Recent Major Projects  

Commercially Published Books and Reports  

The following titles are commercially published. You should be able to order them from your local bookstore or the distributors. Except for the most recent book (Kluwer), all these publications since 1993 have been published by RIIA and Earthscan, London, with global distribution (outside the EU) by the Brookings Institution Press and can also be bought on the spot at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (RIIA), 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE. See the bottom of this section for ordering information.

BOOKS

B13 - Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M., (2008), Delivering a Low-Carbon Electricity System, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

B12 - Metz, B., Hulme, M., Grubb, M., et al., (2005), Climate policy options post-2012 : European strategy, technology and adaptation after Kyoto, London, Earthscan

B11 - Brack, D., Grubb, M., Windram, C., et al., (2000), International trade and climate change policies, London, RIIA/ Earthscan

B10 - Gupta, J. and M. Grubb (2000). Climate change and European leadership : a sustainable role for Europe? Dordrecht, Boston, Kluwer Academic.

B09 - Grubb, M., C. Vrolijk, et al. (1999). The Kyoto protocol : a guide and assessment. London, Royal Institute of International Affairs Energy and Environmental Programme.

B08 - Grubb, M. and R. Vigotti (1997). Renewable energy strategies for Europe: Electricity systems and primary energy sources. London, Royal Institute of International Affairs Energy and Environmental Programme.

B07 - Grubb, M., J. V. Mitchell, et al. (1996). The new geopolitics of energy. London, Riia 1996.

B06 - Grubb, M. (1995). Renewable energy strategies for Europe : foundations and context, RIIA/Earthscan.

B05, - Garwin Richard, L., Grubb, M. and Matanle, E., (1994), Managing the plutonium surplus : applications and technical options : NATO advanced research workshop : Papers, Dordrecht ; London, Kluwer

B04 - Grubb, M. (1993). The Earth Summit agreements : a guide and assessment ; an analysis of the Rio '92 UN Conference on Environment and Development. London, Earthscan and the Energy and Environmental Programme of the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

B03 - Grubb, M. (1992). Emerging energy technologies : impacts and policy implications. Aldershot, Dartmouth Publishing Group 1992.

B02 - Grubb, M. (1991). Energy policies and the greenhouse effect. Vol.2, Country studies and technical options ; Michael Grubb ... [et al.]. Aldershot, The Royal Institute of International Affairs/Dartmouth.

B01 - Grubb, M. (1990). Energy policies and the greenhouse effect. Vol.1, Policy appraisal ; Michael Grubb. Aldershot, The Royal Institute of International Affairs/Dartmouth.

REPORTS

R17, - Grubb, M., Brewer, T., Sato, M., Heilmayr, R., and Fazekas, D., (2009), Climate Policy and Industrial Competitiveness: Ten Insights from Europe on the EU Emissions Trading System, Climate Strategies, Available Here

R16, - Carbon Trust, (2009), Global Carbon Mechanisms: Emerging Lessons and Implications, Available Here

R15, - Grubb, M., (2008), Energy and Climate: Opportunities for the G-8, Climate Strategies  Download PDF

R14, - Barker, T., Bashmakov, I., Bernstein, L., et al., (2007), Summary for Policymakers IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, WorkingGroup III, Download PDF

R13, - Grubb, M., and The Carbon Trust,, (2006), Allocation and competitiveness in the EU Emissions Trading System: Options for Phase II and beyond, London, The Carbon Trust. Available Here

R12 - Grubb, M. and J. Wilde (2005). The UK climate change programme: potential evolution for the business and public sector, The Carbon Trust. Available Here

R11 - Grubb, M. (2005). The Climate Change Challenge: Scientific Evidence and Implications, The Carbon Trust. Available Here

R10 - Grubb, M. and J. Wilde (2004). The European Emissions Trading Scheme: Implications for Industrial Competitiveness, The Carbon Trust. Available Here

R09 - Grubb, M. (2002). Britannia Waived the Rules: the UK and European climate change policy. New Economy. Blackwells.

R08, - Grubb, M., I., H., J., H., et al., (1998), Climate Change and the Energy Sector: A country-by-country analysis of national programmes Volume 3: The Economies in Transition, London, Financial Times Energy Publishing

R07, - Anderson, D., Grubb, M., Royal Institute of International, A., et al., (1997), Controlling carbon and sulphur : joint implementation and trading initiatives : proceedings of the 10th RIIA/IAEE/BIEE International Energy Conference, Chatham House, London, 5-6 December 1996, London, Royal Institute of International Affairs

R06 - Anderson, D., M. Grubb, et al. (1997). Climate change and the energy sector : a country-by-country analysis of national programmes. London, Financial Times Energy Publishing.

R05 - Anderson, D., M. Grubb, et al. (1997). Climate change and the energy sector : a country-by-country analysis of national programmes. London, Financial Times Energy Publishing.

R04 - Grubb, M., et al. (1996). Northeast Asian energy and the global context, RIIA/ Korea  Energy Economics Institute

R03 - Grubb, M. and p. Royal Institute of International Affairs. Energy and environmental (1995). The Berlin climate conference : outcome and implications. London, Royal Institute of International Affairs.

R02 - Bergesen, H. O., M. Grubb, et al. (1994). Implementing the European Co2 Commitment: A Joint Policy Proposal  Prentice Hall & IBD.

