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This project aims to develop and test an analytical tool to robustly project sectoral GHG emissions in Ireland for the period to 2030

Project Insights

  • €149,908

    Total Project Costs
  • 2 yr

    Project Duration
  • 2016

    Year Funded

Project Description

The project team will develop and test an analytical tool to robustly project sectoral greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland for the period to 2030. The project comprises 1) a literature review of international best practice, 2) an assessment of current models and data sources used within Ireland's inventory and projections systems, 3) a critique of national practice in the context of international best practice, 4) an ex-post analysis of mitigation delivered by key measures in NEEAP (National Energy Efficiency Action Plan) and NREAP (National Renewable Energy Action Plan), 5) a comparison between ex-post avoided emissions with projected ex-ante avoided emissions, 6) development of a LEAP_GHG_Ireland tool 1990 to 2030, 7) simulation of future impact of key measures, 8) calibration of new analytical tool using ex-post analyses and 9) incorporation and testing uncertainty analysis in new LEAP_GHG_Ireland tool. The project team will work closely with the EPA's Inventory and Projection teams.

Project Details

Total Project Cost: €149,908

Funding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Year Funded: 2016

Lead Organisation: University College Cork (UCC)

Brian Ó Gallachóir

Lead Researcher