Energy Policy & Markets
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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy: Policy, Research, and Market Influence
Overview of the ACEEE, a US nonprofit advancing energy efficiency through technical analysis, federal/state policy advocacy, and consumer ou...
International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation
History and structure of IFNEC, the international partnership for nuclear fuel cycle cooperation and non-proliferation.
Indirect land use change impacts of biofuels
Analysis of ILUC: how biofuel expansion drives global land conversion, carbon debt, and policy debates in the US and EU.
Association of Issuing Bodies: Structure and the European Energy Certificate System
The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) promotes the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) for reliable energy origin disclosure.
IEA Energy in Buildings and Communities Programme: Structure, History, and Research Annexes
Overview of the IEA EBC Programme, its history since 1977, strategic objectives, and research annexes for building energy efficiency.
Central African Power Pool: Regional Integration and Electricity Markets
The Central African Power Pool (PEAC) is a regional association of ten countries established in 2003 to interconnect electricity grids.
Association of African Non-Petroleum Producers (APNPP): Structure, History, and Biofuel Strategy
The APNPP is an association of 15 African nations founded in 2006 to promote biofuel production and mitigate high oil prices.
Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa
RAERESA is a COMESA agency harmonizing energy regulation across Eastern and Southern Africa to boost investment and trade.
International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC): Structure, History, and G20 Coordination
Overview of IPEEC, the international forum for energy efficiency cooperation, its G20 coordination role, and sectoral task groups.
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935: Regulation, Lobbying, and Legacy
Analysis of the 1935 US law that regulated utility holding companies, its legislative history, and 2005 repeal.
Tibber: Business Model and European Market Expansion
Overview of Tibber, the Norwegian electricity provider operating in Europe with a focus on smart home hardware and grid stability.
Energy Regulators Association of East Africa: Structure, History, and Regional Policy
EREA is a non-profit organization harmonizing energy regulatory frameworks across the East African Community member states.
Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines
IEMOP is the independent, non-profit market operator for the Philippine Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), established in 2018 under...
Power Plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act
The 1978 US law prohibiting natural gas and petroleum in new power plants to boost coal use and energy security.
OREDA: Reliability Data Project for Oil and Gas Industry
OREDA is a major reliability data source for the oil and gas industry, established in 1981 to collect failure rates and repair times.
INOGATE: EU Energy Cooperation Programme (1996–2016)
INOGATE was an EU energy cooperation programme (1996–2016) linking the EU with Black Sea, Caspian, and Central Asian partners on security an...
ENBau: Swiss Initiative for Sustainable Building Education
ENBau is a Swiss university initiative founded in 2007 to train professionals in sustainable building, energy efficiency, and the 2000-watt...
Jevons paradox: Efficiency, rebound effects, and energy policy
Analysis of the Jevons paradox, where increased resource efficiency leads to higher total consumption due to price elasticity and economic g...
Winning the Oil Endgame: Analysis and Policy Framework
Overview of the 2005 Rocky Mountain Institute book on reducing US petroleum dependence through efficiency and substitution.
Renewable Electricity and the Grid: The Challenge of Variability
Overview of Godfrey Boyle's 2007 book on renewable energy variability and grid integration.