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Electric power generation is a primary source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 26% of the total [1], and strategies to mitigate climate change focus on decarbonizing this sector {fact:3, fact:6, fact:7}. Furthermore, the deployment of technologies like CCS and nuclear power is specifically targeted at reducing the emissions intensity of the electric power generation mix {fact:1, fact:5, fact:8}.
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
measurementElectricity generation is responsible for approximately 26% of total greenhouse gas emissions.
measurementTotal greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 were approximately 55.3 GtCO2e, with 37.5 GtCO2 attributed to fossil fuel combustion in operations including electricity generation.
claimJefferson (2000) and Colla et al. (2020) identify the decarbonization of grid electricity through low-carbon and renewable sources as a viable option for the energy transition, given that electricity generation is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.
claimElectricity generation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming and climate change, threatening sustainable development.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimThe development, demonstration, and deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies for coal and natural gas generators is critical for achieving deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, given the projected continued role of fossil fuels in the electric power generation mix.
Challenges of a Clean Energy Transition and Implications for ... economicstrategygroup.org 1 fact
claimPolicies that subsidize or mandate specific electricity generation sources, rather than taxing greenhouse gas emissions, have depressed wholesale electricity prices.