Energy Transition Comfort, continuity and profit in sustainability Paul op den Brouw 1 12-10-2004 Rene van Zeeland Counselor for Science & Technology Royal Netherlands Embassy
Presentation topics What is Energy Transition? Needs and opportunities Energy Transition goals Government s role Transition = Cooperation Six themes
What is Energy Transition? Transition from fossil-based fuels and raw materials to a sustainable energy management Well-known transition: from coal to gas
Needs and opportunities Needs Dependence makes vulnerable Rising energy costs Damaging environmental effects EU 27 Limiting Global Climate Change to 2 degrees Celsius The way ahead for 2020 and beyond
Flow diagram Energy The Netherlands
Needs and opportunities Opportunities Build on earlier results Benchmarks, LT agreements, labels, eco-design, funding programs energy technologies). Emission trading. Act Now! Innovation in technology and technique Profit from knowledge and economic possibilities
Energy Transition goals Within 50 years the Netherlands will have a sustainable energy supply Sustainable energy which is: - affordable - always available - clean
Energy Transition goals Sustainable energy management means: - Decreasing demand for energy - Replacement of fossil energy sources - Emissions = Recovery - Comfort remains stable
Transition = Cooperation Industry Public organizations Research organizations Government
Transition = Cooperation Sustainability of energy supply sustainable energy management Transition approach Existing policy Now 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
Government s role To make Energy Transition a success, six government departments combine forces: Economic Affairs Spatial Planning, Housing and the Environment Agriculture, Nature and Fisheries Foreign Affairs/State Transport, Public Works and Water Management Finance
Government s role Funding to stimulate innovation Energy Research Grant Demonstration Projects Program Unique Opportunities Program promotes cooperation Enabling process and cooperation Platforms Removing obstacles in policies, laws and regulations 'Trendsetters Desk', which helps businesses whose Energy Transition projects are hampered by permits, legislation or regulations
Six themes Six themes with specific opportunities for the Netherlands. Each theme has a platform. These platforms are public / private partnerships. Platforms are in charge of program. The platforms stimulate innovative development and identify bottlenecks in policy and regulation.
Six themes Six themes for innovation and transition are: New Gas Sustainable mobility Bio-based raw materials Chain efficiency Sustainable electricity Energy in the built environment
Platform New Gas Transition to a cleaner and sustainable gas supply (hydrogen, biogas, efficient use of natural gas) Transition paths: Energy conservation in the built environment Micro and mini domestic heating systems Clean natural gas Green gas Energy conservation in greenhouses
Platform Sustainable mobility Transition to alternative automotive fuels, new vehicles and vehicles control systems Transition paths: Natural gas and biogas Biofuels Hydrogen
Platform Bio-based raw materials Transition to plant-based/organic feedstocks in industrial processes Transition paths: Biomass processing Biomass production Biosyngas Bioplastics
Platform Chain efficiency Chain efficiency and energy conservation through system approach to production chains of companies. Transition paths: energy conservation in production chains sustainable paper chain sustainable agricultural chain
Platform Sustainable electricity Transition to new, reliable, and clean electricity supply Transition paths: Biomass Wind
Platform Energy in the built environment New technologies targeting 20 % energy reduction in heating and cooling of buildings. Transition paths: Solar energy Underground water storage Extra insulation
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