SDG 7 · Indicator

CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion for electricity and heating per total electricity output

MtCO₂/TWh


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SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


Description

A measure of the carbon intensity of energy production, calculated by dividing CO₂ emissions from the combustion of fuel by electricity output.

Long-Term Objective

Technical Optimum

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.

Reference

IEA

CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion for electricity and heating per total electricity output