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Project Code [2001-EEP-MS1-M2]
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Project title
Policy conflicts in relation to environment and other areas
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Brian O Gallachoir
Project Abstract
The thesis underpinning this research project is that it will not be possible to deliver on the National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS) unless the conflicts between energy policy objectives and the NCCS measures are resolved.The project investigated separately the issues associated with and measures arising from the three pillars of energy policy namely cost competitiveness security of supply and environmental responsibility.The project assessed the interactions conflicts potential conflicts complementarities and resulting impacts of these on the NCCS measures targeting the electricity sector. The project focused on two NCCS measures in particular namely:The closure of the Moneypoint coal-fired power plant in 2008 displacing it with gas-fired power generation to achieve a target of 3.4 Mt CO2 emissions reduction and The achievement of an ad
Grant Approved
�145,046.00
Research Hub
Sustainability
Research Theme
Socio-Economic Considerations
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/03/2005