Table II.

CO2 reduction contributions from various ministries

Actions to reduce CO2 emissions by various agencies
ItemAgencyProjectsReduction estimation for 2020 (million tons CO2/year)
Clean energyBureau of EnergyLow-carbon natural gas1,600
Renewable energy546
Combined heat and power155.19
Solar water heaters4.224
Energy efficiency and conservationBureau of EnergyEfficiency management for energy equipment90.4
Energy efficiency improvement for petrochemical and refinery plants25
Environmental Protection AdministrationMulti-reuse of huge waste7.69
Reuse dust collection69.7
Resource recycling chain Kaohsiung Technology Park6.7
Higher vehicle emission (CO2) standards19.67
Industrial Development BureauESCO (energy saving service)550
Voluntary reductions from industrial sector400
Resource integration in industrial area40
Reuse industrial waste160
Promote electric vehicle industry35.3
Ministry of InteriorGreen building standard220
Green building design and improvement demonstration10.2
Green building standard and certification for new buildings118.51
Energy efficiency improvement in buildings22.14
Ministry of Transportation and CommunicationIncrease transit volumes for high speed rail66.5
Increase transit volumes for Taiwan railways4.75
Promote public transportation in metropolitan areas0.8
Promote electronic toll system2.76
Increase transit volumes for airport public transportation system2.66
 Council of AgricultureEnergy saving and water conservation on farms17.8
Carbon reduction actions for fishing26.8
Carbon sinkCouncil of AgricultureAfforestation102.7
Carbon creditBureau of EnergyAfforestation in foreign countries200
Source: EPA-Taiwan and ITRI (2010c) 

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