Tag Archives: Energy economics

Three Major Energy Themes to Watch in 2014

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Against a backdrop of surging subsidy deficits and public outcry against escalating energy bills, policymakers are faced with tough decisions as they debate ways to support green growth. Yet despite...
    






Germany’s Energy Goes Kaput, Threatening Economic Stability

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If you want to do something big, you have to start small; and German innovation is well known around the world. Yet when it comes to energy policy, the country looks to have placed the cart before...
    






5 Big Energy Stories Of 2013

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The U.S. is awash in oil and natural gas. China’s air pollution is so bad some cities were nearly shut down. A massive typhoon wreaked havoc in the Philippines. These are some of the top stories of...
    






Fisker’s Bankruptcy Reminds Us Fossil Fuels Are Here To Stay

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Last month, electric car start-up Fisker Automobile became the latest government-backed green energy company to file for bankruptcy. The carmaker was the recipient of a half-billion dollar loan from...
    






Why the UK needs to lead from the front on cutting emissions

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Last week, the UK government’s advisory Committee on Climate Change told the government it had no justification to lower its ambitions to cut carbon emissions. The statement from the Committee,...