R01 - Grubb, M. and Royal Institute of International Affairs. Energy and Environmental Programme. (1989). The greenhouse effect : negotiating targets. London, Royal Institute of International Affairs: viii,56p. Availavble at: http://www.ciesin.org/docs/003-085/003-085.html

BOOK/REPORT CHAPTERS

BC23, - Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M., (2008), A low-carbon electricity sector for the UK: what can be done and how much will it cost?, Delivering a low-carbon electricity system: Technologies, Economics and Policy, M. Grubb, T. Jamasb and M. Pollitt, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

BC22, - Grubb, M., Haj-Hasan, N. and Newberry, D., (2008), Accelerating innovation and strategic deployment in UK electricity: applications to renewable energy, Delivering a low-carbon electricity system: Technologies, Economics and Policy, M. Grubb, T. Jamasb and M. Pollitt, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

BC21, - Grubb, M. and Newberry, D., (2008), Pricing carbon for electricity generation: national and international dimensions, Delivering a low-carbon electricity system: Technologies, Economics and Policy, D. Grubb, T. Jamasb and M. Pollitt, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

BC20, - Grubb, M. and Wilde, J., (2008), Enhancing the efficient use of electricity in the business and public sectors, Delivering a low-carbon electricity system: Technologies, Economics and Policy, M. Grubb, T. Jamasb and M. Pollitt, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

BC19, - Grubb, M., Jamasb, T. and Pollitt, M., (2008), A low-carbon electricity sector for the UK: issues and options, Delivering a low-carbon electricity system: Technologies, Economics and Policy, M. Grubb, T. Jamasb and M. Pollitt, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

BC18 - Grubb, M. (2007). Climate Change Impacts, Energy, and Development . Forthcoming in Annual World Bank Conference on Development Economics 2007, The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The World Bank. Download PDF

BC17 - Grubb, M. (2004). The Economics of the Kyoto Protocol. The Economics of Climate Change. W. Owen and N. Hanley. London, Routledge. Download PDF

BC16, - Grubb, M., (2000), The Evolution of European Energy Policy, The Evolution of European Energy Policy, C. a. W. Hernandez, G,

BC15, - Grubb, M., (2000), Governing the Global Commons: An Assessment of Kyoto, Debates on Issues of Our Common Future., W. Krull, Gottingen,

BC14 - Grubb, M. (1999). Global warming in an international context. Environmental Issues for the Gulf: Oil water and sustainable development. P. Kassler. London, RIIA/Brookings.

BC13 - Grubb, M. (1997). Emissions trading in the context of the climate change negotiations. Controlling carbon and sulphur: joint implementation and trading initiatives. D. Anderson and M. Grubb, RIIA/Brookings.

BC12 - Grubb, M. (1996). The rise of climate change. The New Geopolitics of Energy. J. Mitchell, P. Beck and M. Grubb. London, RIIA/Earthscan.

BC11 - Grubb, M. (1995). European Climate Change Policy in a Global Context. The Green Globe Yearbook 1995, Oxford Univeristy Press. Download PDF

BC10 - Grubb, M. (1996). On the differentiation of Annex 1 national commitments. Sharing the Effort: Options for differentiating commitments on climate change. Patterson and M. Grubb. London, RIIA.

BC09 - Grubb, M. (1995). From Rio to Kyoto via Berlin: Climate Change and the prospects for international action. The emerging international regime for climate change. D. Anderson and M. Grubb. London, RIIA.

BC08, - Grubb, M., (1995), Asymmetrical price elasticities in energy demand, Global Warming and Energy Demand, T. S. . Barker, Ekins, P and Johnstone, N, London, Routledge

BC07 - Grubb, M., H. O. Bergesen, et al. (1994). Implementing the European CO2 Commitment: a Joint Policy Proposal. London, RIIA.

BC06 - Grubb, M. (1994). Global Policies for Global Problems. Economic Policies for Sustainable Development. Sturmer, Kluwer.

BC05, - Sebenius, M. G. a. J., (1992), Participation, Allocation and Adaptability in International Tradeable Emission Permit Systems for Greenhouse Gas Control, Climate Change: Designing a Tradeable Permit System, Paris, OECD

BC04, - Michael Grubb, J. S., Antonio Magalhaes and Susan Subak, (1992), Sharing the Burden, Confronting Climate Change: Risks, Implications and Responses, I. Mintzer, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press

BC03, - Grubb, M., (1992), Options for an International Agreement, Combating Global Warming: A Global System of Tradable Carbon Emission Entitlements, S. Barrett, Geneva, UNCTAD

BC02, - Grubb, M. and Rose, A, (1992), Introduction: Nature of the issue and policy options, Combating Global Warming : A Global System of Tradable Carbon Emission Entitlements, S. Barrett, Geneva, UNCTAD

BC01 - Grubb, M. and N. Meyer (1992). Wind energy: resources, systems, strategies. Renewable Energy: Sources for Fuels and Electricity. e. a. Johansson. Washington, Island Press.

