Energy


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

Out of Gas

DGAP

An 8-page paper examining the implications of the Russian gas shortage for Europe's energy security

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23

Innovation in China's Energy Sector

FSI

A 46-page working paper examining the performance of China's national system of innovation in the energy sector

Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-04-22

How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor

CFR

A 5-page US essay highlighting the food security implications of the boom in corn-based biofuels

Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-04-21

Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks

CFR

A 56-page US report providing a factual and analytical background to the debate over the benefits and risks of nuclear power

EnergyPosted: 2007-04-20

Empowering Europe

EPC

A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06

Oil for Asia

Chatham House

A 12-page UK briefing paper examining the implications of the expansion of Asian national oil companies for international relations, development and the oil market

Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-04

Secure Energy? Civil Nuclear Power, Security and Global Warming

ORG

A 56-page UK briefing paper examining the security and environmental implications of nuclear power

EnergyPosted: 2007-04-04

Ethanol and Biofuels:Agriculture, Infrastructure and Market Constraints Related to Expanded Production

CRS

A 16-page US report outlining some of the current supply issues facing biofuels industries

EnergyPosted: 2007-04-03

International Relations and Security of Energy Supply: Risks to Continuity and Geopolitical Risks

European Parliament

This 44-page study examines whether the EU's import dependency in energy constitutes a strategic threat

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-29

Russian-Algerian Cooperation and the 'Gas OPEC': What's in the Pipeline?

CEPS

A 7-page paper examining whether the Russian-Algerian gas rapprochement heralds a threat to the EU's energy security

EnergyPosted: 2007-03-21

China's Energy Governance: Perception and Reality

CIS

A 4-page US analysis of the reality of Chinese energy politics

Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-21

Analysis of the Impact of Large-Scale Wind Generation on the Ontario Electricity System

Ontario Caucus

A 19-page Canadian report analyzing the potential impacts of wind energy production on the electricity system in Ontario

EnergyPosted: 2007-03-07

Australia

Senate Standing Committee - Australia

A 218-page Australian report examining Australia's future oil supply and alternative transport fuels

EnergyPosted: 2007-03-05

Transatlantic Approaches to Biofuels

GMF

The report of a luncheon discussion held on 14 February 2007 to discuss transatlantic approaches to biofuels

EnergyPosted: 2007-03-01

Europe's Energy Policy: Economics, Ethics, Geopolitics

FRIDE

A 3-page Spanish commnentary on the EU's approach to the foreign policy dimension of energy security

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27

Energy Sovereignty and Security: Restoring Confidence in a Cooperative International System

IEWS

A 33-page policy paper calling for a new structure to deal with resurgent nationalism in the global scramble for energy resources

EnergyPosted: 2007-02-24

Oceans of Work: Arms Conversion Revisited

BASICINT

A 44-page UK report putting the case for diverting resources from nuclear submarines to a programme of civil R&D and manufacture to assist UK energy security and contribute to the global effort against the challenges posed by climate change

EnergyPosted: 2007-02-21

International Trade in Biofuels: Good for Development? And Good for Environment?

IIED

A 4-page briefing laying out some of the options for ensuring that the biofuels industry supports sustainable development

EnergyPosted: 2007-02-05

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

"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

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

Looking for the Cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Policy

CEPS

A 5-page policy brief examining the usefulness of long-term targets in the context of the EU's new energy policy

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23

Advanced Energy Technologies to Meet Future Needs

GAO

This 73-page report to the US Congress offers recommendations for stimulating development and deployment of a diversified energy portfolio

Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-01-22

Nuclear Renaissaince in the Age of Global Warming

OST

An article advocating a cautious reading of recent enthusiastic endorsements of nuclear energy

Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-17

Convergence of Energy and Agriculture: Implications for Research and Policy

FSI Stanford

This 12-page US paper seeks to identify the most critical issues raised by a rapid expansion of biofuel capacity

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17

Ontario Wind Integration Study: Final Report

OPA

A 102-page Canadian wind integration study undertaken to aid in the development of a 20-year strategic integrated power system plan for Ontario

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17

Russia's Natural Gas: Regional Dependence

CRS

A 4-page US report quantifying the extent to which European states and soviet-seccession states are dependent on Russian natural gas

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16

Australia's Uranium: Greenhouse Friendly Fuel for an Energy Hungry World

House Standing Committee on Industry and Resources

This 802-page Australian report concludes that nuclear is the only proven technology for baseload power supply that is 'greenhouse-friendly'

