The Role of Electricity in the Fight Against Climate Change

The ambitious goal of decarbonizing the global economy to stay on a “2°C” trajectory is often limited to the issue of electricity, whether in France or elsewhere. Generating more electricity using more carbon-free sources to replace other energy sources, such as fossil fuels: is this the central issue? This brief provides an overview of what we can expect from electricity and other forms of energy to remain 2°C-compatible.

• What role will electricity play in the energy mix of 2040, under a 2°C scenario aligned with the Paris Agreement?
• Will ambitious global action on emissions from electricity generation be enough to meet the 2°C target?
• How will our individual energy consumption need to change under a 2°C scenario?

You'll find all the answers to these questions in our new publication