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Industrial energy efficiency and climate change mitigation

Year: 2008

Type: article

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 GtCO 2 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.

Source: Energy Efficiency

DOI: 10.1007/s12053-008-9032-8

Authors: Ernst Worrell, Lenny Bernstein, Joyashree Roy, Lynn Price, Jochen Harnisch

Institutions: Utrecht University, Jadavpur University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Ecofys (Germany)

Language: English

Topic: Energy Efficiency and Management

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

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

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,390