Research

The basic motivation behind my research is to help making better decisions on energy policy, that is, to help allocating better our scarce energy, environmental and economic resources in order to achieve a sustainable energy model. To that end I aim to bring rigorous scientific analysis to the design and economic assessment of energy policies, as well as to decision making processes. I'm particularly interested in the technical, economic and behavioral challenges related to energy efficiency. But, as you can see below, that is not my only research interest.
A full list of my research projects (past and current) is here. See my disclosure statement. Here are my profiles for: Google Scholar, ORCID, ResearcherID, Academia.edu and ResearchGate.

• Research in progress
• Working Papers
• Journal Articles
  
• Book Chapters
• Books
• Other publications

Research in progress

• Long-term energy scenarios
  
• Understanding the energy and environmental implications of transport
  
• Conceptualizing energy sustainability (with José Carlos Romero)
• Energy poverty (with José Carlos Romero)
  
• Assessing the consistency of decision makers in multiple criteria problems (with Lucía Halty and Sara Lumbreras)
• The water-energy-food nexus (with Zarrar Khan)

Working Papers

• An integrated policy framework for off-grid rural electrification programs, with K. Dietrich and A. López-Peña
  
• Aspectos éticos en el uso de distintas energías
  
• Implications for water of the world energy scenarios, with G. Sáenz de Miera
• Renewable technology transfer to developing countries: One size does not fit all, with A. Pueyo
  
• El concepto marco de sostenibilidad: Variables para un futuro sostenible
• Strong versus weak sustainability indexes in a conurbation context: A case example in Spain, with J.C. Romero
• Exploring Spain's water security options in the face of uncertain climate and energy futures. An integrated water-energy analysis, with Z. Khan, M. Rutten, S. Parkinson, O. Fricko, N. Johnson.
• Parameterizing the water system for water-energy nexus models. A case study for Spain, with Z. Khan, M. Rutten, S. Parkinson, O. Fricko, N. Johnson.
• Methodology and equations for the «Spatially and temporally synchronized water-energy nexus (SPATNEX)» model, with Z. Khan, M. Rutten, S. Parkinson, O. Fricko, N. Johnson.

Journal Articles

1. "The relevance of the local context for assessing the welfare effect of transport decarbonization policies. A study for 5 Spanish metropolitan areas", with A. Danesin. Energy Policy, 118: 41-57, 2018.
   
2. "The policy implications of energy poverty indicators", with J.C. Romero, X. López. Energy Policy, 115: 98-108, 2018.
   
3. "Assessing the EU ETS with a bottom-up, multisector model", with P. Pintos. Climate Policy, 18: 413-424, 2018.
   
4. "Spatial and temporal synchronization of water and energy systems: towards a single integrated optimization model for long-term resource planning", with Z. Khan, M. Rutten, S. C. Parkinson, N. Johnson, J. García-González. Applied Energy, 210: 499-517, 2018.
   
5. “Towards a comprehensive policy for electricity from renewable energy: an approach for policy design”, with K. Iychettira, R.A. Hakvoort. Energy Policy, 106: 169-182, 2017.
6. “Assessing the potential and costs of reducing energy demand”, with P. Pintos, K. Würzburg. Energy Transitions, in press.
7. “Spatial and temporal synchronization of water and energy systems: towards a single integrated optimization model for long-term resource planning”, with Z. Khan, M. Rutten, S. C. Parkinson, N. Johnson, J. García-González. Applied Energy, in press.
8. “Assessing the EU ETS with a bottom-up, multisector model”, with P. Pintos. Climate Policy, in press.
9. “Towards a comprehensive policy for electricity from renewable energy: designing for social welfare”, with K. Iychettira, R.A. Hakvoort, R. de Jeu. Applied Energy, 187: 228-242, 2017.
   
10. “Integrating water and energy models for policy driven applications. A review of contemporary work and recommendations for future developments”, with Z. Khan, J. García-González. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 67: 1123-1138, 2017.
    
11. “An estimation of the economic and environmental benefits of a demand-response electricity program for Spain”, with A. Conchado, O. Lago, A. Santamaría. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 8: 108-119, 2016.
12. “Adaptation to climate-induced regional water constraints in the Spanish energy sector: An integrated assessment”, with Z. Khan, J. García-González. Energy Policy 97: 123-135, 2016.
13. “The role of information for energy efficiency in the residential sector”, with A. Ramos, A. Gago, X. Labandeira. Energy Economics, 52: S17-S29, 2015.
    
