Energy Outlook and Energy Saving Potential in East Asia 2020

Abstract

This study shows the energy saving potential of BAU and APS. BAU was developed for each EAS country, outlining future sector and economy-wide energy consumption, assuming no significant changes to government policies. The APS was set to examine the potential impacts if additional energy-efficiency goals, action plans, or policies being or likely to be considered were developed. The difference between BAU and APS in final and primary energy supply represents potential energy saving. The difference in the two scenarios’ CO2 emissions represents the potential to reduce them. The outlook’s analysis covers EAS17. Underlying the EAS energy cooperation initiative is the Energy Research Institutes Network, of which the US is a member. Therefore, the outlook’s analysis includes the US. The study’s findings shed light on the policy implications for decision-making to ensure that the region can enjoy economic growth and investment without compromising energy security and producing harmful CO2 emissions.