Table 2.
Energy scenarios' emissions reductions, premature deaths avoided, and costs compared to Business-as-usual (BAU).
Scenario | BAU | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Coal-fired power plant emissions reductions in 2030 | 0% | 100%, replaced by renewables | 100%, replaced by natural gas | 32%, replaced by renewables | 32%, replaced by natural gas | 32% using emission control technology |
Premature deaths avoided | 0 | 24,220 | 17,137 | 9,281 | 8,693 | 4,906 |
Emission control costs compared to BAU (Million Euros/Year) | −27,688 | −27,688 | −8,860 | −8,860 | 13,541 |