Will gas be gone in the United Kingdom (UK) by 2050? An impact assessment of urban heat decarbonisation and low emission vehicle uptake on future UK energy system scenarios

Alexander Hobley

Renewable Energy, 2019, vol. 142, issue C, 695-705

Abstract: The UK government has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80%, from 1990 levels, by 2050. Decarbonisation of transport and heat supply to buildings is recognised as a fundamental step in achieving this target. With cities being the largest producers of GHG emissions they provide the biggest opportunity for climate change mitigation.

Keywords: Urban decarbonisation; 2050; Renewables; Future energy systems; UK (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.04.052

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