Transcript Energy use in buildings

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9 November 2011
Heavy Duty Vehicle
GHG emissions
Philip Owen – DG Climate Action
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Political context
 February 2011: political commitment by EU Heads of
State to reduce emissions by 80-95% below 1990
levels by 2050
 March 2011: roadmap for a competitive low carbon
economy in 2050: 80% reduction in emissions
 March 2011: White Paper on Transport: 60%
reduction in emissions by 2050; 20% by 2030
 Autumn 2011: energy roadmap
Sustainable communities
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EU27 reference scenario
Index (1990=100)
300
GDP
250
200
Freight transport
150
Passenger
transport
100
50
Population
0
1990
2010
2030
2050
Source: PRIMES modeling for Commission Impact Assessments
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Index (1990=100)
300
EU27 reference scenario: tonne-km
250
Trucks
200
150
Inland navigation
100
50
Rail
0
1990
2010
2030
2050
Source: PRIMES modeling for Commission Impact Assessments
How can related GHG emissions be
addressed?
 More efficient vehicles – new engines
and designs
 Cleaner energy – new fuels and
propulsion systems
 More optimal use of transport networks
– information and communication systems
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Which policy tools?
 No one solution
 Broad mix of policies will be required
 Technical innovation
 May not be able to contribute all improvements
 Regulation
 Where market failings occur
 Price signals
 Generic and/or specific?
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Emerging HDV strategy
 Mix of policy instruments
 Engine technologies, aerodynamics etc.
 Eco-driving
 Pricing
 Measurement methodology
 Baseline necessary
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Conclusion
 Freight transport is necessary for society and
economic growth
 The challenge is reconciling these necessities
with a CO2 reduction target of 60%
 Innovation and technical development is key
but will not alone achieve stated goals
 Parallel policy instruments are also needed
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Thank you
http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/transport/index_en.htm