Canada
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-12-05
Oil and Security
Stanley Foundation
A 12-page US brief examining the current role of oil in US strategy and economic activity
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-30
Impact of Policy Uncertainty of Renewable Energy Investment: Wind Power and PTC
SSRN
A 22-page US working paper examining the causes of volatility in US windpower investment
EnergyPosted: 2008-01-25
Do Oil Exports Fuel Defense Spending?
SSI
This 62-page US monograph explores the impact that oil revenue had on the national defence spending of five oil-exporting countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-22
Natural Gas as an Instrument of Russian State Power
SSI
A 166-page US monograph providing an unbiased examination of: the scarcity of natural gas in the contemporary security environment; the salience of natural gas in Russia’s national security strategies; and, the natural gas pipeline politics in Eastern and Central Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-02
Managing Energy Wrong
SPRU
An 8-page UK paper examining how we use energy, who does what and why
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-15
A Policy Platform for a Low Pollution Economy
Southern Cross Climate Coalition
This 18-page document proposes a combined policy platform designed to lay the necessary foundations for Australia’s transition to a low-carbon pollution economy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-05-08
From Review to Reality: The Search for a Credible Energy Policy
SMF
A 26-page critique of the UK Government's Energy Review
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-28
From Review to Reality: The Search for a Credible Energy Policy
SMF
A 26-page UK paper offering a critique of the UK government's energy review
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-09
China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties
SIPRI
A 56-page Swedish policy paper illuminating the current status of China’s security and energy relations with Russia
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-19
China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties
SIPRI
This 56-page Swedish report illuminates the current status of China’s security and energy relations with Russia
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-14
Can Asia Make it on Non-nuclear Options Alone?
SIIA
A Singaporean commentary on the future place of nuclear energy in Asia
The Nabucco Natural Gas Pipeline: From Opera to Reality
SETA
A 12-page Turkish policy brief on the proposed Nabucco gas pipeline
Australia
Senate Standing Committee - Australia
A 218-page Australian report examining Australia's future oil supply and alternative transport fuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-05
Towards Global Energy Governance
SEF
This 12-page German policy paper focuses on the lack of global energy governance, analyses general requirements for a global energy regime and develops rules and strategies for an equitable access to sustainable energy on an international level
EnergyPosted: 2011-09-15
The Road to Copenhagen: Climate Change, Energy and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
SAIIA
This 30-page South African occasional paper considers the challenges facing South Africa in balancing domestic priorities with growing international pressure to reduce carbon emission
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-12-03
UAE Nuclear Agreement; A Model for Southeast Asia
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary analyzes the benefits of the recent nuclear deal between the UAE and Korea Electric Power Corporation
Iran's Peace Pipeline
RSIS
A 3-page Indian commentary on how a gas pipeline may undermine US efforts to isolate Iran in the region
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-28
Are Energy Efficiency Standards Justified?
RFF
This 45-page US discussion paper develops and parameterizes an overarching analytical framework to estimate the welfare effects of energy efficiency standards applied to automobiles and electricity-using durables
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-01-27
Are Energy Efficiency Standards Justified?
RFF
This 45-page US discussion paper develops and parameterizes an overarching analytical framework to estimate the welfare effects of energy efficiency standards applied to automobiles and electricity-using durables
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-05-13
Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes
RFF
A 10-page US backgrounder comparing the merits of CO2 taxes and cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-29
Climate Change and Policy Considerations: New Roles for Earth Science
RFF
This 12-page US issue brief describes how earth observations data play a unique and critical role in supporting assessments and policy decisions related to global climate change.
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-01-14
Combining Policies for Renewable Energy: Is the Whole Less than the Sum of Its Parts?
RFF
This 41-page US article reviews the recent environmental economics literature on the effectiveness of RES-E policies and the interactions between them, with a focus on the increasing use of tradable quotas for both emissions reduction and RES-E expansion
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-20
Producing Liquid Fuels from Coal : Prospects and Policy Issues
Rand Corporation
This 228-page book presents an in-depth review of the prospects of and policy, governance, and environmental issues associated with establishing a CTL industry in the United States.
