Vulnerable Households in the Energy Transition

Vulnerable Households in the Energy Transition
Author: Rossella Bardazzi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2023-09-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031356845

This open access book explores the energy transition / energy poverty nexus in the European Union, including the implications of the transition and related policies for the household sector. Written by experts on energy economics, energy studies and related fields, it examines the impacts and costs of the energy transition (including those caused by carbon pricing) for the economy and for families in particular. Providing case studies on Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Greece, the contributing authors highlight current overlapping vulnerabilities for households, show the effects of decarbonization policies on relative prices, and discuss strategies for reducing energy poverty while also decarbonizing. Moreover, they address household and consumer vulnerabilities in connection with societal transformations such as demographic changes and the aging populations of Europe and particularly Italy. Given its scope, the book will appeal to scholars and students of energy studies, energy economics and related fields, and to anyone interested in the benefits and costs of the ongoing energy transition.

OECD Economic Surveys: Italy 2011

OECD Economic Surveys: Italy 2011
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2011-05-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9264092854

OECD's periodic economic survey of the Italian economy. This 2011 edition features chapters covering strengthening the economic recovery and fiscal sustainability, the contribution of universities to economic growth, and environmental policy.

The Pillars of the Italian Economy

The Pillars of the Italian Economy
Author: Marco Fortis
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2016-10-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319401866

This book offers a detailed analysis of the key sectors in the Italian economy, with the focus especially on areas in which the economy excels, such as the automatic packaging machinery sector, pharmaceutical production, the food and wine industry, and tourism. The book explains how, contrary to widespread opinion, Italy is one of the world’s most competitive countries in foreign trade, as confirmed by a new index compiled by Fondazione Edison that highlights its strengths and top traded products. The main characteristics of the Italian productive system, which is primarily composed of SMEs, are documented, and a map illustrating the importance of the various industrial districts is proposed, identifying their sectors of specialization, historical roots, and development. The principal steps in Italy’s industrialization over the past 150 years are then outlined, in particular for the manufacturing system – the main driver of Italian exports. In-depth analyses of the mechanical industry and the machinery sector follow. In combining meticulous analysis of statistical data with a historical perspective, this book will appeal to all with an interest in the Italian economy.

The Welfare Effects of Carbon Taxation on Italian Households

The Welfare Effects of Carbon Taxation on Italian Households
Author: Silvia Tiezzi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN:

We simulate the welfare effects of the Carbon-Energy Tax introduced in Italy at the beginning of 1999 which asks for smooth increases, over a number of years, in the prices of most fossil fuels. The welfare effects have been calculated using True Cost of Living index numbers and their parameters have been obtained through estimation of a demand system, using households-data from 1985 to 1996. The welfare loss at the aggregate level turns out to be quite substantial and affects Italian households in a non-negligible way, but the distribution of welfare losses across different levels of total monthly expenditures does not allow sustaining the regressivity of Carbon taxation, as the effect becomes bigger as we move up the income distribution. This evidence might encourage the use of Carbon Taxes as cost-effective instruments of environmental policy, especially after the recent negotiations on Climate Change. However, other important implications of Carbon taxation such as those on competitiveness and the environmental impact are not assessed in this study.

Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research

Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research
Author: Manaswita Bose
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1639
Release: 2020-10-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811559554

This book presents selected papers from the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER 2019), providing a comprehensive coverage encompassing all fields and aspects of energy in terms of generation, storage, and distribution. Themes such as optimization of energy systems, energy efficiency, economics, management, and policy, and the interlinkages between energy and environment are included. The contents of this book will be of use to researchers and policy makers alike.

Peak Energy Demand and Demand Side Response

Peak Energy Demand and Demand Side Response
Author: Jacopo Torriti
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317704487

With different intensities, depending on the season, every morning and evening of any weekday there are the same peaks in electricity demand. Peaks can bring about significantly negative environmental and economic impacts. Demand Side Response is a relatively recent solution in Europe which has the potential to reduce peak demand and ease impending capacity shortages. Peak Energy Demand and Demand Side Response presents evidence on a set of Demand Side Response activities, ranging from price-based to incentive-based programmes and policies. Examples are drawn from different programmes for both residential and non-residential sectors of electricity demand, including Time of Use tariffs, Critical Peak Pricing Automated Demand Controllers and Ancillary Services. The book also looks at the actual energy saving impacts of smart meters, the activities which constitute peak demand and the potential opportunities associated with European smart grids and Capacity Markets. This is the first book presenting comprehensive analysis of the impacts, cost benefits and risks associated with Demand Side Response programmes and policies. It should be of interest to students, scholars and policy-makers in the areas of energy, environmental economics and applied economics.