CE Delft supports European institutions, companies, trade organizations and NGOs by providing in-depth, evidence-based and independent research in the field of EU-level climate and energy policies. With our long track record and excellent expertise in the nexus of technology, economy and policy, we are well positioned to deliver sound analyses and concrete recommendations on EU-level policy development on a wide range of issues.
CE Delft’s Energy & Fuels department is strongly experienced in the following topics:
We provide different types of studies across the policy cycle, depending on the client’s needs. These include policy design studies and impact assessments, but also the development of sectoral roadmaps and scenario-based studies ’for transitional technologies. CE Delft adds value through its independent position and its ability to bridge academic research, policymaking and market practice.
Our team has a long track record of conducting studies for European institutions, including DG CLIMA, DG ENER and DG RTD, the European Parliament and the European Environmental Agency. We are part of several international consortia and participate in collaborative research and innovation projects, including under Horizon Europe and LIFE. Furthermore, our clients include European NGOs, think tanks, industry firms and trade associations.
[We welcome opportunities for collaboration in studies, consortia, framework contracts and research initiatives. Please contact Bettina Kampman, manager of the Energy & Fuels Department at CE Delft]
We explore possible designs for future policy instruments and assess their potential impacts. Recent examples include: – A study on several aspects of the revision of the EU ETS, conducted for Natuur&Milieu – A study on inclusion of the chemical sector into CBAM, conducted for Agora Industry – A study on Mainstreaming climate and environmental objectives in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the European Commission (DG CLIMA), together with Ramboll and Ecologic Institute
We assess the technological potential of renewable energy technologies and provide recommendations on how these technologies could be stimulated within the EU’s climate policy framework Recent examples: – A study on the potential of sodium batteries, conducted for the European Economic and Social Committee together with WSP – A study on Energy security of individual renewable energy technologies for the European Commission (DG RTD), performed together with RAND Europe and E3M.
We use scenario-based methodologies to explore the options for the transition of specific technologies or sectors A recent example is our study on Sustainable carbon for aviation and maritime, conducted for the Dutch ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
We contribute to research projects funded through Horizon Europe and the LIFE programme, either as part of a consortium or as a subcontractor to provide specific expertise. Recent examples include: – CE Delft participated in 4I-TRACTION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project. Its main objective was to analyse what a transformative EU climate policy might look like. – CE Delft provided support to the EU LIFE project LIFE4DEGAS, on degassing of tankers in the EU