Unravelling projected energy savings in 2020 of EU Member States using decomposition analyses

摘要: Abstract The objective of this paper is to provide deeper insights into the energy savings efforts EU Member States by exploring impact new policies, recent economic recession and other effects, using decomposition analyses. results study show that difference between two official baseline projections, PRIMES-2007 (pre-recession, pre-Climate Energy Package) PRIMES-2013 (post-recession, including policies Package), can be explained combined effects such as differences in prices. However, remains largely unexplained report clouding right interpretation policy effect. By providing these insights, could help policy-makers better understanding scenario outcomes their policies. If would able achieve 2020 targets, then an important step has been taken bridge gap. Since plays a major role bridging gap recovery aimed for, further intensification efficiency crucial contribute GHG reduction target for 2030 beyond.