Commissioned by EURIMA (European Insulation Manufacturers Association) we have created a new study, analyzing U-values (insulation thickness) for a better energy performance of European buildings. The study provides findings for 100 European cities. Aim of the study is to contribute to the discussion of policy makers when reconsidering national regulations. The study reveals that there is significant room for improvement of standards.

For CRIEPI (Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan) we compared the energy efficiency of fossil-fired power generation for Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Nordic countries, South Korea, United Kingdom and Ireland, and United States.

This report has been written by Ecofys and Spinconsult at the request of EnergieNed and the Dutch Ministries of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment and Economic Affairs. The assessment focused on the chances for carbon capture and storage (CCS) at coal power plants in the Netherlands.

For WWF International Ecofys made an assessment of policies and measures in G8 plus 5 countries, with recommendations for decision makers at national and international level.

Ecofys conducted an initial assessment of the draft National Allocation Plans (NAPs) for the 2nd phase of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) due to run from 2008 to 2012. The focus is on Member State progress towards Kyoto targets and the level of the cap relative to Business as Usual (BAU) emission developments. The assessment was based on draft and notified versions of NAPs from 18 out of 25 EU Member States plus Romania and Bulgaria who will join the scheme from 2007.

For CRIEPI (Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan) we comparedthe energy efficiency of fossil-fired power generation for Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Nordic countries, South Korea, United Kingdom and Ireland, and United States. Additionally the effects of flue gas cleaning (denitrification and desulphurisation) on power generation efficiency are assessed.

For Greenpeace France, Ecofys provided an independent assessment for European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) sectors in France in phase II of the EU ETS according to the objective of the Emissions Trading Directive using the projection data publicly available as of March 2006.

Ecofys investigated for Eurima, the European insulation manufacturers association, the impact of the EPBD and possible extensions on the building stock of the investigated new EU Member States. The study demonstrates that compared with the building stock of the long standing EU-15, the average of the building stock in the new Member States can be characterized by a lack of maintenance resulting in an urgent need for refurbishment.

This report provides an overview of the progress made on the European market for renewable energy sources for the EU-25 member states. The results and analysis describe the situation at the end of 2004.

Comparison of the climate performance of the G8 countries. The report gives information on emissions, projections and climate policies for Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom and United States of America. Includes background information for China, Brazil, India, Mexico, and South Africa.

This study addresses the relevance of SF6 electrical equipment in past, current and future greenhouse gas reduction efforts. The analysis was carried out by Ecofys on request of CAPIEL, the Coordinating Committee for the Associations of Manufacturers of Industrial Electrical Switchgear and Controlgear in the European Union in cooperation with the Union of the Electricity Industry, EURELECTRIC representing the main utilities in the European Union.

This report reviews the environmental impact of the casing drilling Land Offshore Containerised (LOC250) oil drilling installation to the environmental impact of a “standard” drilling installation. The investigation focus on polluting gases within the three primary activities of a drilling installation (emissions related to transport, construction and operation).

The Triptych approach is a method to share greenhouse gas emission allowances among a group of countries, based on sectoral considerations. It has been first proposed 1997 to share the Kyoto targets for 2008 to 2012 among the EU member states. Since 1997, the methodology has been updated several times. This report provides a review of the different Triptych methodologies and describes a new update, including its application on a global level until 2050 (2100).

This study, commissioned by the UK Department for Trade and Industry and Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, contains the details of in-depth research into member states' National Allocation Plans. The report draws some high-level conclusion as well as providing details of the analysis used to measure NAPs against the EU ETS directive's criteria. The study covers NAPs that had been submitted to the European Commission in final form by the end of July 2004.

Ecofys conducted research for Greenpeace on the possibilities for reducing electricity consumption to prevent the need for the construction of a 1000 MegaWatt (MW) power plant in the Nethernlands.  A summary is available in English.  The full report was published in Dutch.

Ecofys conducted a study on the impact of the European Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings. The study was carried out for EURIMA (the European Insulation Manufacturers Association) and EuroACE (the European Alliance of Companies for Energy Efficiency in Buildings). The findings are presented in this report.

Ecofys wrote this market report in cooperation with Reuters Business Insight. The report provides a detailed analysis of the market, revealing the strategies that will enable you to market biomass electricity alongside other green energy sources. By using the Dutch biomass market as a case study, this report will enable you to identify the key profit opportunities to be derived from biomass energy.

For the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment (VROM) Ecofys investigated the questions that had arisen around the implementation of the recent European biofuel directive. The findings are presented in this report.

Ecofys wrote this market report in cooperation with Reuters Business Insight. The report evaluates current national green energy markets and assesses the future for a Pan-European renewable electricity market.

Ecofys wrote this market report in cooperation with Reuters Business Insight. The report examines the burgeoning emissions trade market in detail, providing analyses and actionable advice to enable you to develop the best carbon strategies.

For EURIMA , the European Insulation Manufacturers Association, Ecofys investigated the contribution of thermal insulation to the reduction of energy consumption and the related CO2 emissions in the building sector.

Ecofys wrote this market report in cooperation with Reuters Business Insight. Focusing on the impact of new policies and the key issues such as certification and labelling, this report evaluates the current European green energy market and identifies the main areas for growth and development to 2010.

This report presents the results of a study for the EU. The study aimed at identifying the least-cost packages of policies and measures for meeting the EU's greenhous gas reduction target under the Kyoto Protocol.