14. “The green impact: how renewable sources are changing EU electricity prices”, with J.P. Chaves, K. Würzburg, T. Gómez. IEEE Power and Energy Magazine. 13(4): 29-40, 2015.
15. “How relevant is the lack of reciprocity in pairwise comparisons? An experiment with AHP”, with S. Lumbreras, A. Santamaría, A. Veiga. Annals of Operations Research, Dec. 2014 online.
16. “An estimation of fuel demand elasticities for Spain: an aggregated panel approach accounting for diesel share”, with A. Danesin. Journal of Transport Economics and Policy, 49 (1): 1-16, 2015.
17. “Electricity Load Level Detail in Computational General Equilibrium – Part II – Welfare Impacts of a Demand Response Program”, with R. Rodrigues. Energy Economics, 47: 52-67, 2015.
18. “Electricity load level detail in computational general equilibrium – Part I – Data and calibration”, with R. Rodrigues. Energy Economics, 46: 258-266, 2014
19. “Back to the future? Rethinking auctions for renewable electricity support”, with P. Del Río. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 35: 42-56, 2014.
20. “Exergy as a global energy sustainability indicator. A review of the state of the art”, with J.C. Romero. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 33: 427-442, 2014.
21. “The effect of carbon prices and anti-leakage policies on selected industrial sectors in Spain  - Cement, steel and oil refining”, with A. Santamaría and P. Pintos. Energy Policy, 65: 708-717, 2014.
22. “An estimation of fuel demand elasticities for Spain: an aggregated panel approach accounting for diesel share”, with A. Danesin. Journal of Transport Economics and Policy, 49, 2013.
23. “Renewable generation and electricity prices: Taking stock and new evidence for Germany and Austria”, with K. Würzburg and X. Labandeira. Energy Economics, 40: 159-171, 2013.
24. “The economics of new nuclear power plants in liberalized electricity markets”, with A. Conchado. Energy Economics, 40: 119-125, 2013.
25. “Los efectos económicos del sistema europeo de comercio de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero”, with P. Pintos. Cuadernos de Información Económica, 237: 97-104, 2013.
26. “Los desafíos económicos del sector energético”, with X. Labandeira. Revista de Occidente, 383: 130-133, 2013.
27. “The costs of electricity interruptions in Spain. Are we sending the right signals?”, with L. Rey. Energy Policy, Energy Policy, 61: 751-760, 2013.
    
28. “A sustainable framework for biofuels in Europe”, with I.J. Pérez-Arriaga. Energy Policy. 52:  166-169, 2013.
29. “Renewables vs. energy efficiency: the cost of carbon emissions reduction in Spain”, with A. López-Peña and I.J. Pérez-Arriaga. Energy Policy, 50: 659-668, 2012.
30. “Energías renovables y cambio climático”, with X. Labandeira and K. Würzburg. Cuadernos Económicos de ICE, 83: 37-60, 2012.
31. “Costes de la reducción de la demanda de energía en España. Estimación del potencial”, with P. Pintos and K. Würzburg. Revista Economía Industrial, 384: 37-50, 2012.
32. “An Ex-post Analysis of the Effects of Renewables and Cogeneration on Spanish Electricity Prices”, with L. Gelabert, X. Labandeira. Energy Economics, 33: S59-S65,  2011.
33. “Electricity and CO2 emission impacts of a residential electricity demand response program in Spain”, with R. Rodrigues, A. Gómez-Plana. Estudios de Economía Aplicada, 29: 665-701, 2011.
34. “The green effect: Economic and market impacts of renewable energy development in Spain, Germany and Latin America”, with L. Barroso, H. Rudnick, F. Sensfuss. IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, 8: 22- 35,  2010.
35. "Estimación de los beneficios de la gestión activa de la demanda. Revisión del estado del arte y propuestas”, with A. Conchado. Cuadernos Económicos del ICE, 79: 187- 212,  2010.
36. "Energy efficiency: economics and policy", with X. Labandeira. Journal of Economic Surveys, 24: 573-592, 2010.
37. "An integrated approach to simulate the impacts of carbon emissions trading schemes", with X. Labandeira and M. Rodríguez. The Energy Journal, Special Issue: Climate Policies after 2012, 217-237, 2009.
38. “Promoting investment in low-carbon energy technologies”, with I.J. Pérez Arriaga. European Review of Energy Markets, 3: 9-21,  2009.
39. "Eficiencia energética y medio ambiente". Información Comercial Española, 847: 75-92, 2009.
40. “Are inconsistent decisions better? An experiment with pairwise comparisons” . European Journal of Operational Research, 193: 492- 498,  2009.
41. “Incorporating oligopoly, CO2 emissions trading and green certificates into a power generation expansion model”, with F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa, L. Lapiedra. Automatica, 44: 1608- 1620,  2008.
42. “Coordination of carbon reduction and renewable energy support policies”, with F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa. Climate Policy, 8: 377- 394,  2008.
43. “Scenarios for the evolution of the Spanish electricity sector: Is it on the right path towards sustainability?”, with F.J. Santos, I.J. Pérez Arriaga. Energy Policy, 36: 4057- 4068,  2008.
44. “Markets vs. regulation: A role for indicative energy planning”, with I.J. Pérez Arriaga. The Energy Journal, Special Issue. The Future of Electricity: Papers in Honor of David Newbery: 149- 164,  2008.
45. “Internalización de externalidades medioambientales en sistemas eléctricos: Una aplicación para España”, with L. Muñoz, A. Ramos, J. Montes. Revista de Economía Industrial, 365: 149- 162,  2007.
46. “Impacts of the European Emissions Trading Scheme Directive and permit assignment methods on the Spanish electricity sector”, with F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa  L. Lapiedra. The Energy Journal, 27: 47- 66,  2006.
47. “Aggregation of preferences in an environmental economics context: a goal programming approach”, with C. Romero. OMEGA Int. Journal of Management Science, 30: 89- 95,  2002.
48. “Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Risk Analysis as Risk Management Tools for Power Systems Planning” . IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 17: 895- 900,  2002.
49. “A multiple criteria decision making approach for electricity planning in Spain: economic versus environmental objectives”, with C. Romero. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 51: 736- 743,  2000.
50. “Assessment of the externalities of biomass energy, and a comparison of its full costs with coal”, with R.M. Sáez, J. Leal. Biomass and Bioenergy, 14: 469- 478,  1998.

