Industrial Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation
Publication Type
Report
Date Published
02/2009
Authors
Worrell, Ernst, Lenny Bernstein, Joyashree Roy, Lynn K Price, Jochen Harnisch, Stephane de la Rue du Can
Abstract
Industry contributes directly and indirectly (through consumed electricity) about 37% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, of which over 80% is from energy use. Total energy-related emissions, which were 9.9 Gt CO2 in 2004, have grown by 65% since 1971. Even so, industry has almost continuously improved its energy efficiency over the past decades. In the near future, energy efficiency is potentially the most important and cost effective means for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from industry. This paper discusses the potential contribution of industrial energy efficiency technologies and policies to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions to 2030.
Year of Publication
2009
Organization
Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division, International Energy Analysis Department, International Energy Studies Group