An easily traceable scenario for 80% CO2 emission reduction in Japan through the final consumption-based CO2 emission approach: A case study of Kyoto-city

Sawako Shigeto, Yoshiki Yamagata, , Ryota, Masato Hidaka and Masayuki Horio

Applied Energy, 2012, vol. 90, issue 1, 205 pages

Abstract: To develop a scenario, easily traceable even for ordinary citizens, toward the national challenge target of 80% CO2 reduction by 2050, we have proposed a new model that calculates the total CO2 emission based on the final consumption. Using the model, we have tested appropriate (locally available) technology based sub-scenarios: (1) energy saving through electrification of all transportation; (2) promotion of wood utilization for housing; (3) introduction of renewable energies; and (4) efficient energy recovery from wastes. Applying the scenarios to the Kyoto-city as a case study, we have found that local 80% CO2 emission reduction could be possible using appropriate technologies including emission reduction from construction of private and public infrastructures, and shifting our final consumption mode into low CO2 emission has a significant impact. We have also argued that it is of interest to examine the future socio-economic change that would influence on people’s consumption behavior.

Keywords: Easily traceable scenario; 80% CO2 emission reduction; Final consumption-based CO2 emission; Change in consumption behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.03.049

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