10.5286/UKERC.EDC.000129
Coleman, J.
ETI
UK Energy Research Centre Energy Data Centre (UKERC EDC)
On track or too little too late: how can we accelerate the low carbon transition?<!-- CO2 -->
ETI
2016
Cross Cutting Programme (Strategy)
OTHER CROSS-CUTTING TECHNOLOGIES or RESEARCH (Environmental, social and economic impacts)
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ETI’s Strategy Director Jo Coleman presented “On track or too little too late: how can we accelerate the low carbon transition?” at the G-02Y Summit in Switzerland. <ul><li>World energy demand is set to grow</li><li>COP21 pledges fall far short of a 2ºC pathway</li><li>Power is not typically the dominant end-use</li><li>Opportunities to introduce step-changes in technology or strategic direction are few</li></ul>An feasible emissions reduction plan is presented - Power now, heat next, transport gradually which should have optimal cost:benefit ratio<!-- CO2 -->