This report documents work completed for the Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) of the European Commission (EC) on energy subsidies and other government interventions in the EU. The work was done by a two-member consortium: Enerdata, the project lead, and Trinomics. It is the latest in a series of DG ENER studies going back to…
DetailsTrinomics, in collaboration with lead partner ADE and with CLIMACT, is proud to share the publication on the evaluation of Belgian international climate finance. The report is the result of a year-long study across Belgium and two of its partner countries for development cooperation: Senegal and Tanzania. It explains how Belgium is tackling the global…
DetailsThis is the question that Trinomics and our partners aimed to answer through the recently finished ESPON EU-TITAN project (“European Territorial Impacts Tackled by improved economic Appraisal of Natural Disasters”). Using innovative methodologies, the project analysed the distribution and territorial patterns of the impacts of four natural hazards that often occur in Europe, namely river floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes. Trinomics’ work specifically focused on…
DetailsThe European Commission (EC) has published a new policy proposal to remove chargers (external power supplies) from the box of new mobile phones. The proposal followed the publication in September 2021 of an Impact Assessment study carried out by Trinomics and IPSOS. The project is a follow-up to the Impact Assessment Study on Common Chargers…
DetailsThe European Commission launched a project to support the innovation analysis required for the European energy transition. In an effort to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050, Europe needs to undergo major transformations in the energy system, increase the energy efficiency and also the share of renewables in energy supply. These changes will require innovations in existing energy technologies, introduction of new ones as well as the development of energy infrastructure for conventional and…
DetailsThe Energy and Climate Governance Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 requires the European Commission (EC) to assess whether the national long-term strategies are adequate for the collective achievement of the objectives and targets of the Energy Union and the long-term Union greenhouse gas (GHG) commitments consistent with the Paris Agreement. It also requires the European Commission to…
DetailsTrinomics is pleased to announce that it is now an official member of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). “The CTCN is the operational arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, hosted by the UN Environment Programme and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)”. It aims at promoting the rapid uptake and transfer of environmentally sound technologies in the fields of climate…
DetailsWith the adoption of the European Green Deal in December 2019, climate change and environmental challenges are now at the top of the EU political agenda. The main objective of the European Green Deal is reaching a climate neutral Europe (that is, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)) by 2050. In order to set the EU…
DetailsThe European Commission (EC) is expected to adopt a common charger solution at EU-level in 2021. In preparation for the new initiative, Trinomics will support DG GROW to assess the economic and environmental impacts deriving from the unbundling of chargers from mobile phones and other portable devices (decoupling). The project is a follow-up to the Impact Assessment Study on Common Chargers of Portable Devices that Trinomics carried out in…
DetailsIn line with the Commissions establishment of the Just Transition Fund, all Member States must prepare one or more territorial just transition plans for 2030. These must be consistent with the National Energy and Climate Plans, and the objective of a climate neutral economy. Support from this fund will be provided based on these Just…
DetailsThe Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, in consultation with European Commission – DG Energy, published a study on the Opportunities for Hydrogen Energy Technologies Considering the National Energy & Climate Plans, prepared by Trinomics together with LBST. The study focuses on the potential and opportunities of renewable hydrogen, produced by electrolysers using renewable electricity…
DetailsTrinomics is now accepting applications for several Senior Consultant roles: An experienced Senior Consultant – Climate Mitigation full-time) to join our EU climate policy team in Rotterdam (NL) or Brussels (BE). The successful applicant will support the cluster manager in further expanding Trinomics’ project portfolio in European and international policy development and assessments in the…
DetailsThe “study on energy storage – contribution to the security of the electricity supply in Europe” developed for the European Commission – DG Energy can now be downloaded. The project aimed to assess the role of the different energy storage technologies in the decarbonisation of the EU electricity system, to evaluate their contribution to…
DetailsTrinomics, together with Ricardo and Tyrsky Consulting, is supporting the European Commission in analysing and presenting the results of two open public consultations that are integral part of the European Green Deal. We invite all citizens and interested stakeholders to share their views on the European Climate Pact and on the 2030 Climate Plan! The consultations are open until 27 May 2020 and 23 June…
DetailsWhat: Expert discussion (public) on industrial transition options, organised by The European CCUS Projects Network When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 time: 9:00 – 17:30 hours Place: Atelier29, Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29, Brussels The European CCUS Projects Network is pleased to invite you to its first public event taking place on March 11th, 2020 in…