Titles pre-1993 (Negotiating Targets, and the books on Energy Policies and the Greenhouse Effect) should be ordered directly from the Sustainable Development Programme at RIIA (Tel: +44 (0)207 957 5711): academic discounts are available on these. If RIIA are unable to help, email tjl40@cam.ac.uk. Titles from 1993 onwards may be ordered from Earthscan or Plymbridge for orders in the EU, or from the Brookings Institution Press for orders in North America. Elsewhere, they may be ordered from either of these distributors.

Plymbridge: +44 1752 202 301 (Tel); +44 1752 202 333 (Fax)
Brookings: +1 800 275 1447 (Tel); 202 797 6004 (Fax)

Published Refereed Research Journal Articles

The following papers have been published in peer-reviewed academic journals (editorial essays etc are appended below). If you have difficulty obtaining any, please email to tjl40@cam.ac.uk

JOURNAL ARTICLES

J52,-    Grubb, M., Laing, T., Counsell, T and Willian, C., (2010), "Global Carbon Mechanisms: lessons and implications", Climatic Change, Article in Press Available here

J51, -   Grubb, M.,  Brophy-Haney, A., and Wilde, J. (2009), "Plugging the gap in energy efficiency policies: the emergence of the UK 'carbon reduction commitment'", European Review of Energy Markets, 3  

J50, -   Grubb, M., (2007), "The European emissions trading scheme: An overview of operation and lessons", Journal for Institutional Comparisons, 5,

J49, -   Grubb, M., (2006), "The economics of climate damages and stabilisation after the Stern Review", Climate Policy, 6,

J48, -   Grubb, M. and Neuhoff, K., (2006), "The EU emissions trading system: getting it right", Renewable Energy for Development, 19, 1-11

J47, -   Neuhoff, K., Ahman, M., Betz, R., et al., (2006), "Implications of announced Phase 2 National Allocation Plans for the EU ET", Climate Policy, 6,

J46 - Neuhoff, K., Ferrario, F., Grubb, M., et al., (2006), "Emission projections 2008-2012 versus National Allocation Plans II", EPRG Working Paper

J45 - Grubb, M. and K. Neuhoff (2006). Allocation and Competitiveness in the EU Emission Trading Scheme: Policy Overview. Climate Policy Special Issue (6/1):5-28. >Download PDF

J44 - Hepburn, C. M. Grubb, K. Neuhoff, F. Matthes, M. Tse (2006). Auctioning of EU ETS Phase II Allowances: How and Why? . Climate Policy Special Issue (6/1):135-158. >Download PDF

J43 - Smale, R., M. Hartley, C. Hepburn, J. Ward and M. Grubb(2006). Emissions, firm profits and market prices: the consequences from emissions trading. Climate Policy Special Issue (6/1):29-46. Download PDF Climate Policy Special Issue (6/1)

J42 - Edenhofer, O., K.Lessman, C. Kemfert, M. Grubb and J. Köhler, (2006). "Induced Technological Change: Exploring its Implications for the Economics of Atmospheric Stabilization". Energy Journal, Special Issue: Endogenous Technological Change and the Economics of Atmospheric Stabilization), 57-122. Download PDF

J41 - Köhler, J., M.Grubb, D. Popp and O. Edenhofer, (2006). "The Transition to Endogenous Technical Change in Climate-Economy Models: A Technical Overview to the Innovation Modelling Comparison Project". Energy Journal, Special Issue: Endogenous Technological Change and the Economics of Atmospheric Stabilisation. ), 17-55. Download PDF

J40, -   Grubb, M., Carraro, C. and Schellnhuber, J., (2006), "Technological Change for Atmospheric Stabilization: Introductory Overview to the Innovation Modeling Comparison Project", Energy Journal, 1-16

J39 - Grubb, M., L. Butler, et al. (2005). "Diversity and Security in UK Electricity Generation: The Influence of Low Carbon Objectives." Energy Policy Article in Press 34(18):4050-4062. Download PDF

J38 - Grubb, M. (2004). "Technology Innovation and Climate Change Policy: an overview of issues and options." Keio Economic Studies 41(2): 103-132. Download PDF

J37 - Grubb, M. (2004). "Kyoto and the Future of International Climate Change Responses: From Here to Where?" International Review for Environmental Strategies 5(1): 1-24. Download PDF

J36 - Grubb, M. (2003). "The Economics of the Kyoto Protocol." WorldEconomics 4(3): 143-189. Download PDF

J35 - Wordswoth, A. and M. Grubb (2003). "Quantifying the UK's incentives for low carbon investment." Climate Policy 3(1): 77-88. Download PDF

J34 - Grubb, M., J. Köhler, et al. (2002). "Induced Technical Change In Energy And Environmental Modeling: Analytic Approaches and Policy Implications." Annual Review of Energy and the Environment 27. Download PDF

J33 - Grubb, M., C. Hope, et al. (2002). "Climatic Implications of the Kyoto Protocol: The Contribution of International Spillover." Climatic Change 54: 11-28. Download PDF

J32 - Grubb, M. and D. Ulph (2002). "Energy, the Environment and Innovation." Oxford Review of Economic Policy 18(1): 92-106. Download PDF

J31 - Grubb, M. and F. Yamin (2001). "Climatic collapse at The Hague: what happened, why, and where do we go from here?" International Affairs 77(2): 261-276. Download PDF

J30 - Schlamadinger, B., M. Obersteiner, et al. (2001). "Capping the Cost of Compliance with the Kyoto Protocol and Recycling Revenues into Land-Use Projects." TheScientificWorld 1: 271-280. Download PDF

J29 - Grubb, M. (2001). "Who's afraid of atmospheric stabilisation? Making the link between energy resources and climate change." Energy Policy 29(11): 837-845.

