REM 2016

A LOW CARBON ENERGY FUTURE: CHALLENGES FOR GOVERNMENTS AND INDUSTRY World energy demand is expected to increase in the decades to come, but at the same time, climate change challenges call for a substantial reduction in CO2 emission to reach the target of keeping average temperature increase within 2°C. Satisfying increasing energy demand while decreasing CO2 emissions is one of the major challenges the world will have to face in the next future. REM 2016 will discuss the general framework for CO2 emissions reduction, presenting the emerging technology solutions to contribute to a more sustainable and responsible use of energy. From one side to respond to the general public concern and worries on this critical issue, national and international Authorities are introducing directives, regulatory tools and fi xing targets (40-70% CO2 reduction by 2050 and 100% by year 2100) in order to avoid reaching a non turning point in the climate change. Promoting technologies for CO2 utilization through its conversion into useful end-use products, for CO2 storage and for enhancing energy effi ciency in the overall industrial chain are some of the actions the industry is already taking to ensure a greener use of energy. The development of an important energy district starting from 1960 through the presence of eni has secured Ravenna with an international reputation as the Energy Centre of the Mediterranean Northern shore and it has produced a decisive springboard effect in the development of the a wide energy industry. The Emilia Romagna Region offers a large range of opportunities through energy programmes that place the renewable energy sector and the energy effi ciency developments at the heart of the region’s general policy for the development of businesses, communities and families. The energy industry is now stronger than ever in this region and it is turning towards new sound energy effi ciency policies and the benefi ts of their implementation.