Sian Davies from CEWEP submitted comments on the Green Paper "Energy" regarding waste-to-energy. The comments noted that waste is a very available resource that contributes to energy security. Improving waste-to-energy infrastructure and supporting investments in higher efficiency plants would increase their contribution to climate protection. Waste-to-energy was also described as the most cost-effective renewable option, costing between €7-€20 per ton of avoided CO2 compared to €80 per ton for wind and over €1000 per ton for photovoltaic.

1. From: Sian Davies [sian.davies@cewep.eu]
Sent: 25. septembra 2006 15:42
To: TREN ENERGY GP
Subject: Reply to Green Paper "Energy"
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please find below our comments on the consultation on the Green Paper “Energy”
C. Diversification of the energy mix
Comment:
Waste is a very available resource and contributes to security of energy supply
D. Sustainable Development
Comment:
Waste-to-Energy’s contribution to climate protection will increase if more waste, which is currently
landfilled, will be thermally treated in Waste-to-Energy Plants and infrastructure e.g. grid access will be
improved.
Support for investments in higher energy efficiency of Waste-to-Energy plants is necessary.
Recognition of highly energy efficient WtE plants as an energy recovery operation in the Waste
Framework Directive is essential for future investment.
G. European energy policy
Comments:
Waste-to-Energy is the most cost-effective renewable option. The costs to avoid 1ton of CO2 are
between €7-€20/ton CO2 with Waste-to-Energy, whereas the costs for saving 1ton of CO2 with wind
energy are €80 and with photovoltaic > €1000.
We would like to thank you in advance for taking our comments into consideration
Kind regards
Mrs Siân Davies
Office Manager
CEWEP
Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants
Boulevard Clovis 12A
B-1000 Brussels
Tel: +32.2.770 63 11
Fax: +32.2.770 68 14
e-mail: info@cewep.eu
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