J28 - Grubb, M. (2000). "Economic dimensions of technological and global responses to the Kyoto Protocol." Journal of Economic Studies 27(1/2): 111-125.

J27 - Vrolijk, C. and M. Grubb (1999). "Quantifying flexibility in combating climate change: modelling the implications of flexibility in the climate change negotiations." International Journal of Environment and Pollution 11(4): 495-524.

J26 - Grubb, M. (1998). "The Timing of C02 Emissions Abatement: An Overview of Economic Issues." Energy and Environment 9(4): 399-412.

J25 - Grubb, M. (1998). "International Emissions Trading under the Kyoto Protocol: Core Issues in Implementation." Review of European Community & International Environmental Law 7(2): 140-146.

J24 - Ha-Duong, M., M. Grubb, et al. (1997). "Influence of socio-economic inertia and uncertainty on optimal CO2-emission abatement." Nature 390: 270-173.

J23 - Grubb, M. (1997). "Technologies, Energy Systems, and the Timing of CO2 Emissions Abatement: An Overview of Economic Issues." Energy Policy 25(2): 159-172.

J22 - Grubb, M. (1995). "Seeking Fair Weather: Ethics and the International Debate on Climate Change." International Affairs 71(3): 463-496.

J21 - Grubb, M. (1995). "Climate Change Policies in Europe: National Plans, EU Policies and the International Context." International Journal of Environment and Pollution 5(2/3): 164.

J20 - Grubb, M., T. Chauis, et al. (1995). "The Economics of Changing Course: Implications of Adaptability and Inertia for Optimal Climate Policy." Energy Policy 23(4): 1-14.

J19 - Grubb, M. (1993). "Tradable Permits and the Comprehensive Approach to Climate Change: Can we get the Best of Both Worlds?" Natural Resources Forum 51-57.

J18 - Grubb, M., J. Edmonds, et al. (1993). "The Costs of Limiting Fossil-Fuels CO2 Emmissions: A Survey and Analysis." Annual Review of Energy and the Environment 18: 397-478.

J17 - Grubb, M. (1993). "The Politics and Economics of Climate Change after Rio." International Journal of Environment and Pollution 3(1-3): 179-186.

J16 - Grubb, M. and M. Patterson (1992). "The International Politics of Climate Change." International Affairs 68: 293-310.

J15 - Grubb, M. (1990). "The Greenhouse Effect: Negotiating Targets." International Affairs 66: 67-89.

J14 - Grubb, M. (1992). "Politiques de l'Energie et de Serre." La Recherche 23(243): 616-625.

J12 - Grubb, M., D. Victor, et al. (1991). "Pragmatics in the Greenhouse." Nature 354: 348-350.

J11 - Grubb, M. (1990). "Strategien zur Eindammung des Treibhauseffektes." Energie Wirtschaft 3: 167-177.

J10 - Grubb, M., S. Raynerb, et al. (1991). "Energy Policies and the Greenhouse Effect: A Study of National Differences." Energy Policy 19(10): 911-917.

J09 - Grubb, M. (199). "The Integration of Renewable Electricity Sources." Energy Policy 19(7): 670-688.

J08 - Grubb, M. (1990). "Energy in the UK and Europe; How Much, How Fast?" u/k 8(3): 225-244.

J07 - Grubb, M. (1990). "The Cinderella Options: A Study of Modernised Renewable Energy Technologies, Part 2: Political and Policy Analysis." Energy Policy 18(8): 711-725.

J06 - Grubb, M. (1990). "The Cinderella Options: A Study of Modernised Renewable Energy Technologies, Part 1: A Technical Assessment." Energy Policy 18(6): 525-542.

J05 - Grubb, M. (1991). "Value of Variable Sources on Power Systems." IEE Proceedings Part C 1138(2): 149-165.

J04 - Grubb, M. (1988). "The Potential for Wind Energy in Britain." Energy Policy 16(6): 594-607.

J03 - Grubb, M. (1989). "The Inclusion of Dynamic Factors in Statistical Power System Cost Models. Part II: Part Loading and Spinning Reserve." IEEE Transactions on Power Apparatus and Systems 4(2): 524-529.

J02 - Grubb, M. (1989). "The Inclusion of Dynamic Factors in Statistical Power System Cost Models. Part I." IEEE Transactions on Power Apparatus and Systems 4(1): 419-425.