Book chapters

1. “Energía y Sostenibilidad”, with J.M. Bellver, A. Conchado, R. Cossent, A. Danesin, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, J.C. Romero, " in A. Blanco (Ed.), Informe España 2015. Fundación Encuentro, 2015.
   
2. “Laudato si’ y la ciencia”, with J.C. Romero, in E. Sanz Giménez-Rico (Ed.), Cuidar de la tierra, cuidar de los pobres. Sal Terrae, 2015.
   
3. “System-level Benefits of Demand Response”, with M. Vallés, P. Frías, A. Conchado, O. Lago, in A. Losi et al (Eds), Integration of Demand Response into the Electricity Chain: Challenges, Opportunities and Smart Grid Solutions. Wiley-ISTE, 2015.
   
4. “Demanda de electricidad y eficiencia”. In M.A. Agúndez, J. Martínez-Simancas (Eds.), Energía eléctrica. Manual básico para juristas. La Ley, 2014.
   
5. “Environmental implications of energy production”, with N. Caldés and Y. Lechón. In Dyer, H., M.J. Trombetta (Eds.), International handbook of energy security, pp: 345-385. Edward Elgar, 2013.
6. “Environmental regulation", with C. Batlle, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga. In Pérez-Arriaga, I.J. (Ed.), Regulation of the power sector, pp: 539-580. Springer, 2013.
7. “Power system economics”, with M. Ventosa, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga. In Pérez-Arriaga, I.J. (Ed.), Regulation of the power sector, pp: 47-124. Springer, 2013.
8. “The economic impact of demand-response programs on power systems. A survey of the state of the art”, with A. Conchado. In Sorokin, A.; Rebennack, S.; Pardalos, P.M.; Iliadis, N.A.; Pereira, M.V.F. (Eds.). Handbook of networks in power systems, pp: 281-302. Springer. 2012.
   
9. “The ADDRESS European Project: a large-scale R&D initiative for the development of active demand", with F. Bouffard, R. Belhomme, A. Diop, M. Sebastian-Viana, C. Yuen, H. Devine-Wright, R. Cerero, G. Valtorta. In Jamasb, T., M.G. Pollitt (Eds). The Future of Electricity Demand: Customers, Citizens and Loads, pp: 423-444. Cambridge University Press, 2011.
   
10. “Second-best instruments for energy and climate policy”, with X. Labandeira. In Markandya, A., I. Galarraga, M. González (Eds.). Handbook of Sustainable Use of Energy, pp: 441-451. Edward Elgar. 2011.
    
