Energy policy
Using LEAP to achieve Green House Gas (GHG) reduction targets
This case study uses the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) Tool to create a model of Vermont to explore scenarios that achieve the Green House Gas (GHG) reduction targets for 2025, 2030 and 2050 set out in the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act.
Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP)
LEAP, the Low Emissions Analysis Platform, is a widely-used software tool for energy policy analysis and climate change mitigation assessment developed at the Stockholm Environment Institute.
Four ways to step up environmental ambitions during Sweden’s EU presidency
Explore four specific propositions for the incoming Swedish government to consider as it develops Sweden’s priorities for the presidency in this opinion piece. These cover the energy crisis, green trade, transboundary climate impacts, and consumption-based emissions.
Key reports for the CC&E Network 2017-2018
These publications provide insights and learning on key topics in climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development, and highlight areas for future research and policy development.
Key reports for the CC&E Network 2014-2016
These publications provide insights and learning on key topics in climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development, and highlight areas for future research and policy development.
INSIDE STORY: Supporting the subnational development of renewable energy – Lessons from West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
This Inside Story discusses the policy measures recommended for the development of renewable energy by independent power producers (IPPs) in Indonesia.
Towards 100% sustainable energy on the Caribbean island of Saba
This case study examines Saba’s journey towards 100% sustainable energy, including its historical context, an overview of the electricity sector, policy objectives, budget and replicability.
Energy
Key Messages Temperature is one of the major drivers of energy demand in Europe, affecting summer cooling and winter heating,...
Seizing the sunshine – Barbados’ thriving solar water heater industry
This ‘Inside story on climate compatible development’ explores the factors that encouraged Barbados’ homes and businesses to establish and expand their use of solar water heating – and the lessons for other small, fossil fuel-dependent countries.
Mitigation and adaptation: the LEAP tool for assessing emissions-energy trade-offs
LEAP (Low Emissions Analysis Platform) is a powerful, versatile software system for integrated energy planning and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation assessment. LEAP was previously known as the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning tool.