Energy and Environment
UK’s 2050 Pathways Calculator
Dr Matt Webb
Department of Energy and Climate Change
18th September 2012
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2050 Pathways Analysis in the UK
How we used 2050 Pathways Analysis in Policy Domestic Engagement and International Collaboration
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We first published the 2050 Calculator in July 2010. It provides a platform for an ‘energy literate debate’
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We have since developed different formats of the Calculator - appropriate for different audiences
2050 Analysis
Product
My2050
• Educational tool • and initial engagement for members of the public
Web Tool
• Technical expert stakeholders • and well-informed public
Excel Spreadsheet
• Technical expert stakeholders • and policy-makers
Audience
Complexity
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The Calculator allows you to pick your own 2050 Pathway and compare it with those from others
Over 20 000 people submitted their preferred My2050 worlds to DECC My2050 has had over 100 000 unique users (Average engagement time is 15 minutes). Next to the 2050 Pathways from HMG, Pathways from different organisations are published on the webtool , such as: o Friends of the Earth o Campaign to Protect Rural England o National Grid o Atkins o Journalists DECC Blog discussion between experts and the public Excel spreadsheet used in several academic and research studies to test different assumptions
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2050 Pathways Analysis in the UK
How we used 2050 Pathways Analysis in Policy Domestic Engagement and International Collaboration
6
Climate Change Act 2008 sets out a clear legal framework for emissions reductions in the UK
Ambitious targets to reduce emissions
Legally binding carbon budgets and 2050 target A clear accountability framework MRV / CCC reports to Parliament
The Climate Change Act triggered a long term low carbon strategy; culminating in the Carbon Plan (December 2011)
Before DECC Government’s approach was fragmented and didn’t sufficiently recognise the
Dr Matt Webb
Department of Energy and Climate Change
18th September 2012
•
• •
2050 Pathways Analysis in the UK
How we used 2050 Pathways Analysis in Policy Domestic Engagement and International Collaboration
2
We first published the 2050 Calculator in July 2010. It provides a platform for an ‘energy literate debate’
3
We have since developed different formats of the Calculator - appropriate for different audiences
2050 Analysis
Product
My2050
• Educational tool • and initial engagement for members of the public
Web Tool
• Technical expert stakeholders • and well-informed public
Excel Spreadsheet
• Technical expert stakeholders • and policy-makers
Audience
Complexity
4
The Calculator allows you to pick your own 2050 Pathway and compare it with those from others
Over 20 000 people submitted their preferred My2050 worlds to DECC My2050 has had over 100 000 unique users (Average engagement time is 15 minutes). Next to the 2050 Pathways from HMG, Pathways from different organisations are published on the webtool , such as: o Friends of the Earth o Campaign to Protect Rural England o National Grid o Atkins o Journalists DECC Blog discussion between experts and the public Excel spreadsheet used in several academic and research studies to test different assumptions
5
•
• •
2050 Pathways Analysis in the UK
How we used 2050 Pathways Analysis in Policy Domestic Engagement and International Collaboration
6
Climate Change Act 2008 sets out a clear legal framework for emissions reductions in the UK
Ambitious targets to reduce emissions
Legally binding carbon budgets and 2050 target A clear accountability framework MRV / CCC reports to Parliament
The Climate Change Act triggered a long term low carbon strategy; culminating in the Carbon Plan (December 2011)
Before DECC Government’s approach was fragmented and didn’t sufficiently recognise the