ReFlex

Introduction:

The objective of this project is to provide a model-supported analysis of the extent to which Austria should achieve its renewable energy goal though increasing domestic energy efficiency and renewable energy or through buying or selling renewable energy (RES) quotas through the RES cooperation mechanisms. The modeling exercise will take into consideration not only direct costs but also macroeconomic impacts and indirect costs of different options. This will enable a comprehensive evaluation of the political choices. In addition, the impacts design and necessary conditions for implementation of the RES cooperation mechanisms will be examined. The research will be accompanied by an Expert Advisory group composed of several European research institutes. The results will be discussed with those engaged in Austrian Energy and Climate policy through a stakeholder process.

Consortium

Joanneum Research (lead)

Technical University Vienna (Energy Economics Group)

University Graz (Wegener Center)

ASSESSING THE ROLE OF COOPERATION MECHANISMS FOR ACHIEVING THE
AUSTRIAN 2020 RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGET (Project ReFlex)

WORKING PAPER
OCTOBER 2012

Die Rolle Kooperationsmechanismen für die Erreichung des österreichischen
2020-Ziels für Erneuerbare Energien

Summary for Policymakers
Oktober 2012
REFLEX Ergebnispräsentation 18.03.2013, TU Wien

Reflex - Ergebnisse
März 2013

The project ReFlex is funded by the Austrian 'Klima- und Energiefonds' and is carried out within the research programme 'ACRP'.

"ReFlex": Assessing flexibility mechanisms for achieving the Austrian 2020 Renewable energy targets