| ID | 115669 |
| Title Proper | Energy-related climate change mitigation in Brazil |
| Other Title Information | potential, abatement costs and associated policies |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Borba, Bruno S M C ; Lucena, Andre F P ; Rathmann, Regis ; Costa, Isabella V L |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper estimates the potential for energy-related greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions in Brazil, their abatement costs and proposes a number of policies to achieve these reductions. The Brazilian energy system is very peculiar as renewable energy accounts for some 45% of total primary energy and 85% of electricity production. The following sectors are covered in this paper: industry, transports and petroleum sector. Compared to a business-as-usual reference scenario, results show a potential to reduce future energy-related GHG emissions by 27% in 2030. However, in spite of that, the mitigation potential identified here is not large enough, in absolute terms, to reduce energy-related GHG emissions below the current level in Brazil by 2030. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 49; Oct 2012: p.430-441 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 49; Oct 2012: p.430-441 |
| Key Words | GHG Emission Reductions ; Abatement Costs ; Brazilian Energy System |