J01 - Grubb, M. (1988). "The Economic Value of Wind Power at High Power System Penetrations: An Analysis of Models, Sensitivities and Assumptions." Wind Engineering 12(1)

JOURNAL OTHER  (editorial essays, commentaries, book reviews – excluding Climate Policy editorials)

JR22 - Grubb, M (2008). The Bali COP: plus ça change...Climate Policy 8 (2008) 3-6

JR21, -   Grubb, M. and Huq, S., (2007), "Preface", Mitigation and adaptation strategies for global change, 12, 645-649

JR20, -   Grubb, M. and Depledge, J., (2006), "COP/MOP-1 and COP-11: a breakthrough for the climate change regime?" Climate Policy, 5,

JR19, -   Grubb, M., (2006), "The economics of climate damages and stabilisation after the Stern Review", Climate Policy, 6, 505-508

JR18 - Grubb, M. and Ferrario F. (2006). "False Confidences:forecasting errors and emission caps in CO2 trading systems" Climate Policy 6: 495--501. Download PDF

JR17 - Grubb, M. (2005). "The Gleneagles Summit 6-8 July." Climate Policy 5: 233-235. Download PDF

JR16 - Grubb, M., C. Azar, et al. (2005). "Allowance Allocation in the European Emissions Trading System: a commentary." Climate Policy 5(1). Download PDF

JR15 - Grubb, M. (2004). ""Power to the people: An analysis of the problems caused by increasing energy production", Book Review for Smil, V., Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties, MIT Press, 2003." Nature 428.

JR14 - Grubb, M. (2001). "Relying on Manna from Heaven? A book review for Bjørn Lomborg's "The Skeptical Environmentalist Measuring the Real State of the World", Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2001." Science 294(5545): 1285 - 1287. Download PDF

JR13 - Grubb, M. (2001). "Cold Shower in a hot climate: Climate change responses on the knife-edge." Energy Policy 29(11): 833-836. Download PDF

JR12 - Grubb, M. and J. Depledge (2001). "The Seven Myths of Kyoto." Climate Policy 1(2): 269-272. Download PDF

JR11, -   Grubb, M., (2001), ""A constructive scheme unravelled?", Book Review for Victor, D.,The Collapse of the Kyoto Protocol and the Struggle to Slow Global Warming, Council on Foreign Relations/Princeton University Press: 2001", Nature, 410,

JR10, -   Grubb, M., (2001), "The European Union and Global Climate Change: A Review of Five National Programmes - John Gummer and Robert Moreland, Pew Center on Global Climate change, June 2000. Review by Micheal Grubb", Climate Policy, 1, 426-429

JR09, - Grubb, M., (1994), "Renewable Energy Strategies for Europe", Renewable Energy, 5, 83-101

JR08 - Grubb, M. (1993). "Policy modelling for climate change:The missing models " Energy Policy 21(3): 203-208.

JR07 - Grubb, M. and C. Hope (1992). "EC climate policy: where there's a will …." Energy Policy 20(1): 1110-1114.

JR06 - Grubb, M. (1991). "Trading out of Climate Trouble?" New Scientist 2: 8.

JR05 - Grubb, M. (1991). "A commentary on: Buying environmental insurance: Prospects for trading of global climate-protection services." Climate Change 19(1-2): 241 - 243.

JR04  -Grubb, M., (1990), "This ever changing world", Nature, 344, 885-886

JR03 - Grubb, M. (1990). "Communication - Energy efficiency and economic fallacies." Energy Policy 18(8): 783-785.

JR02 - Grubb, M. (1990). "Communication -  The greenhouse effect: the fallacies in the energy efficiency solution." Energy Policy 18(2): 199-201.

JR01 - Grubb, M. (1988). "The Wind of Change." New Scientist 17.

Selected Presentations

SP1- Grubb,M (23 Oct 2006 )"UK/EU climate change implementation: experience, lessons, and implications for future developments". Presentation to Australian Greenhouse Office, Canberra. Download PDF

SP2 - Grubb, M. (18 Oct 2006)The international economics of climate change, emissions trading and innovation . Joint Institute of Policy Studies / EFNZ presentation, Wellington. Download PDF

SP3 - Grubb, M.(26 Oct 2006)The EU Emissions Trading Scheme –present lessons, future evolution . Presentation to 2nd CEEM Annual Conference,Sydney. Download PDF

SP4 - Grubb, M. (October 2006) Climate policy in UK and Europe Lessons and implications. DEUS Sydney Implementation Conference Download PDF

SP5 - Grubb, M. (6 Oct 2006). Climate Change solutions in theory and practice: national and international dimensions. IPS conference Climate Change: the Policy Challenges, Wellington Convention Centre, New Zealand. Download PDF

SP6 - Grubb, M. (5 Oct 2006).Climate Change, carbon trading and innovation. Overview lecture to CEEM, University of New South Wales, Sydney. Download PDF

SP7 - Grubb, M. (20 Oct 2006).Climate change responses, economic instruments and innovation. Seminar at Australia National University. Download PDF

SP8 - Grubb, M. (25 Oct 2006).Climate change: business and international responses. Talk to Lowy Institute, Sydney. Download PDF

SP9 - Grubb, M.(9 Oct 2006). Climate Change: national and international responses. Christchurch University Download PDF

SP10 - Grubb, M (13th March 2007). EU ETS learning the lessons. Presentation to Carbon Market Insights Conference Download PDF

SP11- Grubb, M. Origins of CO2 Price Uncertainty . Download PDF

SP12- Grubb, M (25 Sept 2007) Valuing Carbon: From Theory to practice and back again (twice). Presentation to British Institute of Energy Economics/UK Energy Research Centre annual conference Download PDF

