Integrated energy planning and greenhouse gas mitigation — India case study

This paper describes how integrated energy-emissions planning can be carried out for evolving energy strategies that facilitate greenhouse gas mitigation. The India case study highlights different energy scenarios, keeping in view the need for clean environment. This study has been carried out using an integrated energy planning tool which takes emissions into account. The importance of energy efficiency, fuel switching, and utilization of hydro, nuclear and renewable energy sources, for greenhouse gas mitigation is clearly brought out. These findings would be of interest to those working on national energy planning, sustainable development, and climate change mitigation.