Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Energy Self-Sufficiency of Woody Biomass Utilization for Residential Heating: A Case Study of Nishiwaga, Japan

• 作者: Daisuke Kunii Daisuke Sawauchi Yasutaka Yamamoto
• 来源期刊: 环境保护(英文)
• 学科: 经济
• 关键词: Carbon Dioxide Emissions ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENCY WOODY Biomass BIOENERGY RESIDENTIAL Heating JAPAN
• 年，卷（期）: 2015,（4）
• 页码范围: 321-327
• 页数: 7页
• 分类号: F4

摘要

Renewable energy sources, including bioenergy, are presently attracting considerable attention as possible substitutes for fossil fuels. Among the various sources of bioenergy, biomass can arguably play a significant role in the reduction of greenhouse gases and the provision of a stable energy supply. However, the use of fossil fuels continues in the production of bioenergy. Consequently, the overall extent to which biomass utilization for energy can reduce carbon dioxide emissions as a substitute for fossil fuels and whether this can improve the energy self-sufficiency rate remains largely unknown. This study responds to these questions using a case of a Japanese rural community using firewood for residential heating. The results showed that woody biomass utilization for energy is able to both reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change. These findings offer new insights into the development of sustainability in rural communities.