SP13 - Grubb, M. (4 Oct 2007) Sustaining EU action post 2012 in a world of incomplete participation. Presentation to hearing of the European Parliament, Temporary Committee on Climate Change Download PDF

SP14 - Grubb, M.(9 Oct 2007) If technology's the "Big Answer" - What are the "Big Questions"? Presentation to UNEP Sustainable Finance Initative, Paris Download PDF

SP15 - Grubb, M. (11 Oct 2007) Industrial competitiveness impacts of the EU ETS. EU ETS Review Seminar, Stockholm Download PDF

SP16 - Grubb, M. (15 May 2008) Carbon-intensive industries and international competition: impacts and options. Presentation to European Parliamentary Hearing on the future of the European Emissions Trading Scheme, Brussels Download PDF

Conference papers, major working papers

I have not included general conference presentations where the substance is covered in journal papers and books or powerpoint presentations.  To obtain RIIA Texts of Speech see www.riia.org. 

CP/WP44, - Grubb, M., Sato, M., Cust, J., et al., (2007), Differentiation and dynamics of competitiveness impacts from the EU ETS, Cambridge Working Papers in Economics 0712, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, Download PDF

CP/WP43, - Grubb, M. and Newberry, D., (2007), Pricing Carbon for electricity generation: National and International dimensions, Cambridge Working Papers in Economics 0751, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, Download PDF

CP/WP42, - Grubb, M., (2006), Climate change impacts, energy, and development, Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics, Tokyo, World Bank

CP/WP41 - Neuhoff, K., M. Grubb, and K. Keats(2005). Impact of the allowance allocation on prices and efficiency. Cambridge, Electricity Policy Research Group Judge Institute of Management University of Cambridge. Download PDF  

CP/WP40 - Grubb, M. (2004). Climate, energy and innovation: Moving from theory to practice. Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ASEF) Third Roundtable “Technology Partnerships for Renewables: Key to Energy Security. Download PDF

CP/WP39 - Grubb, M. (2003). On carbon prices and volumes in the evolving ‘Kyoto market’. OECD Global Forum on Sustainable Development: Emissions Trading and Concerted Action on Tradable Emissions Permits (CATEP) Country Forum, OECD Headquarters, Paris. Download PDF

CP/WP38 - Grubb, M. (2002). Trends in the economics of climate change mitigation. Egon-Sohmen foundation conference. Download PDF

CP/WP37 - Grubb, M. (2000). The Kyoto Protocol: an economic appraisal, working paper, Fondazione ENI Enrico Mattei, Milan, April 2000; SSRN Website (2nd most downloaded FEEM paper, 2000, SSRN top downloads).

CP/WP36 - Grubb, M. (1999). Temporal and spatial dimensions of induced technical change. IIASA workshop on induced technical change and the environment,, Laxenberg.

CP/WP35 - Grubb, M. (1999). Optimal climate policy versus political and institutional realities: the Kyoto Protocol and its follow-up. The Economics of Global Environmental Protection, Kiel.

CP/WP34 - Grubb, M. (1998). Corrupting the climate? Economic theory and the politics of Kyoto. Valedictory Lecture at Chatham House, Chatham House, London. Download PDF

CP/WP33 - Grubb, M. (1998). Implications of the Kyoto Protocol for non-fossil energy sources. Climate after Kyoto: implications for Energy, Chatham House, London.

CP/WP32 - Grubb, M. (1997). International trade effects of greenhouse gas abatement: compensation issues and options. Climate change workshop: Economic and legal aspects of compensation, Vienna.

CP/WP31 - Grubb, M. (1996). What are the opportunities for Renewable Energy in Europe?: A policy perspective. UK Solar Energy Society Conference, ICE.

CP/WP30 - Grubb, M. and F. Yamin (1996). The Climate Change Convention, Opportunities and Future Options for Pakistan. Second Annual Sustainable Development Conference, Islamabad.

CP/WP29 - Grubb, M. (1995). The Berlin Climate Conference: Outcome and Implications. Chatham House General Meeting as part of the EEP workshop Emerging Regimes for Climate Change: Structure and Options after Berlin, London.

CP/WP28 - Grubb, M. (1995). Global Environmental Problems and the Challenge of Climate Change. Briefing Address to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on the occasion of the inauguration of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the RIIA.

CP/WP27 - Grubb, M. (1994). Strategic design of future commitments under the UNFCCC. Policy dialogue on Industrialised Country commitments under the UNFCCC, , Geneva.

CP/WP26 - Grubb, M. (1994). Climate change policies in Europe: national plans, EU policies, and the international context. IIA/BIEE/IAEE International Conference: Emerging Policies for European Energy, London.

CP/WP25 - Grubb, M. (1994). 11. Session Summary: global policies. OECD Conference on the Economics of Climate Change, Paris.

CP/WP24 - Grubb, M. (1994). 19. Session Summary: national policies. Proc. OECD Conference on the Economics of Climate Change, Paris.

CP/WP23 - Grubb, M. (1994). Climate Change and CO2: the global context and the European situation. The Increasingly Competitive European Electricity Market, Frankfurt.

CP/WP22 - Grubb, M., M. Ha Duong, et al. (1993). Optimising Climate Change Abatement Responses: on inertia and responsive technology development. IIASA workshop in Integrative Assessment to Climate Change.

