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Pathways to an energy and carbon efficient Russia (Summary of findings)

With energy-efficiency measures, Russia can grow GDP up to 6 percent per annum with no increase in energy consumption or carbon emissions. The report shows that by 2030 Russia could cut its energy usage by 23 percent and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 19 percent by implementing 60 economically attractive efficiency measures. At the same time, Russia could achieve its GDP growth aspirations while remaining at its current levels of energy consumption and emissions.

03/12/2009
Stephan Solzhenitsyn, Vitaly Klintsov
McKinsey & Company

In autumn 2009, as part of its efforts to quantify energy efficiency and greenhouse gas abatement measures across major economies, McKinsey & Company conducted an independent and self-financed study on the related topics of increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Russia.
The research team interacted with more than 50 experts, among them some of the leading specialists in Russia, and gratefully acknowledges their input.
This study does not assess science, policies or regulatory choices related to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Rather, the purpose of the study is to identify opportunities in Russia to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The study focuses on quantifying and prioritizing these opportunities based on purely economic considerations, starting with those measures that would give the best economic return per unit of energy saved and per tonne of CO2 equivalent abated.

Pathways to an energy and carbon efficient Russia (Summary of findings)