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Low-carbon technologies support energy security by buffering energy price shocks

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Energy supply crises matter because their economic impacts extend beyond energy markets. We argue that energy security should be understood by how energy systems transmit price shocks to the wider economy. Low-carbon technologies matter because, unlike fossil fuels, they dampen this transmission through the economy. Energy supply crises matter because their economic impacts extend beyond energy markets. This Comment argues that energy security should be understood by how energy systems transmit price shocks to the wider economy. Low-carbon technologies matter because, unlike fossil fuels, they dampen this transmission through the economy.

Source: Communications Earth & Environment

DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-04131-5

Authors: Jose A. Ordonez, Matthias Weitzel, Camille Van Der Vorst, Rafael Garaffa

Institutions: European Commission, Joint Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Global Energy Security and Policy

Subfield: General Energy

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,490