Abstract
To provide a framework for a systematic study to address the issues of GHG emissions, City of Delhi was selected. The study employs state-of-the-art analytical techniques to develop GHG emission inventory, its forecasting and preparing mitigation plan. The total carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) emission was estimated at 41.26 million tonnes (Mt.) for the year 2014. The major contributors were power plants (46.8%), vehicles (29.7%), municipal solid waste burning (7.6%) and domestic cooking (6%). To achieve a continuous reduction, targets were set for two phases in the years, 2022 and 2030. The emissions were projected by considering growth in population, GDP, vehicles on the road and other activities; 63.64 (year 2022) and 79.19 (year 2030) Mt. tCO2e. The electricity consumption showed the highest increase followed by vehicles. Based on emission intensity (ratio of emission quantity to GDP), the target emission in the year 2030 was 54.74 Mt. tCO2e. The control-plan primarily comprised use of renewable sources, energy efficient devices and introduction of electric vehicles. Electricity generation by renewable sources (40% by 2030) could result in a reduction of 25.6 Mt. tCO2e (32% of tCO2e). It is shown systematic emission estimates and mitigation planning can achieve the target emission.
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