CP/WP21 - Grubb, M. (1993). What you don't know can hurt you: scale and timing of options in responding to climate change. IPIECA symposium on Global Climate Change: a petroleum industry perspective, Rome.

CP/WP20 - Grubb, M. (1992). The Cost of Climate Change: Critical Elements. IIASA Conference, Laxenburg.

CP/WP19 - Grubb, M. (1992). The Climate Change Convention and the Economics of the Climate Problem. Overview for Robert Menzes Centre International Conference on Climate Change after Rio,, London.

CP/WP18 - Grubb, M. (1992). Tradeable permits and the comprehensive approach to climate change: can we get the best of both worlds? International Association of Energy Economics Conference, Tours, France.

CP/WP17 - Grubb, M. (1990). The Industrialised Nations. NSCA Annual Conference, Brighton.      

CP/WP16 - Grubb, M. (1990). Global Warming: An Intractible Problem For Future Coal Demand? COALTRANS 90 Conference, Brussles.

CP/WP15 - Grubb, M. (1989). Analytical Problems in assessing Renewable Energy Sources. IEA/OECD expert seminar on energy technologies for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, Paris.

CP/WP14 - Grubb, M. (1989). A resource and siting analysis for Wind Energy in Britain". European Wind energy Conference, Glasgow.

CP/WP13 - Grubb, M. (1989). Renewable Energy Sources. 4th RIIA/BIEE/AIEE Conference.

CP/WP12 - Grubb, M. (1989). Wind Energy in Britain and Europe: How Much, How Fast? World Renewable Energy Congress, Reading.

CP/WP11 - Grubb, M. (1989). Appendix II: Total greenhouse gas emissions from energy systems: coefficients and implications. IEA/OECD Expert seminar on Energy Technologies for Reducing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases.

CP/WP10 - Grubb, M. (1988). The Economic Limits to Windpower Capacity on Large Power Systems: An Analysis of Models and Assumptions. EEC Wind Energy Conference, Herning, Denmark.

CP/WP09 - Grubb, M. (1988). The sensitivity of wind energy economics to power system and wind energy characteristics. 10th BWEA Wind Energy Conference, London.

CP/WP08 - Grubb, M. (1988). On capacity credits and wind-load correlations in Britain: Simple statistical investigation of the correlations in historical data between wind and demand in Britain, and availability of wind power at peak demand times. 10th BWEA Wind Enery Conference, London.

CP/WP07 - Grubb, M. (1987). The assessment of renewable energy sources for national supply: a case study of the Severn Tidal Barrage. Energy - EYE plus fifty conference, Newcastle.

CP/WP06 - Grubb, M. (1987). Capital Effects at Intermediate and Higher Penetrations. Colloquim on the economic and operational and assessment of intermittent peneration sources on power systems, Imperial College, London.

CP/WP05 - Grubb, M. (1987). Probablistic Analysis of the Impact of Intermittent Sources on System Operating Penalties:Methods and Implications. Colloquim on the operation and assessment of interrnittent generation sources on power systems, Imperial College, London.

CP/WP04 - Grubb, M. (1987). The Integrated analysis of New Energy Sources in the British Supply System. IEE Energy options Conference, Reading.

CP/WP03 - Grubb, M. (1986). National economic benefits from wind energy development: a probabilistic study. European and Energy Conference, Rome.

CP/WP02 - Grubb, M. (1986). The economic prospects for wind energy in Britain: a probabilistic analysis. 5th BWEA Annual Conference, Cambridge.

CP/WP01 - Grubb, M. (1985). Assessing the economics of wind energy at high penetrations: a statistical method for combining reliability and operational considerations. 7th BWEA Annual Conference, Oxford.

Other Reports and Miscellaneous Work

If you are keen to obtain copies of other miscellaneous works, please email tjl40@cam.ac.uk Climate Strategies reports can be downloaded from www.climatestrategies.org.  See also www.riia.org for information on briefing papers and texts of speech.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS (see books and reports, and book chapters, for commercially published RIIA reports) 

MR12 - Grubb, M., Neuhoff, K., Hourcade, J. C., et al., (2007), EU ETS Post 2012: Submission to the EU Review, Climate Strategies, Available at: Climate Strategies

MR11 - Grubb, M., Morgenstern, R. and Pizer, W., (2006), The Economics of Climate Change: Understanding Transatlantic Differences,Workshop Summary, March 2-3, 2006, Resources for the Future

MR10 - Grubb, M., J. C. Hourcade, et al. (2006). Framing the Economics of Climate Change: an international perspective. Submission to the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, HM Treasury. Download PDF

MR09 - Grubb, M. (2005). "Evidence to House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs Aspects of the economics of climate change." Download PDF 

MR08 - Grubb, M., J. Stern, et al. (2004). "Russian energy and CO2 emission prospects: evidence from domestic analyses and international comparisons." RIIA Sustainable Development Programme: Briefing Note. Download PDF

MR07 - Grubb, M. e. a. (2003). Strategic assessment of the Kyoto-Marrkesh System: Synthesis Report. London, RIIA.  Download PDF

MR06 - Schlamadinger, B., C. Azar, et al. (2001). Carbon sinks and biomass energy production - A study of linkages and implications. Climate Strategies report and briefing paper. Download PDF

MR05 - Grubb, M., J. C. Hourcade, et al. (2001). Keeping Kyoto: A study of approaches to maintaining the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change. Download PDF

MR04 - Grubb, M., U. Collier, et al. (1997). "Developing indices for differentiating CO2 emissions in the European Union: issues and proposals : Report to and supported by European Commission, DG-XI.

MR03 - Grubb, M. (1997). Climate change and the Commonwealth: meeting the challenge at Kyoto. Report by informal group of independent experts on climate change from Commonwealth countries. r. f. t. E. C. S. Convened by Green Globe Task Force.

MR02 - Grubb, M. (1992). UNEP Greenhouse Gas Abatement Costing Studies. Phase One Report, . UNEP Collaberating Cerntre on Energy and Environment, August 1992.

MR01 - Grubb, M. j. w. C. a. (1990). Integration of Renewable Energy Sources in Electrical Power Systems. Renewable Energy Sources. M.A.Laughton.

GENERAL ARTICLES

GA22 - Grubb, M., (2008), Reinforcing carbon markets under uncertainty, Climate Strategies Issues and Options Brief, Availabe Here

GA21 - Grubb, M., (2008), Carbon Prices in Phase III of the EU ETS, Climate Strategies Issues and Options Brief, Available Here

GA20 - Grubb, M., (2008), High levels of intermittent input could be handled, Financial Times

GA19 - Grubb, M. (2006), Emission Creep, Guardian.co.uk, July 11, 2006 Available Here

GA18 - Grubb, M. (2006), Emissions Impossible, Guardian.co.uk, May 15, 2006  Available Here

GA17 - Grubb, M., Bulter, L. and Feldman, O.,(2006), Analysis of the Relationship between Growth in Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Growth in Income Download PDF

GA16 - Grubb, M. (2006). Worte ohne Taten Europa wirft beim Klimaschutz seine eigenen Grundsätze über Bord. Wirtschaft. Available Here

GA15 - Grubb, M., (2006), The real story behind the collapse of carbon prices, Financial Times

GA14 - Grubb, M., (2005), Climate Change the Next Step The Year the Climate Changed, The World Today

GA13 - Grubb, M. (2005). Stick to the Target: the most recent attempt to undermine the Kyoto deal is strikingly inconsistent. Prospect. Download PDF

GA12 - Grubb, M. and Delay, T., (2005), Solutions to climate change that also make money, Financial Times Download PDF

GA11 - Grubb, M., (2005), Despite a tricky and slow birth Kyoto is sound, Financial Times

GA10 - Grubb, M., (2003), Letters to the Editor: Strategies supported by Kyoto commitments, Financial Times

GA09 - Michael Grubb, Y. S., (2003), Why is Russia dragging its feet on Kyoto?, Financial Times

GA08 - Grubb, M. (2002). Britannia waives the rules - The UK, the EU and climate change. New Economy: 139-142. Download PDF

GA07 - Grubb, M. (2001). "The UK and European Union: Britannia Waives the Rules?" A Quarterly E-Newsletter on German Foreign Policy 2(6). Download PDF

GA06 - Grubb, M. (1999). "To tax or not to tax?" Environmental Finance.

GA05 - Grubb, M. (1998). The Kyoto Protocol: Specific Commitments and Mechanisms. Pipeline.

GA04 - Grubb, M. (1997). Paying for pollution. The World Today.

GA03 - Grubb, M. (1997). Buying a better climate Prospect.

GA02 - Grubb, M. (1995). Climate Change: An Issue That Will Not Go Away. European Brief: pp 37- 39.

GA01 - Grubb, M. (1994). The Earth Summit: Legacy and Follow-up. The Globe: 1-2.>

TEXTS of MAJOR DEBATES

D04 - Grubb, M. (2005). "Testimony of Michael Grubb before the United States’ Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works". Hearing on the Kyoto Protocol: Assessing the Status of Efforts to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions Washington D.C. www.epw.senate.gov

D03 - Grubb, M. (2002). Climate Change: Scientific Perspective and Its Implications Contribution to CIES Allied Domecq Lecture, Cambridge. Download PDF

D02 - Grubb, M. (1999). The UK climate levy – breakthrough or banana skin? Debate at Chatham House, London. (summary of remarks available on www.riia.org), published as article in in Environmental Finance above.

D01 - Grubb, M. and W. Nordhaus (1999). Climate change and its consequences. Debate with Prof William Nordhaus, Zukunftsstreit – Debate on our common future, Volkswagen-Stiftung for the Hannover World Exposition, Germany, Proceeding published Suhrkamp Verlag, May 2000.

d) Unpublished UNEP workshop reports
"Report on UNEP workshop on the Economic Analysis of Limiting Energy-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions", Washington April /May 1991.
"Report on UNEP workshop on the Costs of Limiting Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions", London January 1991.

e) University lecture texts on renewable energy and system planning
"The integration of wind energy on power systems", text of lecture to lmperial College course on Wind Energy Conversion, June 1989, 20pp.
"Planning for renewable energy sources", text of lecture to Imperial College course on the Management, Planning and Economics of electrical power systems, June 1988,
"Probabilistic methods in system planning", text of lecture to Imperial College course on the Management, Planning and Economics of electrical power systems, June 1988.

   

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