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Can shale gas transform Europe's energy landscape?
Policy brief by David Buchan, 10 July 2013
How to create a single European electricity market - and subsidise renewables
Policy brief by David Buchan, 26 April 2012
Launch of 'Green, safe, cheap: Where next for EU energy policy’
Event, 27 October 2011, London

Can shale gas transform Europe's energy landscape?

Policy brief by David Buchan, 10 July 2013

Shale gas could slow the increase in Europe's dependence on imported gas. But it will not be the game changer it has been in the US.
EU energy: Decarbonisation and economic competitiveness

House of Lords, Briefing note by Stephen Tindale, 07 May 2013

Energy is central to climate change mitigation. Over three quarters of the EU-27’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the production and use of energy. Energy is also central to the economy, fuelling industry and providing substantial employment.
Why Europe should change its approach to Azerbaijan

Bulletin article by Rem Korteweg, 25 March 2013

The EU has relied on oil and gas from Azerbaijan to reduce its dependence on Russian energy supplies since the beginning of the century.
The EU and energy security

Review article by Katinka Barysch, 15 March 2013

The EU’s target for 20 per cent reduction in energy demand is non-binding but it does provide incentives for member-states to increase energy efficiency and so lower their overall demand for energy.
Time to stop the EIB's carbon subsidies

Insight by Stephen Tindale, 20 December 2012

The European Investment Bank (EIB) lends half its annual energy pot to efficiency and renewables. But it is still lending to coal. This is inconsistent with climate policies.
Le trappole del Energy Bill varato dal governo britannico

Opinion piece by Stephen Tindale
Onoff-blog.it, 17 December 2012

Il governo britannico ha pubblicato il nuovo Energy Bill. Il piano energetico deve ancora sottostare all’approvazione del Parlamento per cui è probabile che questa non sia la versione definitiva.
Connecting Europe's energy systems

Policy brief by Stephen Tindale, 01 October 2012

Europe’s energy infrastructure urgently needs to be modernised, to maximise renewable energy use. The Commission’s proposals on infrastructure should be adopted as soon as possible.
How to create a single European electricity market - and subsidise renewables

Policy brief by David Buchan, 26 April 2012

Renewable energy needs subsidy. But different national subsidy schemes threaten energy integration. Schemes should be harmonised, even if the amount of subsidy continues to differ.

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