Net Zero and Near Net Zero Energy Districts – Case Studies from China, India, and the U.S. Read more about Net Zero and Near Net Zero Energy Districts – Case Studies from China, India, and the U.S. While first-cost typically governs single building development, entire new districts are able to reach net-zero or near-zero energy/emissions status through technology integration and design across multiple systems on a site. With project examples from China, India, and the United States, this presentation explored the technologies for efficiency, district energy systems, and ownership models that enable breakthrough energy performance.
Beyond the Grid: Driving an Economy-wide Energy Transformation by Cities and Industry in Asia Read more about Beyond the Grid: Driving an Economy-wide Energy Transformation by Cities and Industry in Asia Cities and industry play a pivotal role in driving a comprehensive energy transformation within Asian economies. The session unpacked the energy transformation outside of the power sector, shared case studies from low-carbon cities in China and new business models that promote the energy transformation of manufacturing in India.
The Road to Net-Zero in the Context of a Clean and Resilient Recovery Read more about The Road to Net-Zero in the Context of a Clean and Resilient Recovery Net-zero target. The UK was the first major industrialized country to set a net-zero target for 2050. This was a major theme of COP 26 and, we believe, of UNFCCC climate action going forward. We contributed to a discussion and:
The Opportunities and Challenges for Climate Mitigation Actions (NDCs and NAMAs)- The Case of Pakistan Read more about The Opportunities and Challenges for Climate Mitigation Actions (NDCs and NAMAs)- The Case of Pakistan Pakistan is a developing country, despite low emissions, it is ranked fifth when it comes to being affected by the impacts of climate change. During the period 1994-2013, the extreme climate events caused an economic loss of 4 billion USD. Pakistan having ratified Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement is working to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals set by the two. Currently, there are eight Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) that have been submitted by Pakistan of which six are still seeking support for implementation.
Industrial Decarbonization: The Next Challenge Read more about Industrial Decarbonization: The Next Challenge As per the Paris Agreement at the UNFCC COP of 2015, member states agreed to limit global warming to 2 °C versus pre-industrial levels. Based on this member states have set up targets under Intended Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs).
Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by Developing Energy Roadmaps Read more about Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by Developing Energy Roadmaps This presentation gave an overview of the global and regional progress in climate action and emphasized the need for an integrated approach to 2030 energy transition. It also discussed the National Expert SDG Tool for Energy Planning (NEXSTEP), an online tool to help develop national SDG7 roadmap and options to achieve NDCs.
V-ACEF Opening Plenary: Global Energy Challenges and Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more about V-ACEF Opening Plenary: Global Energy Challenges and Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mark Lister Keywords energy efficiency investments clean energy renewable energy climate technology sustainable energy clean energy deployment Read more about Mark Lister After starting out in corporate finance, Mark Lister specialized in energy efficiency (EE) almost 20 years ago and has become a leading advocate for expanded EE deployment. He has been involved with industry advocacy in Australia, worked on grassroots projects in sub-Saharan Africa, and lectured in postgraduate sustainable energy courses.