Ben McWilliams
Researcher and policy analyst at Bruegel specializing in energy and climate policy, focusing on electricity markets and the practical implications of carbon pricing and CBAM for power systems.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 45min
All about CBAM, the cross-border carbon levy
Ben McWilliams, Bruegel researcher on electricity and carbon pricing, and Ignacio García Bercero, experienced EU trade and climate negotiator, unpack the EU’s carbon border adjustment. They discuss which sectors and countries face the biggest hits. They debate how to trace emissions for electricity, the political and WTO implications, and how CBAM interacts with carbon markets and industrial policy.
Oct 29, 2024 • 31min
Counting sunshine: Solar energy data and public policy
Ben McWilliams, a clean technology data analyst at Bruegel, and Marie Tompa, a Senior Analyst at Rhodium focusing on clean tech investments, discuss the solar energy transition. They explore how investment data can significantly influence public policy, particularly in the EU and US. The conversation highlights a surge in US clean technology investments post-Inflation Reduction Act, and the need for a European energy data agency to enhance transparency. Key insights reveal the vital role of solar energy in achieving climate goals and the competitive landscape of the clean energy market.
