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> Client Service  > Industry Practices  > Electric Power & Natural Gas  > Latest Thinking Please review some of our latest thinking on the electric power and natural gas industry. (Please note: free, one-time registration is required to read any McKinsey Quarterly articles listed on this page). Carbon capture and storage: Assessing the economics September 2008 Carbon capture and storage has potential to play a significant role in the European and global response to climate change. However, there are uncertainties to overcome, and this will impact on its cost. Launch this article (PDF - 405 KB) How the world should invest in energy efficiency July 2008 A program that targets cost-effective opportunities in energy productivity could halve the growth in energy demand, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and generate attractive returns. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site The economics of solar power June 2008 Don't be fooled by technological uncertainty and the continued importance of regulation; solar will become more economically attractive. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site Next-generation regulation for European electric power June 2008 The Performance-Based Rate model has helped both distributors and users of electricity, but for it to remain beneficial, significant changes must be made. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site Cutting carbon, not economic growth: Germany's path April 2008 The country can go on cutting its greenhouse gas emissions substantially, but difficult trade-offs loom. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site What countries can do about cutting carbon emissions April 2008 Greenhouse gas emissions can be cut significantly—and, surprisingly, without huge disruption. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site Greenhouse gas abatement opportunities in Sweden April 2008 Sweden already has among the lowest emissions per capita in the western world. Over the long term, though, it still has significant options for further emission reduction. Launch this article (PDF - 2.28 MB) An Australian cost curve for greenhouse gas reduction February 2008 The McKinsey & Company report An Australian cost curve for greenhouse gas reduction provides a fact-based analysis on emission -reduction potential and the associated cost for the Australian economy. Its findings are that significant greenhouse gas reduction is achievable and affordable but requires urgent action to implement the full potential. Launch this article (PDF - 276 KB) Launch this article (PDF - 668 KB) Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost? November 2007 Starting in early 2007, a research team from McKinsey worked with leading companies, industry experts, academics, and environmental NGOs to develop a detailed, consistent fact base estimating costs and potentials of different options to reduce or prevent GHG emissions within the U.S. through 2030. The team analyzed more than 250 options, encompassing efficiency gains, shifts to lower-carbon energy sources, and expanded carbon sinks. Read more Read the executive summary (PDF - 460 KB) Read the full report (PDF - 4.11 MB) Launch the video presentation Launch the slideshow (PDF - 7.00 MB) Climate Change: Everyone's Business November 2007 McKinsey was commissioned by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) to produce an analysis of the options for greenhouse gas reduction in the U.K. We have worked with industry experts, academics and leading businesses and this CBI Climate Change Task Force Report shows that the UK's carbon reduction targets for 2020 are likely to be missed but that 2050 goals, whilst stretching, can be achieved at a manageable cost – provided a greater sense of urgency is now adopted by government, business and consumers. Read more on the CBI Web site Read the executive summary (PDF - 228 KB) Read the full report (PDF - 1.25 MB) Appendix: McKinsey analysis (PDF - 209 KB) Costs and potentials of greenhouse gas abatement in Germany October 2007 A report by McKinsey and Company on behalf of "BDI Initiativ - Business for Climate". Together with the German Industry Association (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie - BDI), McKinsey's German Office developed a view on costs and potentials of Greenhouse Gas Abatement in Germany until 2020/2030. More than 70 companies and associations were involved in assessing the different abatement levers. In sum, abatement of 30 percent (compared to 1990) seems feasible. Read the full report (PDF - 2.99 MB) Launch the Deep Dives - Industry (PDF - 3.54 MB) Launch the Deep Dives - Energy (PDF - 2.5 MB) Launch the Deep Dives - Transport (PDF - 2.33 MB) Launch the Deep Dives - Buildings (PDF - 2.35 MB) EU Emission Trading Scheme: Report on International Competitiveness European Commission, 2006 The European Commission's DG Environment appointed the Firm to support it in developing a review of the trading scheme (EU ETS). Among other things, they were asked to develop an understanding of its impact on the competitive position of participants and to analyze possibilities for the design of the scheme after the second trading period. Launch this report (PDF - 1.97 MB) A cost curve for greenhouse gas reduction February 2007 A global study of the size and cost of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions yields important insights for businesses and policy makers. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site Smarter Investing in Energy Commodities January 2006 Banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms are among the new breed of participants in markets for trading energy commodities. To continue to profit from these activities, such financial players must reexamine their original entry strategies. Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site Electric Power & Natural Gas Practice Practice Introduction Executive Insight Service Offerings Latest Thinking The McKinsey Quarterly Browse McKinsey Quarterly articles on energy Register and sign up to be alerted when new energy articles are posted Subscribe to the McKinsey Quarterly Energy, Resources, & Materials feed Contact Information E-mail the Electric Power & Natural Gas Practice.

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