11. “Análisis prospectivo general”, with P. Frías, T. Gómez. In Becker, F., L.M. Cazorla, J. Martínez-Simancas (Dir.). Tratado de Energías Renovables, pp: 243-288. Aranzadi, Cizur Menor. 2010.
12. “Aspectos éticos en el uso de las distintas energías”. In Llamas Madurga, M.R. (Coord). Implicaciones éticas en algunos debates científicos, pp: 121-141. Instituto de España, Madrid. 2010.
13. “A discussion of “Climate Change Policies, Competitiveness and Leakage”, by Philippe Quirion”. In Cerdá, E., X. Labandeira (Eds). Climate change policies: Global challenges and future prospects, pp: 123-128. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, UK. 2010.
14. “Instrumentos de regulación ambiental en el sector eléctrico” . In Becker, F., L.M. Cazorla, J. Martínez-Simancas, J.M. Sala (Dir.)Tratado de regulación del sector eléctrico, pp:479-508. Aranzadi, Cizur Menor. 2009. (ISBN 978-84-8355-902-4).
15. “The joint impact of carbon emissions trading and tradable green certificates on the evolution of liberalized electricity markets: The Spanish case”, with F.J. Santos. In Gulli, F. (ed). Markets for carbon and power pricing in Europe. Theoretical issues and empirical analyses, pp: 213-233. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, UK. 2008. (ISBN 978 1 84720 809 5).
16. “Economía y medio ambiente: Herramientas de valoración ambiental”, with C. Romero. In Becker, F., L.M. Cazorla, J. Martínez-Simancas (Dir.). Tratado de Tributación Medioambiental, pp: 1189-1225. Aranzadi, Cizur Menor. 2008. (ISBN 978-84-8355-272-8).
17. “Strategic decisions for green electricity marketing in Spain: learning from past experiences”, with M. Pérez Plaza. In Wang, H-F. (ed). Web-based green products life cycle management systems: Reverse supply chain utilization, pp: 250-266. IGI Publishing, Hershey, PA. 2008.
18. “Medio ambiente, energías renovables y garantía de suministro” . In Los asuntos pendientes en la regulación del sector eléctrico, pp: 124-136. Fundación Alternativas, Madrid. 2008. (ISBN 978-84-92424-39-9).
19. “El riesgo de las fuentes energéticas”, with J. Barquín, J. Montes, I. Pérez-Arriaga. In IX Forum de la Seguretat: Seguridad y energía, pp: 49-71. Institut d'Estudis de la Seguretat, Barcelona. 2006.
20. “Política energética”, with J. Barquín. In Galindo Martín, M.A.  &  Y. Fernández Jurado (Coords). Política socioeconómica en la Unión Europea, pp: 341-356. Delta Publicaciones, Madrid. 2006. (ISBN 84-96477-35-5).
21. “An assessment of the consequences of the European Emissions Trading Scheme for the promotion of renewable electricity in Spain”, with F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa. In De Miguel, C., X. Labandeira y B. Manzano (eds). Economic Modelling of Climate Change and Energy Policies, pp: 70-85. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham. 2006. (ISBN 1845426304).
22. “Un modelo energético insostenible”, with E. Menéndez, C. de Miguel, M. Pardo, J. I. Pérez Arriaga, L.J. Sánchez de Tembleque. In Informe España 2005, pp: 75-142. Fundación Encuentro, Madrid. 2005. (ISBN 84-89019-29-0).
23. “Metodología de ayuda en programas de cooperación al desarrollo: Aplicación a la electrificación rural apropiada”, with F.J. Santos Pérez. In Fernández, F.R., R. Caballero, C. Romero (eds). La aventura de decidir: una aproximación científica mediante casos reales, pp: 59-71. Universidad de Málaga, Málaga. 2004. (ISBN 84-608-0205-1).
24. “Externalidades de la energía y su valoración” . In Gago Rodríguez, A., y X. Labandeira Villot (eds.) Energía, Fiscalidad y Medio Ambiente en España, pp: 40-65. Instituto de Estudios Fiscales, Madrid. 2002. (ISBN 84-8008-111-2).

Books

1. “Influencia de las políticas medioambientales en los mercados eléctricos europeos”, with C. Ocaña, I. J. Pérez Arriaga, F.J. Santos. Fundación BBVA, Madrid. 2007. (ISBN 84-96515-25-7).
2. “ExternE National Implementation. Spain”, with M. Aróstegui, J. Leal, Y. Lechón, R.M. Sáez, M. Varela, A. Alarcón, S. Salat, N. Sumarroca, J. Montes, L. Muñoz, A. Ramos. CIEMAT, Madrid. 1999. (ISBN 84-7834-346-6).
3. “ExternE Externalities of Energy. Vol 10: National Implementation”  (Edited). European Commission, Luxembourg. 1999. (ISBN 92-828-3723-8).

