ECN: About us
About ECN Policy Studies
ECN Policy Studies provides knowledge and strategies that matter for a sustainable energy future. The 65 researchers in the unit have a background in a variety of disciplines such as social science, engineering, economics and environmental sciences, and collaborate in project teams to address energy and climate policy challenges using quantitative tools and qualitative analysis.
The unit is led by Remko Ybema and organized in six research groups.
Projections, Evaluations and Industry group
| integrated studies on energy and emission policy - energy use projections - energy efficiency monitoring - data and information services – Dutch climate policy. Group manager: Ton van Dril |
| policy instruments for renewable energy - renewable heat - biofuels - offshore wind - intermittency and grid integration. Group manager: Paul van den Oosterkamp |
Energy Production, Networks and Markets group
| energy production and supply - regulation of gas and electricity markets - power grids - energy security of supply - CO2 capture and storage. Group manager: Paul Koutstaal |
Energy in Transport and Buildings group
| drivers and policies around energy use - technological and behavioural issues in the transportation and building sectors. Group manager: Martine Uyterlinde |
Energy Innovation and Society group
| long-term global projections of the energy system - technology learning and innovation policy - public perception of technologies - behavioural issues Group manager: Marc Londo |
International energy and climate policy group
| energy and development, international climate policy - carbon markets - capacity building and technical assistance. Interim group manager: Martine Uyterlinde |
