Successes
• End-user efficiency: Centrica has reduced electricity consumption by 26 GWh between 2002-2005 by stimulating efficiency products for consumers • Efficiency: The Dutch government supported the rollout of HE boilers, with >70% of homes covered, significantly reducing electricity demand • Wind: Denmark, Germany and Spain are amongst market leaders in wind energy production and wind energy solutions, driven by early investments and favorable feed-in fees • CHP: CHP covers 30%-50% of electricity generation in Northern European countries, driven by strong government stimulation
Status quo, 2006 [g CO2/kWh]
Fortum British Energy EDF Iberdrola Electrabel GDF Centrica Vattenfall Suez Endesa
107 118 136 231 314 332 350 402 412 420 447 456 464 472 482 490 497 534 555 784