Coal Cap for the Power Sector: Research Findings (Executive Summary)

2015-01

Under a coal cap scenario, coal consumption in the power sector can peak at around 2025, with a peak volume of 1.72 billion tons. The peak in this coal cap scenario occurs five years ahead of the reference scenario peak, and is 0.27 billion tons lower in volume. A consumption cap and pollution treatment will reduce air pollution and water stress caused by coal-fired power plants.

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