Search for dissertations about: "Emissions Trading"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words Emissions Trading.
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21. Process Industry Energy Projects in a Climate Change Conscious Economy
Abstract : Most industrial process plants consume large amounts of energy (usually in the form of steam and electricity) to produce demanded goods, such as beer or paper. However, combustion of fossil fuels has negative external effects on the Earths climate. READ MORE
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22. Industrial energy efficiency improvement – the role of policy and evaluation
Abstract : At EU and to a varying degree at Member State (MS) level, industrial energy efficiency improvement (EEI) is considered an attractive means for reaching political objectives of different dimensions, not least environmental. For energy-intensive manufacturing industry in particular, EEI can lead to cost reductions, improved profitability and competitiveness. READ MORE
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23. The economics of power generation and climate policy
Abstract : This thesis consists of an introduction and six self-contained papers addressing the economics of electric power generation and climate policy. Paper I explores systematically the use of spatial econometric techniques in testing for convergence of CO2 emissions per capita across countries. READ MORE
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24. Assessment of local food distribution : challenges and possibilities for logistics development
Abstract : There is increasing interest in local food, as consumers feel confidence in such food. Local food has good opportunities to fulfil quality aspects/requirements of transparency and traceability in the supply chain due to the possibilities for direct interaction between producers and consumers. READ MORE
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25. Energy efficiency and firm performance : evidence from Swedish industry
Abstract : This thesis sheds light on different aspects of the performance of Swedish industrial firms. To this end, the analysis defines and measures energy efficiency in an economic context, as well as investigating the implicit relationships between energy efficiency and other firm performance metrics – productivity and environmental performance. READ MORE