Other publications

1. “La valoración de los recursos distribuidos en las políticas energéticas europeas. Ventajas e inconvenientes”, with J.P. Chaves, T. Gómez. Temas para el debate, 270: 38-42, 2017.
2. “El valor de los recursos distribuidos frente a los centralizados”, with J.P. Chaves, T. Gómez. Revista de Obras Públicas. 164 (3584): 32-37, 2017.
   
3. “El acuerdo de París sobre cambio climático”, with X. Labandeira. Revista ICADE, 97: 11-19, 2016.
   
4. “Las agendas de cambio climático y de desarrollo humano sostenible en las cumbres de París y Nueva York: una historia de dos ciudades”, with A. González-García, J.C. Romero, A. Conchado. Revista ICADE, 97: 57-86, 2016.
   
5. “Hacia una conceptualización operativa de la sostenibilidad energética”, with J.C. Romero. Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. XCI: 4-9, 2014.
   
6. “Gestión de la demanda eléctrica”, with F. García, D. Trebolle, M. Goudó, J.M. Galán and A. Conchado. Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad, XCI: 26-32, 2013.
   
7.  “La innovación en el sector energético”, with A. Conchado and L. Díaz-Anadón. Cataluña Económica. 3 (517): 44-47, 2013.
   
8. “A new framework for rural electrification programs”, with K. Dietrich, A. López-Peña. IAEE Energy Forum, Summer: 21- 25,  2011.
9. “Costes de reducción de CO2 en la industria española”, with A. Santamaría. Economistas, 127: 72- 81,  2011.
10. “Análisis de la evolución de la intensidad energética en España”, with X. Labandeira, M. Mendiluce. Economics for Energy, Vigo. 2011.
11. “Energía y sostenibilidad en España”, with P. Del Río, X. Labandeira. Economistas, 123: 281- 285,  2010.
12. “Evaluación del potencial de las diversas fuentes de energía renovable y de las tecnologías para su aprovechamiento: oportunidades y retos para el sector de la energía”, with P. Frías, T. Gómez. Nota d'economia, 95-96: 89- 101,  2010.
13. “Políticas para un transporte sostenible”, with I. Pérez Arriaga, A. López Peña, J. Díaz Carazo. Cuadernos de Energía, 25: 14- 21,  2009.
14. “Energía y desarrollo sostenible”, with I.J. Pérez Arriaga. Cuadernos de Economía Social, 3: 1- 4,  2008.
15. “Electrificación rural. Consideración de la organización y estructura social”, with F.J. Santos. Solar News, Cuarto Bimestre: 34- 39,  2007.
16. “The major elements for a global climate strategy beyond 2012”, with I. Pérez-Arriaga, C. Batlle, J. Barquín. IAEE Newsletter, Fall: 21- 25,  2007.
17. “El Protocolo de Kyoto y la Directiva Europea de Comercio de Emisiones: ¿vale la pena el esfuerzo?”. Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad, 82: 10- 16,  2005.
18. “Efectos de la liberalización eléctrica en el parque tecnológico europeo”, with C. Vázquez. Economía Exterior, 26: 195- 202,  2003.
19. “Instrumentos de política ambiental en los mercados eléctricos liberalizados de América Latina y Europa”, with D.R. Gómez, I.D. Aronne, R. Bravo, V.M. Feliciano Jacomino, E. Lerner, F. Oosterhius, O. Postiglioni, F.C. Rey, R. O’Ryan, H. Rudnick, L.J. Sánchez de Tembleque, F. Thomas. Boletín Energético CNEA, 9: 3- 16,  2002.
20. “Central solar fotovoltaica de la Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Monitorización y difusión en la web”, with J. Riesco, P. Romera. Era Solar, 111: 26- 31,  2002.
21. “Effects of energy markets de/reregulation onto EU’s  technology portfolio: conventional and emerging technologies”, with S. Isoard. European Communities, Luxembourg. 2001. (ISBN Report EUR 19829 EN).
22. “Instrumentos de regulación ambiental en el sector eléctrico”, with R. Santos. Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad, 77: 38- 46,  2000.
23. “Una aplicación de la programación multiobjetivo a la planificación eléctrica” . Energía, Marzo-Abril,  1997.
24. “Assessment of the externalities of biomass energy for electricity production”, with J. Leal, R.M. Sáez. Informes Técnicos Ciemat 804,  1996.
25. “Evaluación de los costes externos de los ciclos del carbón y de la energía eólica en España”, with J. Montes, R.M. Sáez. Informes Técnicos Ciemat 768 ,  1995.