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-31
State-of-the-Art Modelling of Hydrogen Infrastructure Development for the UK
PSI
The report of a modelling project presenting new insights into the potential roles hydrogen can play in meeting UK policy goals
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-03
Energy Disarmament
Project Syndicate
An article proposing an energy security strategy for Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-13
Carbon Capture and Storage at Scale: Lessons from the Growth of Analogous Energy Technologies
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
A 26-page US working paper drawing lessons for the CCS industry from the history of other energy technologies that, as with CCS today, were risky and expensive early in their commercial development
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-02-25
Carbon Capture and Storage: An Assessment of Required Technological Growth Rates and Capital Investments
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 33-page US working paper studies the required rates of growth and capital investments needed to meet various long-term projections for CCS
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-08-09
Role of Carbon Capture Technologies in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Models: A Parametric Study for the U.S. Power Sector
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 31-page working paper analyzes the potential contribution of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the U.S. electricity sector
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-08-09
Energy Transition in the Netherlands
PRI
This 21-page Canadian case study introducing the basics of the transition approach theory in relation to sustainable development and focusing on the Dutch experience with the energy system
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-12-16
Iran Looks for Allies Through Asian and Latin-American Partnerships
PNIR
A US brief discussing Iran's economic and energy policies in the context of its search for international support
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
Russian Interests and the Hungarian Energy Market
PNIR
A brief commenting on an Austrian offer for Hungary's major energy company
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22
Nuclear Revival in Europe Increasingly Likely
PINR
A US economic brief assessing the likelihood of of a civil nuclear revival in Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-21
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway: The First Step in a Long Process
PINR
A US brief examining the long-term economic, energy and security implications of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-17
Record Oil Prices and Washington
PINR
A US brief commenting on the prospects for US energy independence
EnergyPosted: 2007-10-31
Arctic Scramble Leads Washington to Reconsider Law of the Sea
PINR
A US intelligence brief on the competing national claims to mineral and energy rights in the Arctic
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
SCO Summit Demonstrates its Growing Cohesion
PINR
A commentary on the growing influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-22
Pipeline Politics: India and Myanmar
PINR
A commentary on the political and energy-related implications of recent developments in the gas field projects of Myanmar
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10
The E.P.R. Targets Mexico's Energy Industry
PINR
An assessment of the security threat posed to Mexico's energy industry by the E.P.R.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-04
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Revisiting the NAFTA Agenda on Climate Change
Peterson Institute
This 11-page US policy brief examines channels for energy and environmental cooperation among the three North American countries in light of the limited progress in international climate talks and scaled back energy legislation being considered in the US Senate
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-31
China Energy: A Guide for the Perplexed
Peterson Institute
A 49-page US paper examining China's immediate and future energy challenges and the implications for the international community and climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-05-10
The 2008 Oil Price “Bubble”
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US policy brief dealing with oil price movements
EnergyPosted: 2009-08-19
Toward a Sunny Future? Global Integration in the Solar PV Industry
Peterson Institute
A 66-page US working paper analyzing the global integration of the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector and looks in detail at the industry’s recent growth patterns, industry cost structure, trade and investment patterns, government support policies and employment generation potential
Globalisation & International Trade, EnergyPosted: 2010-05-28
The Case for Exchange Rate Flexibility in Oil-Producing Countries
Peterson Institute
A 14-page US policy brief highlighting the benefits of exchange rate flexibility by oil-producing countries
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
Climate Change and the Energy Challenge: A Pragmatic Approach for India
PESD Stanford
A 29-page US working paper offering a fromework for a strategy to inform which efforts offer the most leverage on warming emissions and which are most credible because they align with India’s own interests
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-01
Carbon Capture and Storage
Parliamentary Library, New South Wales
A 70-page paper examining the present and future capability of CCS to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-06-17
Radioactive Waste Management
Parliamentary Library Service, Northern Territory, Australia
A 17-page Australian paper examining safety issues involved in nuclear waste management
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
Liquid Fuel from Coal
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian paper provides information on production of liquid fuel from coal and its potential as an alternative to petroleum-based transport fuels in Australia. Presented first is information on liquid fuel production from coal including environmental aspects, followed by an overview of the status of the industry worldwide, and future prospects.
EnergyPosted: 2009-01-14
Thorium in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian research paper discusses Thorium and the implications of its use as an alternative source of fuel in nuclear reactors
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-10-11