Vision, Mission & Strategy

Turning energy transition complexity into trusted choices

The Energy Economics Group develops policy-grade system evidence and energy economics analysis to support robust transition decisions for public authorities, industry, research partners, and society.

Vision

Trusted choices for sustainable energy futures

We aim to be a leading Swiss and international group for integrated energy and economic analysis, supporting sustainable, resilient, just and fair energy futures.

Mission

Evidence for energy-economic transition pathways

We improve understanding of energy transition pathways and identify effective strategies for sustainable, secure and resilient energy systems in Switzerland, Europe and global contexts. Our work supports decisions across policy, industry, research and society.

Strategy

Policy-grade system analysis with real-world relevance

We develop, maintain, and apply transparent, robust, and reproducible modelling and scenario analysis capabilities. Our strategy is to connect energy systems, markets, behaviour, the economy, and environmental impacts into decision-ready evidence to inform transition decisions.

Deliver world-class systems analysis for policy and society

We develop advanced, modular and integrated models to inform resilient, net-zero pathways. Our work combines whole-system modelling, markets, behaviour and energy–economy analysis to assess technology choices, infrastructure needs and system-level trade-offs.

Strengthen impact and visibility across stakeholder communities

We deliver transparent and actionable insights for policymakers, industry, research partners and society. We contribute to Swiss and European flagship initiatives, international communities, publications, outreach and stakeholder dialogue.

Foster a culture of research excellence and integrity

We promote rigorous, transparent and reproducible research in an inclusive working culture. We strengthen supervision, mentoring, internal exchange and career development to support high-quality outputs and practices.

Capacity building and systems thinking

We advance systems thinking through education, training, supervision, and scientific community engagement. We support early-career researchers and contribute to energy systems education within PSI, Switzerland, and Europe.

What makes the Energy Economics Group distinctive

Swiss policy relevance

We address national transition questions such as security of supply, winter adequacy, clean molecules, firm low-carbon options, flexibility and infrastructure.

European and global context

We connect Swiss choices to European energy systems, global climate policy and energy market dynamics, and international technology developments.

Integrated system perspective

We combine energy systems, markets, behaviour, economy and environmental impacts to assess transition pathways beyond cost optimisation alone.

Research outreach

We connect energy economics modelling with technology assessment, risk & human reliability, and expertise in decentralised energy systems to make our research relevant to system-wide decisions.