DetailsMet het aannemen van de klimaatwet heeft Nederland zich gecommitteerd aan een reductie in broeikasgasuitstoot van 49% in 2030. Om dit doel te realiseren zijn grootschalige veranderingen nodig in alle sectoren in de economie en om deze veranderingen te stimuleren wordt een breed scala aan nieuwe beleidsinstrumenten ingezet. Één van de centrale beleidsinstrumenten in het…
DetailsOn Thursday 24 October, Trinomics senior associate Stephan Slingerland will give a presentation at the German-French Energy Forum “Security of Supply in a European Context”. The presentation, entitled “Energy Technology Dependence in Europe today and tomorrow”, will showcase the project on Energy Technology Dependence carried out by a consortium led by Trinomics for the European…
DetailsTrinomics is looking for a self-motivated Senior Consultant Circular Economy with a rigorous background in and knowledge of circular economy and waste management policies and practices in the European context, strong economic skills and analytical capacity, an eye for detail, the willingness to go that extra mile if necessary, and a desire to work within…
DetailsTrinomics, together with LBST, have been selected to carry out an assignment commissioned by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU). The aim of the study is to assess the opportunities in terms of jobs, growth, environmental sustainability and energy security through the inclusion of hydrogen energy technologies in the National Energy &…
DetailsWould you like to join Trinomics team? We have two new job openings for a Consultant in Climate Change and a Senior Consultant in Climate Change. You can find out more details about our new vacancies in the section Work for us, including full descriptions of the required profiles.
DetailsTrinomics has been selected by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy to review the options to expand the Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production subsidy scheme (SDE++). The existing subsidy scheme (SDE+) stimulates the deployment of renewable energy by providing a feed-in premium. This is in line with its objective to increase the share of…
DetailsBiodiversity is essential for the functioning of ecosystems which we all depend on for our continued well-being. Despite this, habitat loss, diffuse pollution, exploitation of resources and climate change continue to erode ecosystems globally. As a result of these pressures, the EU adopted a Biodiversity Strategy in 2011 which seeks to protect, value and appropriately restore biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides.…
DetailsThe CCUS Projects Network represents and supports major industrial projects under way across Europe in the field of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU). The European Commission recognises these technologies as crucial to achieving 2050 climate targets. With support from the Network’s Secretariat, our members will work together to share…
DetailsAs part of the expansion of our international business operations, we are now looking for an (international) climate finance specialist to join our climate team to support the cluster manager in further expanding Trinomics’ project portfolio in the area of climate mitigation/adaptation finance, climate finance strategies and (international) climate policy development and assessments (such as…
DetailsAs part of the expansion of our international business operations, we are now looking for an (international) climate adaptation specialist to join our climate team to support the cluster manager in further expanding Trinomics’ project portfolio in the area of climate adaptation (finance), climate resilience & vulnerability and (international) climate policy assessments. We are looking…
DetailsPolicy makers have a range of different tools available in the policy toolkit to help deal with our environmental impacts, from ‘command and control’ regulation, to information provision to help people and businesses make more informed decisions. One set of tools sets out to influence the decisions made by individuals, businesses and other actors that…
DetailsThough the state of forests in the EU are generally positive (growing net forest areas, aboveground biomass stocks, good proportion of protected areas and independent verified forest management schemes), global deforestation is still a major concern. Much of this is caused by the international demand for products and commodities from forests. The EU is a large contributor to the deforestation caused by this consumption, being a major global…
DetailsTrinomics is part of a consortium that has been selected as one of the lead providers of climate change expertise to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under their program of support through Communities of Practice (CoP). Together with our partners CowaterSogema (lead), Climatekos, Viresco Solutions and ESSA Technologies, we will provide expertise in five core…
DetailsThe European Commission has launched an open public consultation to collect feedback on different policy measures to promote harmonisation of smartphone chargers. A new Memorandum produced by the industry in 2017 has raised concerns of market fragmentation and problems with charger interoperability, leading to consumer inconvenience and additional waste. Therefore, the Commission wants to explore…
DetailsThe European Commission recently published a report prepared by Trinomics in 2018 which examined the economic value-for-money of EU funding of the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) project. This showed that the EU spending through F4E (Fusion for Energy) of more than €2.2 billion to mid-2017, is having a significant beneficial impact on gross value added and jobs. The spending is supporting successful spin-off companies…
