Energy input data and scenarios as a basis for the Climate Strategy 2020 and the Monitoring Mechanism 2011

As a basis for the evaluation and revision of the climate strategy and for fulfilling the reporting obligation under the monitoring mechanism on the development of greenhouse gas emissions, the Federal Environment Agency calculated two scenarios up to 2030: Measures already implemented have been taken into account for the “with measures” scenario. The scenario “with additional measures” includes additional measures listed within the Austrian Energy Strategy. Since a significant part of GHG emissions is due to the type and quantity of energy used, basic energy data are necessary to compile the emission scenarios. These were modelled by a consortium of economic research institute, Austrian Energy Agency, Energy Economics Group of TU Wien and Institute of Combustion Technology of TU Graz. In addition, scenarios with lower economic growth (on average 1.5% p.a. instead of 2% p.a.) and lower energy prices were calculated.