Regulation of third-party access to heating networks
2022
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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.
Evaluation and further development of the national Emissions Trading System (nETS)
2022
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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.
Cost model for the disposal of single-use plastics
2022
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Disposal of single-use plastics will be the responsibility of manufacturers in the EU in the future. With the German Environment Agency in Dessau, a team by Wuppertal-Institute, INFA and Prognos is developing a cost model.
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.
Impact of e-commerce on CO2 emissions and air pollution
2022
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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.
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.
Disruption to gas supply – consequences for the brick industry
2022
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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.
Estimation of costs resulting from climate change in Germany
2022
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Heatwave, drought, floods – for the BMWK and BMUV we have systematically combined the quantifiable costs of extreme weather events in Germany since 2000 and supplemented them with detailed studies.
Prognos is one of the oldest economic research centres in Europe. Founded at the University of Basel, Prognos experts have been conducting research for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors since 1959 – politically independent, scientifically sound.