DetailsA Europe-wide knowledge sharing network has received fresh funding from the European Commission to support and inspire major carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects in their efforts to deliver climate action. The revitalised European CCUS Projects Network, which launches its new website today (www.ccusnetwork.eu), will connect industry partners involved in real-life CCUS projects, which…
DetailsVehicles that reach their end of life, if not collected and properly handled, can damage the environment and deteriorate resource efficiency since their valuable materials cannot be recovered and reused. For more than 18 years, the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive regulates how these vehicles should be properly treated in order to improve resource efficiency and…
Details26th – 27th March 2019 Manchester City Football Club, Manchester, UK Green cities are healthy, liveable and resilient to climate and water risks. Investing in nature-based solutions helps cities to tackle flooding, heat stress, drought, poor air quality and unemployment, and helps biodiversity to flourish. Despite increasing awareness of the many benefits of nature-based solutions,…
DetailsIn a world of increased protectionist taunting, the EU remains committed to an open economy and enabling ever freer trade across the globe. Hereby, the European Commission’s ‘Trade for all’ communication highlights the EU’s commitment to guarantee that increased trade does not compromise on sustainability. Negotiations for potential Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand…
DetailsOn February 19th 2019, Trinomics organized a well-attended workshop at the European Parliament on the wider implications of the energy transition. Six speakers were invited to give nuanced perspectives on the subject matter, with ITRE Chair Jerzy Buzek providing opening and closing remarks. The workshop’s presentations focused on: (i) the energy transition and opportunities for EU industries; (ii) the role of hydrogen as a decarbonization catalyst through its beneficial impact on energy flexibility, availability, and security; and, (Iii) the case of the energy transition…
DetailsThe European External Action Service (EEAS) works closely with Member States and the European Commission to implement an effective and coherent EU foreign policy, such as the external dimension of the Energy Union. On February 6th, the EEAS will hold its 10th EU Energy Diplomacy Experts Group Meeting, a follow-up of the EU Energy Diplomacy…
DetailsThe European Commission recently published their staff working document which drew heavily on the key findings from the study on European energy prices, costs and subsidies which was conducted by Trinomics. The report assesses the role of competition in the forming of wholesale & retail energy prices, analyses the impact of the energy bill on households’ budgets & industrial competitiveness and provides an overview of policy instruments such as energy taxation, subsidies and price regulation. Among other findings, our study shows that while EU member states’ wholesale prices for electricity and natural gas are often close…
DetailsThe European Commission is launching a study to determine if new actions are needed to push for common chargers for smartphones and other portable devices. Trinomics is part of the consortium selected to support DG GROW in an impact assessment of possible measures for the harmonisation of smartphone chargers. The European Commission has requested this…
DetailsThe LIFE Programme, the only funding programme exclusively dedicated to environment and climate action, is ending in 2020. The Commission has proposed a new (LIFE) financial programme for the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework. In light of the results of the Impact Assessment accompanying Commission’s proposal for the new Programme, DG Environment wished to reinforce the…
DetailsThe European Commission has recently published a behavioural study on consumers’ engagement in the circular economy, which provides policy-relevant insights to assist with the implementation of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. The study found that consumers were generally willing to engage in circular economy practices, but actual engagement was rather low. While a majority…
DetailsReport: adapt_strat_eval_report_en (3 MB) DG Climate Action published on 12th November 2018 its evaluation of the EU strategy on adaptation to climate change – see here. This evaluation was underpinned by work carried out by Trinomics (as part of a team led by Ricardo E&E and also including IEEP and Wageningen Environmental Research). The evaluation…
DetailsReport: Final gas infrastructure (2 MB) The required sharp decrease in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 may drastically reduce the share of natural gas in the European energy mix. In 2018 Trinomics prepared a study for DG Energy on the role of trans-European gas infrastructure in the light of the 2050 decarbonisation…
DetailsThe Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) was set up by the United Kingdom government, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in December 2015 with a generous budget of £48 million and is set to run until 2020. In essence, the platform serves as a project preparation facility (PPF) seeking to get promising…
DetailsOne of the most awaited outputs of the large H2020 European project ClairCity (Citizen-led air Pollution Reduction in Cities) led by Trinomics has been launched: The ClairCity Skylines online game for Amsterdam. The game (developed by UWE Bristol) is available for Android or iOS – you can download it for free here: http://www.claircity.eu/amsterdam/game-app-2/ As player you are tasked with…
