Studies & Projects

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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.

Ein großer Haufen Schrottautos

Sustainable end-of-life vehicle recycling

ongoing
 | Project

Circular economy in practice: As part of the MaterialLoop project, we have been working with Audi and TSR on how more materials from end-of-life vehicles can be used in the production of new vehicles.

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).

Geschäftsfrau mit einem Tablet

Germany’s business model 2023

2023
 | Project

Why politicians and companies need to act consistently - and how they can do so. Joint study with BayernLB.

Vater und seine Tochter in einem Supermarkt.

Inflation – extra burden and relief for family households

2022
 | Project

Calculations on inflation-related additional private household expenditure and the work of the Federal Government's relief package.

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.

Person sitzt am Laptop und arbeitet an Unterlagen

Bureaucracy costs in a European comparison

ongoing
 | Project

In which country is the implementation of EU law the most streamlined? Our study compares the bureaucratic burden on companies and develops initial proposals.

LKWs stehen vor großer Lagerhalle

The effects of Chinese subsidies on Germany

2022
 | Project

Prognos examined the potential impact of Chinese subsidy practices on Germany in three core sectors of the German economy.

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.

Rentner nutzen ein Tablet

Evaluation of EU funding programme for the development of digital solutions for older people

2022
 | Project

Digital solutions can make life easier for older people. The EU's Active and Assisted Living Programme (AAL2) has actively contributed to the development of novel solutions.

Junger Mann mit VR-Brille

Innovation strategy for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

2022
 | Project

Innovation is more and more frequently emerging across regions and industries. Together with IMP³ROVE, we developed a strategy for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region (MRH) including out-standing innovation projects.

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.

An einem Strand lieg viel Plastikmüll

Cost model for the disposal of single-use plastics

2022
 | Project

Manufacturers will have to pay the costs of collecting and disposing of single-use plastic products through a special levy. We developed a cost model for the Federal Environment Agency.

Zwei Personen mit Schutzhelmen schauen auf Frachtcontainer und tauschen sich aus.

Resilient supply chains in the EU

2022
 | Project

What are possible solutions when supply chains are disrupted due to external shocks? A survey conducted for the European Commission as part of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform provides answers.

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.

Konstruktion aus Fiberglas-Netzwerk

Innovation Index Germany

2022
 | Project

How does the expansion of the digital infrastructure affect regional innovation strength? The IID.2022 provides clarification.

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.

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Das Matterhorn im Sonnenschein