Options
2016
Study
Title
Evaluation to primary energy factor calculation options for electricity. Final report
Title Supplement
Review of the default primary energy factor (PEF) reflecting the estimated average EU generation efficiency referred to in Annex IV of Directive 2012/27/EU and possible extension of the approach to other energy carriers; Specific Contract ENER/C3/2013-484/02/FV2014-558 under the Multiple Framework Service Contract ENER/C3/2013-484. Date 13.05.2016
Abstract
This study has been a relevant input to the review of the primary energy factor (PEF) for electricity, in the context of the Energy Efficiency Directive 27/2012/EU. The authors focus on four calculation methods following exchange with the European Commission's services, Member States representatives and European associations.