Banning New Gas Boilers in France
Author Information
Author(s): Célia Escribe, Lucas Vivier
Primary Institution: CIRED-CNRS, Nogent sur Marne, France
Hypothesis
To what extent does the ban contribute to achieving carbon neutrality, and what are its impacts on the energy system, total system costs, and distributional effects?
Conclusion
A proposed ban on new fossil fuel boilers in France supports net-zero goals and reduces costs in most scenarios with no adverse impacts on the electricity system.
Supporting Evidence
- The ban leads to efficiency gains and reduces total system costs in over 75% of scenarios.
- 99% of scenarios achieve carbon neutrality with the ban in place.
- The implementation of the ban does not adversely affect the electricity system.
- Distributional impacts vary significantly between owner-occupied and rented homes.
Takeaway
The study shows that banning new gas boilers can help the environment and save money for most people, but it might not be good for renters.
Methodology
The study uses a modeling framework to simulate the impacts of a ban on gas boilers under various scenarios, considering uncertainties in the energy and residential sectors.
Potential Biases
Potential hidden costs and consumer preferences may not be fully captured in the analysis.
Limitations
The model does not fully account for costs associated with expanding distribution networks or behavioral options like delaying system replacements.
Participant Demographics
The study focuses on residential households in France, considering different income levels and housing types.
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