European Energy Markets and Society: Findings informing the European Commission

The energy system may be considered the backbone of our economy, providing services to consumers, powering our industries and providing jobs to maintain supply. European energy markets and society looks at availability and cost of accessing energy and how it significantly affects economic growth and competitiveness in global markets. The results in this book from a European Commission (EC) financed project by INSIGHT_E, provide an overview of the most recent analyses, focusing on energy markets and their implications for society. Designed to inform European policy making, elements of this book will be integrated into upcoming EC policies giving readers invaluable insights into the cost and availability of energy, the effect of price increases affecting vulnerable consumer groups and current topics of interest to the EC and the ongoing energy debate. INSIGHT_E provides decision makers with unbiased policy advice and insights on the latest developments, including an assessment of their potential impact. Detailed analysis of the legislative energy packages policy implications across all energy economic themesGuidelines and analysis informing the European CommissionHighlights development trends of European policy and legislation and its relevance to policy efforts in the US, China or Australia INDICE: Summary - Includes an overall summary of the topics addressed in the different reports. Highlights development trends of European policy and legislation and demonstrates relevance of the book beyond Europe Foreword Introduction 1. Current Status in Europe - Maps out the key characteristics of the energy system in Europe, the key challenges faced, and the role of the Commission. 2. EC's past policies and current state 3. Energy/electricity system design and (regulatory) context 4. Integration in European markets - the proposed Energy Union and earlier proposals for a single energy market.5. Hot Topics - EC energy policy making, e.g., capacity markets6. Energy supply: a changing landscape [Fossil and Biofuels7. Implications of climate sustainability - how much more fossil fuels can we burn?8. Development of low carbon energy in Europe 9. The role of gas: strengths and weaknesses of gas security supply, shale gas prospects10. Biofuels, with a focus on aviation Electricity systems: new approaches to operation and market design11. Implications of high renewable shares on the in European electricity markets - issues such as curtailment, the merit-order effect and related quantifications12. Market design options for promoting low carbon technologies 13. Electricity systems: The need for reliability and flexibility 14. Electricity supply interruptions and their economic implications for consumers 15. Flexible production: synergies for the integration of energy networks and business models16. Storage: a focus on hydrogen, fuel cells, and the role of batteries for the EU electricity network. Including a section on business models17. Society and its consumer demands 18. Reducing the vulnerability in energy markets - protecting consumers from energy poverty in EU. Current status and way forward19. Electricity: Self-consumption of electricity from renewable sources 20. Heating: Opportunities for energy savings, business and jobs through district heating. 21. Outlook & Conclusions

• ISBN: 978-0-12-809806-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés