Energy & Climate Center

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Purpose & ambition 

The growing importance of energy and climate issues is profoundly transforming economic systems and public policies worldwide. In this context, TSE seeks to contribute to a better understanding, among public and private stakeholders, of the economic mechanisms underlying the energy transition. In particular, it aims to promote the development of innovative analytical tools and to inform public policy decisions in the fields of energy and the environment. 

In this context, the TSE Energy & Climate Center aims, in the field of energy and environmental economics, to: 

• Bring together and promote TSE’s scientific expertise in energy and climate economics
• Foster collaboration with partners around targeted research issues
• Structure and encourage researchers’ contributions to public policy debates 

TSE has developed recognized expertise in the analysis of major economic challenges related to energy markets and climate policies. Established in 2017, the TSE Energy & Climate Center builds on a longstanding tradition of research in environmental and energy economics. Today, TSE researchers actively contribute to public debates on energy and climate issues by providing expertise to both businesses and policymakers. 

Research areas 

Over the past twenty-five years, our researchers’ expertise in the fields of energy and climate has continued to grow and strengthen. The two research areas presented below reflect the main fields of research in which they are engaged. 

Activities

The TSE Energy & Climate Center promotes, showcases, and disseminates research, in the fields of energy and climate economics, conducted at TSE through a range of scientific and outreach activities targeting both the academic community and decision-makers. 

• A dedicated resource hub : We provide a dedicated platform showcasing TSE’s activities in the field of energy and climate economics, featuring academic experts, research outputs, events, and news related to our research programs and collaborations.
• Events for researchers and decision-makers : We organize scientific events bringing together the academic community, as well as targeted events designed specifically for public and private decision-makers to shed light on environmental issues and their implications for public policy and business strategy.
• Knowledge dissemination and outreach activities : We develop a variety of formats to make research findings accessible to a broader audience. These activities include the publication of research reports, the distribution of thematic newsletters, and the production of podcasts and editorial content. 

The TSE Energy & Climate Center brings together several research initiatives dedicated to environmental and energy issues, as well as research projects on these topics selected through publicly funded research programs. 

Research Initiatives 

Supported by one or more partners, research initiatives foster the development of research projects addressing issues of common interest to both academics and economic stakeholders. 

• Evaluation of the impact of water policing actions, Cour des comptes
• Energy mix by 2050, ENGIE
• Levers of the energy transition, Electricité de France (EDF)
• Tarif design and optimization, Gaz Réseau Distribution France (GRDF)
• Initiative for Effective Corporate Climate Action, Getlink
• Evolution of the electricity system and transport electrification, TotalEnergies

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Publicly funded research projects 

Several TSE researchers currently benefit from grants or research funding related to the energy and climate economics, awarded through major national and European public research funding programs. 

European Research Council (ERC) Grants 

• Mathias Reynaert, SPACETIME – Econometric Models to Evaluate Environmental and Spatial Effects of Long-Lasting Policies, 2023–2028

National Research Agency (ANR) Grants 

• Stefan Ambec, TRADEGREEN – Commerce durable, 2023–2027
• Nicolas Treich, SentientBCA – Sentientist Benefit-Cost Analysis, 2023–2028
• Thibault Laurent, CLIMATE – International migration, climate change and network effects: A worldwide study,2023-2026
• Arnaud Reynaud, WAT-IMPACTS – Long-term approaches to assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of water scarcity under uncertainty, 2023–2027
• Jonathan Stieglitz, C-HEALTH – Understanding socio-ecological variation in menstrual cycles to advance female health, 2023–2027
• Anouch Missirian, CACTEE - Consolidation Agricole : Conséquences Techniques, Economiques et Environnementales, 2023–2027

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TSE Energy & Climate Center highlights all research conducted at TSE in the field of the energy and climate economics, with a particular focus on work that has a strong impact on economic stakeholders. Emerging from all of our research programs, this work draws on a wide range of disciplines, including economics, mathematics and statistics, as well as the social and behavioral sciences.

TSE Energy & Climate Center supports the organization of conferences, workshops, and seminars throughout the year. These events contribute to the production and dissemination of research in the fields of energy and climate economics and are designed for a variety of audiences. While some are intended primarily for the academic community, others prioritize exchanges with professionals working in companies and public institutions.

Regular scientific events

Energy and Climate Economics Conference 

Held every two years, this conference brings together researchers and decision-makers to discuss recent advances in energy and environmental economics. It fosters exchanges on the understanding of energy markets and the design of environmental and climate policies, while highlighting theoretical, empirical, experimental, and policy-oriented research. 

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Environmental Economics Seminars 

These seminars provide a forum for discussion of both theoretical and applied research, particularly on energy resources and climate change. Topics covered include the impact of climate change on economic growth, risk and uncertainty management, as well as the evaluation and implementation of public policies. 
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We warmly thank the companies and public institutions that partner with our research initiatives in the field of energy and climate economics, and that are also actively engaged alongside the TSE Energy & Climate Center. Through their support, our partners make a significant contribution to TSE’s scientific output in this field and play a key role in enhancing the visibility and impact of this research, as well as in supporting the development of the Energy & Climate Center’s activities.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the public institutions that support our researchers’ work in the fields of energy and climate, particularly through major research funding programs.

European collaborations & networks

The TSE Energy & Climate Center participates in the European network M4G (Models for Growth), which brings together researchers and academic institutions working on issues related to economic growth, the energy transition, and climate change. This collaboration contributes to the development of joint research projects and the sharing of expertise at the international level.