net zero” by 2050
The new goals will be submitted to the U.N.'s climate agency as part of an international agreement where nations publish how they intend to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, known as nationally determined contributions. The U.S. hopes to achieve “net zero” by 2050, and China by 2060. Indian policymakers say that together with net zero, the country is also trying to ensure energy independence and energy security. That is probably why it has not yet set a peak year for its coal production. The Benefits of Renewables and Low Carbon Feasibility Undertaking a renewables and low carbon feasibility will allow the organisation’s current environmental and energy performance to be analysed. These results will then form the basis for improvement recommendations, and especially how renewable energy options can be adopted by the site. By installing a renewable asset onsite, the organisation gains a level of energy security and predictability, and potentially an additional revenue stream i...