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0.00 (long-term objective)

1.47

2.95

4.43

5.90 (lower bound)

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Description

A measure of the carbon intensity of energy production, calculated by dividing CO2 emissions from the combustion of fuel by electricity output. This indicator was calculated by dividing national data on Total CO2 emissions from fuel combustion for electricity and heat (MtCO2) over Electricity output (TWh).

Long-Term Objective

Science-based/technical optimum

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.

Reference

IEA

Source

https://www.icos-cp.eu/science-and-impact/global-carbon-budget https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world/electricity/electricity-generation

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CO2 emissions from fuel combustion per electricity output