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

The Federal Environment Agency calculated two scenarios by 2030 as a basis for the evaluation and revision of the climate strategy and to fulfil the reporting obligation under the Monitoring Mechanism on the development of greenhouse gas emissions: Already implemented measures have been taken into account for the scenario “with measures”. The scenario “with additional measures” includes additional measures included in Austria’s energy strategy. Since a significant proportion of GHG emissions are due to the nature and quantity of energy used, basic energy economic data are necessary for the production of the emission scenarios. These were modelled by a consortium of economic research institutes, Austrian Energy Agency, Energy Economics Group of TU Vienna and Institute of Combustion Technology at TU Graz. In addition, scenarios with lower economic growth (average 1.5 % p.a. instead of 2 % p.a.) and lower energy prices were calculated.