strategy
Using fossil fuel more efficiently
Synonyms:
Increasing energy efficiency of gasUtilizing efficient petroleum technologies
Description:
Using oil, coal, gas, peat and shales more efficiently. Context:
Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, and include coal, oil, gas, peat and shales. Together they account for the majority of the world's commercial energy generation, as well as being one of the world's prime sources of environmental impact. Their current use is inefficient and wasteful. Fossil fuels finite supply, environmental impact and energy importance have led to agreement that they should be used more efficiently by developing energy efficient methods and technologies in order to save considerable energy and money, extend supplies, and reduce pollution. This is also necessary with regard to the increasing consumption of fossil fuels in developing countries, where sustained growth in energy use of 5-7%/year for the next 30 years is predicted. Implementation:
It has been calculated that increasing energy efficiency alone could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in several high-income countries by between 1 and 2% per annum. Broader:
Using energyReducing fossil fuel useConserving fossil fuelsSaving fuelAdvancing energy efficiencyImplementing new energy technologyIntegrating energy management Narrower:
Confronting fossil fuel addictionDesigning more fuel efficient enginesGasifying coalExploiting coal bed methane Facilitated by:
Applying energy taxesResearching gas industryIncreasing energy intensityIncreasing eco-efficiency in businessPromoting rational use of petroleum productsEnsuring sustainable development of energy resources Organizations:
Energy Technology for Our Environment Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences → Gaseous stateResources → Petroleum
Resources → Energy
Biosciences → Paleontology
Cybernetics → Cybernetics
Economics → Resource utilization
Technology → Technology
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
