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T1 Resource-Efficient Electricity Systems
T2 Systèmes de production d’électricité économes en ressources
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 natural resource
K1 energy efficiency
K1 sustainable consumption
K1 electricity
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/31753
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/31753
NO This brief examines resource-efficient electricity systems and the role of low-carbon technologies in reducing environmental impacts from power generation. It discusses rising electricity demand, the need to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and the importance of life cycle analysis in evaluating renewable energy options. The document highlights policy frameworks, renewable energy incentives, and demand-side response measures that support the transition to cleaner electricity systems, using examples from Germany and the United States to demonstrate successful implementation and outcomes.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026