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ID103443
Title ProperDecomposition of CO2 emissions change from energy consumption in Brazil
Other Title Informationchallenges and policy implications
LanguageENG
AuthorFreitas, Luciano Charlita de ;  Kaneko, Shinji
Publication2011.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This study evaluates the changes in CO2 emissions from energy consumption in Brazil for the period 1970-2009. Emissions are decomposed into production and consumption activities allowing computing the full set of energy sources consumed in the country. This study aims to develop a comprehensive and updated picture of the underlying determinants of emissions change from energy consumption in Brazil along the last four decades, including for the first time the recently released data for 2009. Results demonstrate that economic activity and demographic pressure are the leading forces explaining emission increase. On the other hand, carbon intensity reductions and diversification of energy mix towards cleaner sources are the main factors contributing to emission mitigation, which are also the driving factors responsible for the observed decoupling between CO2 emissions and economic growth after 2004. The cyclical patterns of energy intensity and economy structure are associated to both increments and mitigation on total emission change depending on the interval. The evidences demonstrate that Brazilian efforts to reduce emissions are concentrated on energy mix diversification and carbon intensity control while technology intensive alternatives like energy intensity has not demonstrated relevant progress. Residential sector displays a marginal weight in the total emission change.
`In' analytical NoteEnergy Policy Vol. 39, No. 3; Mar 2011: p.1495-1504
Journal SourceEnergy Policy Vol. 39, No. 3; Mar 2011: p.1495-1504
Key WordsCO2 Emission ;  Energy Consumption ;  Brazil