policymaking

June 1, 2011

Germany Says Goodbye to Nuclear Energy… for the Second Time

The cost of Ms Merkel’s decision to close all nuclear power stations by 2022 will be paid by all consumers. And it remains to be seen how German businesses will adapt so as not to endanger their international competitiveness.
May 1, 2011

LFMI Response to Public Consultation Permit Granting Procedures for Energy Infrastructure Projects

It should be understood that even the best sounding initiatives can be bogged down by the intricate legislation. Imposing time limits is a good idea, but measures must be taken that they do not create negative effects on their own.
May 1, 2010

Are Green Jobs Real Jobs? The Case of Italy.

The European Union has committed itself to increase the share of renewable energy up to 20% of the final consumption by 2020, from 9.2% in 2006 (EC 2009). The same political wave is mounting in several other countries, most notably the United States.