On Friday 2 December, the Barcelona Institute of Economics ( IEB), a group that belongs to the UB and is associated with the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB, Barcelona Science Park), will present the study entitled "Green Taxation of Energy" in a seminar devoted to environmental management. The study analyses the introduction of several fiscal measures concerning energy saving and efficiency, and the use of less contaminating energy sources in several European countries. Organized by the Fundació Gas Natural with the collaboration of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Regional Government of Catalonia), the seminar will be held in the Antoni Caparrós Auditorium at the PCB (C/Baldiri Reixac, 4-6).

The study has analysed the introduction of fiscal measures in several member states of the European Union and in a number of regions in Spain. To address the environmental impact of the energy cycle, these measures include the prohibition of certain activities, financial incentives for the use of less contaminating energy sources and the trading of gas emission rights as possible mechanisms by which to change the behaviour of society. The research has been performed by lecturers with the Dept. of Economic Policy and Public Finance at the UB, and by Josep Maria Duran and Cristina de Gispert, both members of the IEB and lecturers at the Faculty of Economic Science at the UB. During the introduction to the seminar, copies of the study will be given to those present.

In addition to the presentation of this study, the seminar will include a conference on the German and European experiences in green taxation of energy, which will be delivered by Anselm Görres, director of the NGO Green Budget Germany. It will also include a round table entitled “Expert opinions on green taxation of energy “, in which the implications of the possible application of these measures in Spain will be addressed.

This event is directed at managers in public administration departments dealing with tax, energy, and the environment, and at managers and technicians in energy-producing enetrprises, consultants, assessors, economists and lawyers. The seminar will begin with presentations by the director of the Fundació Gas Natural, Pere A. Fàbregas, and the director of the IEB, Martí Parellada. The closing session will include the participation of the Minister of Economy and Finances of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Antoni Castells.

Participation is free of charge; however, prior registration is requested. Please phone 93 467 05 77.