Essays about: "carbon pricing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 45 essays containing the words carbon pricing.

1. 21. The effects of taxes on fossil fuels on firms’ environmental and economic performance

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Mia Bivered; [2021-06-29]
   Keywords : carbon pricing; CO2 emissions; climate policy; fossil fuels; competitiveness;

   Abstract : This thesis evaluates whether taxes on fossil fuel use have decreased firms’ carbon intensity and whether carbon pricing has negatively affected firms’ economic performance. This is done using a firm level panel dataset, covering all firms in the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors in Sweden active during 2008-2018. READ MORE

3. 22. Making Socio-Technical Transition Pathways : The establishment of the Swedish Climate Policy Council, an Argumentative Policy Analytical case study

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Eskil Engström; [2021]
   Keywords : transitions discourse; climate change acts; socio-technical transitions; transition pathways; argumentative discourse analysis; climate policy evaluation;

   Abstract : In recent years, several nations have adopted institutional framework laws, so-called Climate Change Acts (CCAs), as means to enforce Paris-compliant mitigation pathways. A key institutional feature to ensure policy stability and compliance with CCAs has been the establishment of independent advisory bodies, tasked with advising on mitigation targets and policy instruments, as well as the, monitoring and evaluation of target attainment. READ MORE

4. 23. Techno-economic Pricing model for Carbon Neutral Fuels as Seasonal Energy Storage

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Ananya Saraf; [2021]
   Keywords : Hydrogen; seasonal storage; geological storage; carbon-neutral fuels; Vätgas; säsongslagring; geologisk lagring; koldioxidneutrala bränslen;

   Abstract : Green hydrogen produced through electrolysis of excess renewable energy is a promising seasonal energy storage solution with the potential to decarbonize the energy sector. However, it has physical properties that make it difficult to store and transport on a large scale for grid scale storage applications. READ MORE

5. 24. The effect of the EU ETS on emissions of Swedish industries : a price effect estimation approach

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Stina Åberg; [2021]
   Keywords : EU ETS; policy analysis; carbon pricing; emissions; industries; environmental policy;

   Abstract : Industries globally produced 50% of total CO₂ emissions in 2018, largely contributing to current climate changes. The efficiency of environmental policies is crucial for reaching necessary abatement goals. The EU ETS policy covers the most emission intensive industries, whereas it is imperative to repeatedly evaluate the policy efficiency. READ MORE

6. 25. Techno-economic feasibility for residential Local Energy Communities: Case study of Italy

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Linda Colarullo; [2021]
   Keywords : Local Energy Community; Energy Sharing; Italy; Virtual Regulation Model; Distributed Renewable Energy Resources; Self-consumption maximization; Demand Side Management;

   Abstract : The use of renewable energy has proven to be essential for the decarbonisation of the energy system, bringing changes on both the production and consumption side, with an increase of renewable energy in the mix and a change in the role of consumers. From passive actors, Consumers are becoming Prosumers (producers and consumers) of self-generated energy, with the potential of becoming the pillar of the energy sector transition. READ MORE