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Restructuring the Austrian Energy System: An Extended Technology Wedges Approach

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  • Claudia Kettner
  • Daniela Kletzan-Slamanig

    (WIFO)

  • Angela Köppl
  • Stefan Schleicher

    (Austrian Institute of Economic Research)

  • Andrea Damm
  • Karl W. Steininger
  • Brigitte Wolkinger

    (University of Graz, Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change)

  • Hans Schnitzer
  • Michaela Titz

    (Graz University of Technology, Institute for Process and Particle Engineering)

  • Heidemarie Artner
  • Andreas Karner

    (KWI Consultants GmbH)

Abstract

EU climate and energy policy defines ambitious objectives for the EU member countries requiring a fundamental change of energy systems. This paper suggests basing the analysis of restructuring options on energy services instead of energy flows. In order to provide the energy services in a sustainable way the guidelines "low energy – low carbon – low distance" should be used. This refers to an increase in energy efficiency, the reduction of fossil fuels and the reduction of (redundant) transport. An extended technology wedges approach is applied for Austria to illustrate emission reduction options through technological and behavioural changes. Two portfolios of technology wedges are quantified regarding their effects on energy flows and emissions as well as the economic impacts of investments required.

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  • Claudia Kettner & Daniela Kletzan-Slamanig & Angela Köppl & Stefan Schleicher & Andrea Damm & Karl W. Steininger & Brigitte Wolkinger & Hans Schnitzer & Michaela Titz & Heidemarie Artner & Andreas Kar, 2011. "Restructuring the Austrian Energy System: An Extended Technology Wedges Approach," WIFO Working Papers 385, WIFO.
    • Handle: RePEc:wfo:wpaper:y:2011:i:385
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    1. Angela Köppl & Claudia Kettner & Daniela Kletzan-Slamanig & Stefan Schleicher & Hans Schnitzer & Michaela Titz & Andrea Damm & Karl W. Steininger & Brigitte Wolkinger & Reinhold Lang & Gernot Wallner , 2011. "EnergyTransition 2012\2020\2050. Strategies for the Transition to Low Energy and Low Emission Structures," WIFO Studies, WIFO, number 41198, February.
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