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Varianta finală a Planului Național Integrat în domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice: obiective mai ambițioase dar lipsite de traiectorii clare.  

Ministerul Energiei a transmis recent Comisiei Europene versiunea finală a Planului Național Integrat în domeniul Energiei și Schimbărilor Climatice (PNIESC), documentul-cadru prin care România își stabilește obiectivele și măsurile pentru decarbonizare, aliniate cu țintele europene pentru 2030 și cu angajamentul de a atinge neutralitatea climatică până în 2050.  Publicat pentru prima oară pentru consultare la finalul anului 2018, proiectul Planului a trecut printr-o lungă serie de modificări până la varianta finală. În ultimii ani, experții EPG au participat la consultările organizate de Ministerul Energiei privind acest document cu o deosebită importanță strategică și au comunicat necesitatea unei serii de ajustări,...

The Whole-Lifecycle Approach in the Romanian Buildings Sector: Overcoming the Barriers

The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) demands EU member states to introduce measures addressing the whole-life carbon (WLC) impact of buildings, encompassing both operational emissions and embodied emissions across the production, construction, renovation, and end-of-life stages. Implementing these measures requires extensive structural transformations, posing challenges for countries that are institutionally unfamiliar with the concept, such as Romania. An effective implementation of WLC requires a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to building decarbonisation, combining technology innovation, economic strategy, and adapted legislation. Likewise, it requires collaboration and coordination between a variety of actors in the buildings sector that play key roles...

Beyond Fit-for-55: How can Romania align with the EU’s 2040 climate target?

In 2024, the EU proposed a target of reducing GHG emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. This target not only secures the pathway to climate neutrality by 2050, but also gives a clear signal of what the 2030-2040 decade will look in terms of fossil fuel phase-out, cleantech development and just transition, among others. The proposed 2040 target underscores the EU’s commitment to aligning with the Paris Agreement while making significant progress towards its long-term goal of climate neutrality by 2050. To help reach the Union’s climate targets, Member States are required under the EU Governance Regulation...

Untapping Romania’s Biogas and Biomethane Potential

Biogas and biomethane will play an important role in achieving a cleaner energy mix and safeguarding the EU from external energy price fluctuations. Current projections estimate fossil gas to make up only between 2.5-6.6% of Romania’s energy demand in buildings by2050 (Energy Policy Group, 2022). Achieving the European Union’s net-zero target by 2050 requires reducing natural gas usage, and decarbonising gas where reductions are not possible. Biogas and biomethane have the technical potential to replace natural gas to a significant extent as a fuel of choice, especially for industry. The use of biogas and biomethane incurs several advantages. Notably: Nonetheless,...

Importanța achizițiilor publice ecologice în decarbonizarea industriei din România

Achizițiile publice pot crea noi oportunități pentru dezvoltarea industriei cu emisii reduse de carbon  Ambițiile europene în materie de climă și mediu asumate prin Pactul Verde European responsabilizează statele europene, inclusiv operatorii industriali să își reducă în mod accelerat emisiile. Acest lucru presupune, printre altele, utilizarea de noi tehnologii inovatoare, înlocuirea combustibililor fosili cu surse curate de energie și eficientizarea consumului de resurse și  energie. Transformarea fundamentală a industriei va fi, prin urmare, un proces de durată, care va necesita investiții majore din partea operatorilor industriali, dar și suport din partea statului pentru acoperirea costurilor semnificative de investiții, pentru extinderea...

Cum poate România să își protejeze industria?

Transformarea industriei: o necesitate presantă În contextul geopolitic și economic actual, politicile industriale din Uniunea Europeană sunt esențiale pentru a asigura securitatea, prosperitatea și atenuarea schimbărilor climatice. Un nou val de politici și scheme de suport, axate pe transformarea sustenabilă a industriilor statelor membre, reflectă o reorientare a gândirii strategice atât la nivel european cât și național. Astfel, mult-așteptatul raport al lui Mario Draghi a propus o abordare duală a problematicii tranziției industriale axată pe obiectivele de decarbonizare și competitivitate, două dimensiuni strâns întrepătrunse, care trebuie abordate concomitent. În acest sens, este nevoie de un mix de politici și stimulente...

The Role of Hydrogen in Romania’s Low-Carbon Economy. Results of the Annual Decarbonisation Perspective Model for Romania

Key Findings: Clean hydrogen will play a crucial role in decarbonising Romania’s industry and mobility sectors, with a significant production potential due to significant renewable energy resources. To launch a clean hydrogen economy in Romania, coherent national policies prioritising hydrogen in industry and mobility, as well as clear plans for increasing renewable electricity capacity and building out hydrogen transport infrastructure are needed Estimated domestic renewable hydrogen demand in Romania’s strategic documents ranges between 160,000 and 214,000 tonnes/year. The results of the ADP model show that this demand would increase to 667,000 tonnes/year by 2050 if Romania is to achieve the...

The Role of Carbon Capture in Romania’s Low-Carbon Economy. Results of the Annual Decarbonisation Perspective Model for Romania

Key Findings: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be an essential component of Romania’s decarbonisation efforts, particularly for the cement and chemicals sectors. To enable CCS projects that contribute to Romania’s climate mitigation efforts in a cost-effective way, ambitions must be increased in national strategies, hard-to-abate sectors must be prioritised for CO2 capture, and the potential for negative emissions through carbon removal projects should be explored Under Romania’s obligations under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), most captured CO2 will be stored, with less of the gas destined for utilisation. According to the ADP model, even under a more relaxed deadline...

Pathways for Decarbonising Romania’s Economy. Results from the Annual Decarbonisation Perspective Model

With the adoption of its Long-Term Strategy and the drafting of a revised National Energy and Climate Plan, Romania has made significant strides in planning the decarbonisation of its economy. Current strategic documents can be enhanced through more comprehensive and detailed plans for implementing cost-optimal decarbonisation pathways, backed by clear policy and financing instruments. To this end, Carbon-Free Europe, Evolved Energy Research and Energy Policy Group have prepared a detailed model outlining eight scenarios for decarbonising Romania’s economy. The results of the model point to the following high-level conclusions: Mihnea Cătuți, EPG Head of Research Mihnea is the Head of...

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