Abstract
For four carbon-emitting sectors, the electricity, industrial, residential and commercial, and transportation sectors, this study implements the two strategies of “energy-saving and carbon-reducing measures” and “low-carbon infrastructure construction” to realize Taiwan’s low-carbon vision. The electricity sector is comprised of clean coal technologies and renewable energy resources as its main power generation structure. The industrial sector adopts the Best Available Technologies (BAT) by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. The residential and commercial sector implements the US Energy Star benchmark for the electrical appliances to obtain the highest energy-saving effect. The transportation sector achieves a win-win outcome for energy savings and carbon reductions with the two strategies of rail mode and electrification. With detailed data analysis and strategic planning, this study concludes that Taiwan can meet the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals set by both the Sustainable Energy Policy Guidelines and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for the target year of 2030.
Highlights
Introduction to Industrial ManufacturingProcesses and the Latest Energy-Saving TechnologiesThe Best Available Technologies (BAT) is from the European Union’s IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) directive, and means prevention or reduction of overall environmental impact by best processes, equipment, or operational methods
With detailed data analysis and strategic planning, this study concludes that Taiwan can meet the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals set by both the Sustainable Energy Policy Guidelines and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for the target year of 2030
The results of a study concerning the years 2000-2006 indicate that the global annual carbon emissions due to human activities were 9.1 billion tons, of which emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels were responsible for 7.6 billion tons; the remaining 1.5 billion tons were emitted as a result of changes in land-use
Summary
In 2010, carbon dioxide emissions in Taiwan were 11 tons per capita [7]. To meet the IPCC’s 2030 target of 5 tons per capita, Taiwan must reduce its emissions by 54.5% from 2010 to 2030. For the development of clean energies, total carbon dioxide emissions between 2016 and 2020 should return to their level in 2008, while those in 2025 should return to their level in 2000, and those in 2050 should be reduced to 50% of those in 2000. According to this standard, Taiwan’s carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced to 8.3 tons per capita in 2030—the IPCC’s target year. Taiwan’s carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced to 8.3 tons per capita in 2030—the IPCC’s target year This reduction is equivalent to a reduction rate of 24.5% for the period 20102030. This emissions standard is much looser than that of the B1 scenario proposed by the IPCC for 2030
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