Decarbonisation by sector

A carbon neutral gas network will achieve at least 18.7Mt per annum CO₂ emissions savings by 2050. This is 31% of Ireland's overall current emissions. This will be done by delivering emissions reductions across every sector of the economy.

Electricity

The gas network can play an important role in supporting the decarbonisation of electricity generation.

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Industry

The industrial and commercial sector (I&C) is of vital economic importance for Ireland. Gas and the gas network can contribute to reducing emissions by working in partnership with industry.

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Heat

Using the gas network provides a least cost and least disruption means to decarbonise almost half of Ireland's heating sector.

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Transport

Converting HGV's and buses to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will provide immediate emissions reductions and air quality improvements compared to diesel.

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Agriculture and Agri-food

The decarbonisation of agriculture is challenging. Developing a renewable gas industry in Ireland can help deliver emissions savings as well as enhancing the rural economy.

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