Studies & Projects

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Bauarbeiter dämmen ein Haus

Background paper for a buildings strategy for climate neutrality

2023
 | Project

How can existing buildings become climate-neutral by 2045? On behalf of the BMWK, we devel-oped scenarios and develop measures.

Windkraftanlagenbau mit riesigen Kränen in einem neuen Windpark

Accelerated climate protection does pay off

2023
 | Project

If the expansion of renewable energy and the implementation of efficiency measures are ac-celerated, electricity prices will fall more quickly, and the GDP will grow faster. These were the findings of our short study for the INSM.

Eine begrünte Dachfläche mit Solaranlagen

Overall impact of climate change, mitigation and adaptation on the German economy

ongoing
 | Project

For the first time, an expert report for the Federal Ministry of Economics will jointly assess the economic impact of climate change, mitigation and adaptation.

Windrad im Aufbau

DG REGIO – Evaluation of the European Green Deal

ongoing
 | Project

How effective has the EU cohesion policy been in driving green change in Europe? This and other questions are being investigated jointly with COWI, Milieu, and CSIL, on behalf of the European Commission (DG REGIO).

Fassaden von sanierten und sanierungsbedürftigen Haeusern

Policy Paper MEPS: Minimum efficiency standards for existing buildings

2023
 | Project

Energy-efficient building renovation is an important part of achieving climate protection goals in the buildings sector. A brief summary of the role of MEPS within this context.

Ein Windrad steht auf einem flachen Feld

11th Energy Transition Monitoring

2023
 | Project

Our data shows: As the expansion of renewable energies has been particularly paralysed, a lot still needs to happen in the coming years if Germany is to achieve its energy and climate goals.

Solaranlage für Fernwärme

Regulation of third-party access to heating networks

2022
 | Project

The EU Commission wants to make third-party access to district heating networks mandatory. We assessed the consequences for Germany and the possible contribution to decarbonisation on behalf of the BMWK.

Mann an einer Tanksäule

Evaluation and further development of the national Emissions Trading System (nETS)

2022
 | Project

On behalf of the Federal Environment Agency, we are developing suitable approaches for the impact assessment of the nETS together with the FÖS and the DIW.

Kurier verpackt Kartons im Transporter und bereitet sie für die Lieferung vor

Impact of e-commerce on CO2 emissions and air pollution

2022
 | Project

We examined retail transport chains for the EU Commission. For the environment, long-distance transport to the EU and the “last mile” play a crucial role.

Nahaufnahme der Ladestation

Eleven measures to achieve 2030 climate target

2022
 | Project

Germany risks not hitting its 2030 climate objectives. The Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft proposes eleven measures. We assessed their impact on climate protection in the transport and building sectors.

Wärmepumpenraum im Gewerbegebäude

Close-up on heat pumps

2022
 | Project

Due to increased gas prices, heat pumps are significantly more economical than fossil fuel heaters for average renovated apartment buildings.

Fabrikproduktion von Dachziegeln und Baumaterialien

Disruption to gas supply – consequences for the brick industry

2022
 | Project

A study of the production, value-added, and price effects on and through the brick and tile industry in Germany for the Federal Association of the German Brick and Tile Industry.

Fingerzeig, um Stromzähler abzulesen

Electricity price forecast

2022
 | Project

How will the price of electricity develop over the next few years? A scenario calculation of wholesale electricity prices for the vbw.

Jung und Alt stehen in einer Reihe und lachen zusammen

No generational conflict: Young and old are primarily looking for security.

2022
 | Project

Study compares “boomers” and Generation Z: high need for security for young and old alike.

LKW in München

Munich’s Logistics Concept

ongoing
 | Project

How can logistics transport in Munich be structured more considerately and sustainably? Together with KE Consult and SSP Consult we develop a logistics concept.

Zahlreiche Offshore-Windräder vor bewölktem Himmel

Green finance's contribution to achieving climate neutrality in Germany

2022
 | Project

What is the public share of climate protection investment? An investigation for the KfW.

Versuche mit einer Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzelle in einem Labor

Innovation & Technology Centre for hydrogen

2021
 | Project

The BMDV (Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport) wants to promote an innovation and technology centre for hydrogen. Prognos and their partner evaluate the concepts of four German regions and conduct feasibility studies.

Blick auf Stahlrohrleitung in einer Ölraffinerie

Halt to Russian gas supply – consequences for German industry

2022
 | Project

A new scenario commissioned by the vbw (Bavarian Industry Association) shows what German industry could face if Russia stopped supplying gas.

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