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Project Code [2014-CCRP-MS.24]
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Project title
TRANSPORT_Ireland model to assess options for GHG mitigation
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
This project will build a TRANSPORT_Ireland model and analyze mitigation options for transport GHG emissions in the short (pre 2020) to medium (pre 2030) term. The project will both significantly improve analytical capacity and provide recommendations on the development of options with high potential for mitigation. It will be undertaken by the Energy Policy and Modelling Group in UCC, building on i) previous work by UCC on the impact of (technical, fiscal and behavioural) policy measures on energy use in transport ii) recent research funded by EPA, NTA and DoT and iii) UCC's Irish TIMES model for energy and climate mitigation scenario analysis. The project will i) build a TRANSPORT_Ireland model for the period to 2030 drawing on UCC's CARSTock model and LEAP_Ireland model; ii) identify key transport options by mode for high GHG mitigation using Irish TIMES scenario analysis and other relevant national research, with a particular focus on freight transport, electric vehicles, biofuels and behavioural change; iii) simulate and quantify how to deliver these mitigation options using the TRANSPORT_Ireland model iv) refine the results and data following stakeholder engagement v) provide recommendations for transport mitigation. The project will also build capacity in transport GHG mitigation modelling in Ireland.
Grant Approved
�209,111.87
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
02/01/2018