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As Countries Look to Low-Carbon Energy Sources, IAEA Offers Support for Modelling Future Energy Demand
To ensure the global average temperature at the end of the century does not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial levels, members of the Paris Agreement are exploring diverse technological and regulatory options to limit carbon emissions. While moving away from the use of fossil fuels is key, measures related to energy demand can play a major role, as well. “Energy demand is a substantial ingredient of decarbonization strategies, but energy end-use sectors are very diverse and difficult to address,” explains Theodoros Zachariadis, Associate Professor at the Cyprus Institute. Accurate modelling of national energy needs is essential for government planning.