EnergyPosted: 2007-01-16

Russia's Oil Woes

AHI

A US article arguing that Russia's renationalization of its energy sector is counter-productive

EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10

Rising to the Energy Challenge: Key Elements for an Effective EU Strategy

EPC

This 26-page issue brief calls for urgent, concrete policy development and action to underpin Europe's energy security

EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10

Coalitions for Energy Innovation

Clingendael

Presentations given at a workshop exploring the possibilities of international cooperation in energy innovation (single page with links to each presentation)

EnergyPosted: 2007-01-09

Distillery Demand for Grain to Fuel Cars Vastly Understated

Earth Policy Institute

A US update arguing that food supplies for the world's poor are threatened by a dramatic increase in the usage of grain for ethanol production

Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-07

Traffic Signals

ECI

A 4-page UK brief advocating a changeover to the use of LEDs for traffic signals, as an energy saving measure

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-30

Iran's Energy Vulnerability

MERIA

A 14-page Israeli paper examining Iran's energy balance and its vulnerability to international energy sanctions

Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-28

The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States: Economic and Regulatory

AEI/Brookings

A 37-page working paper examining the economic and regulatory challenges that must be faced by potential investors in new nuclear power plants in the US

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28

Energy Security: Japan

Brookings Institution

This 28-page report covers the implications of Japan's policies for global energy security

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28

Energy Security: China

Brookings Institution

This 67-page report analyzes the implications of China's policies for global energy security

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-28

Energy Research in Finland 1999-2005

Academy of Finland

A 98-page evaluation of Finnish energy research by a panel of international experts

Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-12-23

The Price of Energy Security

CEPS

A commentary on the dilemma facing Europe in balancing the needs of energy security and combating climate change

European Union, EnergyPosted: 2006-12-23

Alternative Transportation Fuels: Carbon to Liquid Technologies

CSIS

Five presentations from an event held to discuss future fuels and new energy technologies

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-22

Are Shorter Work Hours Good for the Environment?

CEPR

A 12-page report comparing US and European energy consumption

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-21

International Energy

GAO

A 76-page US study on the value of international energy forums

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-21

Powerful Connections

Natural Resources Canada

The 84-page report of a study examining the priorities and directions for Canadian investment in energy science and technology

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-19

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

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

Powering Up A Nation: Energy Security in Japan and Australia

Australian Review of Public Affairs

An Australian article comparing the energy policies of Japan and Australia

EnergyPosted: 2006-12-05

Wind Power in Britain and Germany: Explaining Contrasting Development Patterns

AGF

A 48-page report analyzing the contrasting rates of adoption of wind power in Britain and Germany and the reasons underlying this contrast

EnergyPosted: 2006-11-24

Will the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative Light India?

NPEC, Dalberg

This 57-page report studies the extent to which the US-India nuclear agreement will contribute towards India's energy needs

EnergyPosted: 2006-11-23

Biofuels Production, Trade and Sustainable Development: Emerging Issues

IIED

This 60-page paper seeks to identify the main sustainable development issues involved in the production and trade of biofuels

Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-22

Wind Farms: The Facts and the Fallacies

Australia Institute

A 46-page Australian paper assessing the arguments used to justify opposition to wind farms

EnergyPosted: 2006-11-06

Exploding U.S. Grain Demand for Automotive Fuel Threatens World Food Security and Political Stability

Earth Policy Institute

An article explaining how the fast-growing use of grain in the US for ethanol production poses a threat to world security

Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-05

The Russian Federation

Brookings Institution

A 33-page US study of the policies and realities of energy powerhouse Russia

EnergyPosted: 2006-10-31

Energy Security and Chinese Foreign Policy in the Hu Jintao Era

Brookings Institution

A 32-page US working paper examining whether a resource war between China and the other major energy-consuming countries is inevitable

Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31

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

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

Energy Efficiency Policy: Budget, Electricity Conservation and Fuel Conservation Issues

Congressional Research Service

This 37-page US report covers key issues relevant to US energy efficiency policy

EnergyPosted: 2006-10-17

Economic and Public Health Benefits of Coal-Based Energy

NCPA

This 2-page US brief analysis studies the environmental, health and economic effects of moving from coal-based electric power generation to other forms of energy

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-10