“Low-carbon technologies support energy security by buffering energy price shocks” (2026), by Jose A. Ordonez et al. Energy research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. A free PDF is available.

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

Jose A. Ordonez, Matthias Weitzel, Camille Van der Vorst et al. · October 23, 2026 · Energy

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.

Free PDF DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-04131-5