Evaluating impact on consumption of energy
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Scope
Does the option increase or decrease consumption of energy and production of heat?[1]
Definition
Energy and heat production and use hold a significant share of overall carbon dioxide emissions and harmful human emissions in general. In the short run, environmentally friendly transport modes (such as marine or rail transport) and renewable energy sources (such as solar energy and wind energy) need to be boosted. But most important: Europe´s inhabitants need to change their own position as well as their actions in daily life towards a energy-saving, more environmentally friendly lifestyle.[1]
Result
Indicators:
The following Eurostat Structural Indicators are relevant to address the key question:
The following Eurostat Sustainable Development Indicators are relevant to address the key question:
Additional Links:
A detailed definition of energy commodities (products), production, transformation and consumption sectors and energy production/transformation can be found at:
http://forum.europa.eu.int/irc/dsis/coded/info/data/coded/en/Theme9.htm[1]
See also
References
This text is for information only and is not designed to interpret or replace any reference documents.