ShareF-gas Regulation: new legislative measures next year
The European Commission published on September 26, 2011 a report on the application, effects and adequacy of the F-gas Regulation.
The European Commission published on September 26, 2011 a report on the application, effects and adequacy of the F-gas Regulation.
In its conclusion, the Commission points out that “If all its current provisions are fully applied in all Member States, the Regulation, together with the MAC Directive, would make it possible to avoid almost half of projected emissions by 2050, stabilising EU-27 emissions at today’s levels of 110 million tonnes of CO2 eq. However, in the context of the overall EU objective to cut emissions by 80–95% by 2050, the stabilization of F-gas emissions at today’s levels is not adequate and the analysis shows that already available or emerging low-GWP technologies are technically feasible and can be cost-effective in many application areas.” This report identifies options for additional cost-effective reductions of F-gases in the EU.
The Commission has also launched a public consultation of stakeholders on these options. Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said “It is clear there is considerable scope for cost-effective reductions in F-gas emissions and following the public consultation, I intend to propose new legislative measures next year."
The IIR is participating in this consultation.
In its conclusion, the Commission points out that “If all its current provisions are fully applied in all Member States, the Regulation, together with the MAC Directive, would make it possible to avoid almost half of projected emissions by 2050, stabilising EU-27 emissions at today’s levels of 110 million tonnes of CO2 eq. However, in the context of the overall EU objective to cut emissions by 80–95% by 2050, the stabilization of F-gas emissions at today’s levels is not adequate and the analysis shows that already available or emerging low-GWP technologies are technically feasible and can be cost-effective in many application areas.” This report identifies options for additional cost-effective reductions of F-gases in the EU.
The Commission has also launched a public consultation of stakeholders on these options. Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said “It is clear there is considerable scope for cost-effective reductions in F-gas emissions and following the public consultation, I intend to propose new legislative measures next year."
The IIR is participating in this consultation.