DetailsIt is still long before nuclear fusion can become a reliable and commercially viable source of baseload electricity for our energy mix. It is unlikely that it will, in any way, support the path to deep decarbonization of our economies by 2050. Nonetheless, it can be a crucial stabilizing factor for the continued success of…
DetailsReport: Evaluation of the TEN-E Regulation (4 MB) In 2017 we led the evaluation study of the Trans-European Energy Networks (TEN-E) Regulation, carried out in collaboration with Enerdata, DNV GL and Spark. The TEN-E Regulation identifies priority corridors and thematic areas of trans-European energy infrastructure and provides guidelines for the selection of Projects of Common…
DetailsThe European Commission is preparing a long-term strategy for greenhouse gas emissions reduction in anticipation of the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP24), taking place in Katowice in December 2019. The strategy is being developed in the context of the full framework of existing EU policies and strategies, but it must also…
DetailsOur consortium is awarded with the assignment to analyse and aggregate the Member States’ information on climate finance for the European Commission (DG Climate Action) for 2017 and 2018. The consortium is led by Oeko Institute, supported by Trinomics and Ricardo-AEA. Article 16 of the EU greenhouse gas Monitoring Mechanism Regulation (MMR) requires Member States…
DetailsTrinomics and its partners have completed the study ‘Building the investment community for innovative energy technology projects’ for the European Commission, DG Energy. The overall objective of this study was to contribute to increasing the volume of investment in innovative energy technology solutions by developing investment partnerships (i.e. the investment community). The realization of such…
DetailsReport: Impacts of circular economy on policies on the labour market (5 MB) The transition towards a circular economy has been set in motion. National policy frameworks are being developed and the European Commission adopted the Circular Economy Package in December 2015. By 2018, several actions mentioned in this package have been adopted or initiated.…
DetailsReport: Study to monitor the economic development of the collaborative economy at sector level in the 28 EU Member States (4 MB) Collaborative economy business models are growing strongly in Europe and are changing the lives of its citizens. More and more often, we share do-it-yourself equipment with neighbours we met via a smartphone app, rent…
DetailsIn 2015, the European Commission launched a two-year project with the objective to improve the modelling of the interactions of European energy and climate policy within the real economy. This major project was led by Cambridge Econometrics and included E3Modelling and Trinomics as partners. In particular, the study aimed to extend two global energy-economy-environment models, to…
DetailsThe Commission has recently published a proposal for a new LIFE Programme for the next period (2021-2027). The LIFE programme is the only EU fund exclusively dedicated to the environment and climate action that co-finances small-scale projects with high EU added value. The new proposal for a regulation was based on the result of an…
DetailsThe five-year ‘RECREATE‘ project in which Trinomics participated has just held its final conference. It provides a suite of recommendations for the future of research and innovation in the European Union in the field of resources, raw materials and climate. The project results include ten short policy briefs with main findings, an innovation systems scoreboard,…
DetailsFor the third year in a row, Trinomics has supported the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the analysis and reporting on private climate finance that has been mobilised by the Netherlands. The results are now published on the website of the Government of the Netherlands. The report is one of the background documents to the Annual Report of…
DetailsAs part of the evaluation of the 7th Environmental Action Programme (7th EAP), our colleague Rob Williams (senior expert on energy and the environment) will be speaking at a conference in Vienna concerning future EU environmental policy. He will participate as a panellist in the discussion on “State of Environment and Challenges for the next…
DetailsTrinomics is helping DG Environment and DG Climate Action to evaluate the 7th Environment Action Programme to see what worked well, and what could have worked better. The Evaluation focuses on the structure and strategic role played by the 7th EAP and asks how it helped to deliver a better environment in practice. In line…
Details(For Spanish version, please scroll down) The Paris Climate Agreement saw the establishment of a new multilateral source of finance for projects directed at mitigating and adopting to climate change in developing countries: the Green Climate Fund (GCF). In the framework of the ‘GCF Readiness Programme’, formed subsequent to the fund’s creation by the United…
DetailsThree European projects are presenting a united front in Brussels during EU Green Week, 21 – 25th May 2018. ClairCity (Citizen-Led Air Pollution Reduction in Cities), iSCAPE (Improving the Smart Control of Air Pollution in Europe) and ICARUS (Integrated Climate forcing and Air pollution Reduction in Urban Systems) are hosting a joint stand in the…
DetailsLast week we kicked off a new project for the European Commission (DG Environment) within the topic of environmental policy. The assignment concerns a Fitness Check (evaluation) of the various directives forming the backbone of EU Freshwater Policy, including – but not limited to – the Water Framework Directive and the Floods Directive. This evaluation will result…
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