Cover -- Erstes Kapitel: Einführung -- Zweites Kapitel: Gründe für die Förderung erneuerbarer Energien -- A. Klima- und Umweltschutz, nachhaltige Energieversorgung -- I. Klimaschutz -- II. Umweltschutz -- III. Nachhaltigkeit -- B. Zwischenstaatliche Verpflichtungen -- I. Völkerrechtliche...

Introduction / Elin Lerum Boasson, Merethe Dotterud Leiren and Jørgen Wettestad -- Comparing renewable support mixes / Elin Lerum Boasson and Merethe Dotterud Leiren -- A dynamic multi-field approach / Elin Lerum Boasson -- Europeanization of renewables support / Elin Lerum Boasson -- Germany :...

The European Union is attempting to develop a common energy policy, despite many difficulties in the past and current uncertainties. This book examines the evolution of energy policy in a number of European states, analysing the similarities and differences in approach across the Union. In...

Box 1 Carbon taxes versus cap-and-trade schemes -- Box 2 Institutions matter -- Box 3 The natural monopoly problem -- Figure 1 EU28's gross inland consumption of energy by source (2013, left panel) and gross electricity generation by source (2013, right panel) -- Figure 2 Transmission and...

Europeans need secure, sustainable and affordable energy. Our way of life is such that energy is vital for essential day-to-day services, without which we and our businesses cannot function. We need it for our lighting, heating, transport and industrial output. In addition to our basic needs we...

Europeans need secure, sustainable and affordable energy. Our way of life is such that energy is vital for essential day-to-day services, without which we and our businesses cannot function. We need it for our lighting, heating, transport and industrial output. In addition to our basic needs we...