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- Defining and Measuring Environmentally Harmful Subsidies in the Energy Sector
- This paper focuses on the effects of some harmful energy subsidies in IEA/OECD countries. The form in which subsidies are administered can be classified in different ways. Some have a direct effect on price, like grants and tax exemptions, while others act indirectly, such as regulations that skew the market...
- White papers 2004-04-27
- Toward Solutions - Sustainable Development in the Energy Sector
- Social improvement and economic growth are inextricably linked. Energy remains a strategic commodity, and ensuring its availability is one important aspect of governments' ultimate responsibility for national security and economic growth. However, the paper states that growth is sustainable only if there is a reliable, uninterrupted supply of energy in...
- White papers 2004-08-25
- Making Energy Markets Work
- This paper reviews the energy system markets. Energy markets have historically been subject to substantial government involvement. However, the growing number of participants in the energy market, the increasing size and sophistications of the financial markets and the changing economies of scale of energy technologies had caused governments to rethink...
- White papers 2004-08-23
- Energy Security
- This paper discusses the energy security which is a broad and evolving concept. In the 1970s and 1980s, the term meant reducing the level of oil imports and managing the risks associated with those imports still required. Today, the term includes other types of energy, and risks such as accidents,...
- White papers 2004-08-23
- Regulatory Reform in the Electricity Supply Industry: An Overview
- This paper discusses some of the main regulatory issues related to the introduction of competition in the Electricity Supply Industry ESI. Almost all OECD countries have decided to open their electricity markets to big industrial users. In many countries electricity markets are open to all users, including households. By 2006,...
- White papers 2004-04-27
- Trends in the Management of Regulation: A Comparison of Energy Regulators in OECD Member Countries
- This paper studies the design and functions of energy regulatory agencies building on a cross-country analysis of energy regulators in OECD Member countries. There is a strong trend towards specialization of the regulatory function that has resulted in the creation of separate regulatory organizations in many of the countries examined....
- White papers 2004-04-27
- Trading CO2 and Electricity in the Baltic Sea Region
- This report compiles the results of a simulation of CO2 and electricity trading organized by the International Energy Agency and Nord Pool for the Baltic Sea Region Energy Co-operation BASREC. The simulation gathered participants from governments of the ten Baltic Sea States and electricity and energy industry stakeholders. The authors...
- White papers 2002-11-01
- Policy Summary From District Heating Workshop: Priorities for National Governments
- This paper focuses on district heating, which is a critical energy source for countries in transition and it can provide a cost effective, environmentally friendly source of heat and power for cities. It covers sixty percent of heating and warm water needs in transition economies currently. It can also play...
- White papers 2004-04-27
- Beyond Kyoto: Ideas for the Future
- This paper focuses on Kyoto Protocol. Governments must act now to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Even if the Kyoto Protocol enters into force - and this is by no means assured - it would only control about one third of global emissions at best. Clearly, action needs to be taken,...
- White papers 2004-02-09
- IEA Economist Warns of Oil Shortfalls
- It's not every day that an International Energy Agency economist can be heard publicly stirring the pot about peak oil and energy shortfalls in the near future. But old habits are sometimes put aside of new priorities; it appears that the agency is becoming more worried about the future. ...
- Blog posts 2009-08-03
- Governments Push Carbon Capture as a Cheap Way to Reduce Coal Emissions
- Carbon capture and storage at coal plants may yet become a common sight. International calls for CCS development are escalating, and Nature reports that both energy ministers and the International Energy Agency are calling for rapid deployment of the technology, starting now. The IEA's roadmap, released this...
- Blog posts 2009-10-15
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- Sec. of Energy Spencer Abraham and IEA Executive Director Claude Mandil Issue Joint Statement on Energy Supply and Hydrogen Energy
- WASHINGTON, March 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The United States Government and the International Energy Agency IEA are in agreement on key issues concerning short-term global energy supply and the promise of hydrogen as an energy carrier. Our wide-ranging discussion today covered the state of the world oil market, our ongoing...
- Research articles 2003-03-07
- IEA Publication Examines Renewable Energy RD&D Priorities
- The International Energy Agency IEA recently announced the release of a new publication titled "Renewable Energy: RD&D Priorities, Insights from IEA Technology Programs." According to IEA, the publication, which is designed to help governments prioritize their renewable energy research, development and demonstration (RD&D) efforts, also examines trends in government...
- Research articles 2006-02-16
- IEA Exec Mandil Encourages Good Relations With Opec
- PARIS -- Claude Mandil, executive director of the International Energy Agency IEA, is setting the oil watchdog on a new course by stressing a role for government in energy markets and the importance of relations with Opec -- both of which reflect PARIS --...
- Research articles 2003-11-04
- IEA Urges France to Improve Support for Renewables Development
- The International Energy Agency IEA recently released a new report, titled "Energy Policies of IEA Countries -- France 2004 Review," which maintains that while the French government "has taken commendable steps towards a sound legal and regulatory framework for liberalized energy markets," such challenges as "reversing the course of [greenhouse...
- Research articles 2004-07-29
- IEA Economist Sees Greater Government Role in Energy
- IEA Economist Sees Greater Government Role in Energy Industry Policy-makers must make some drastic improvements to combat serious security, financial, and environmental challenges in the future, according to Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency IEA. "The challenges are so huge and so...
- Research articles 2002-12-05
- IEA: BIOFUELS COULD DISPLACE 5% OF WORLD'S GASOLINE DEMAND
- Recent policy initiatives designed to promote biofuels could result in a displacement of 5% of the world's gasoline demand by 2010, according to a new study by the International Energy Agency IEA."In the absence of strong government policies, we project that the worldwide use of oil in transport will nearly...
- Research articles 2004-05-17
- Chinese Oil Demand, Consumption Slowing: IEA
- Chinese apparent oil demand dropped by about 1.4% during this year's second quarter, and the International Energy Agency IEA is revising downward its estimate of 2006 apparent demand in China by 40,000 b/d, to 320,000 b/d.Apparent demand in China during the second quarter was weaker than expected, IEA said, especially...
- Research articles 2005-08-17
- Chinese Oil Demand, Consumption Slowing: IEA
- Chinese apparent oil demand dropped by about 1.4% during this year's second quarter, and the International Energy Agency IEA is revising downward its estimate of 2006 apparent demand in China by 40,000 b/d, to 320,000 b/d.Apparent demand in China during the second quarter was weaker than expected, IEA said, especially...
- Research articles 2005-08-31
- IEA: ENERGY POLICY REPORT ON AUSTRIA URGES MORE COMPETITION.
- Summary: In a report released on November 12, the International Energy Agency IEA praises the Austrian Government's progress in recent years, such as improvement of security of supply through diversification of gas supply sources and abolishing import licences for fossil fuels. Austria also has a very...
- Research articles 1998-11-27
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