The report analyzes the national cost curve of nitrogen oxides
(NOx) referring to 2010. The curve, calculated by the model
Rains-Italy, is based on an energy scenario agreed in spring 2005
by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Economic
Development.
This scenario is used for all international purposes, to update the
calculation the emissions' projections. It was formally transmitted
to the European Commission for the revision of Directive
2001/81/EC. This report assesses the likelihood of achieving the
desired environmental target for each economic sector, with a
special focus on measures with low marginal costs. In addition, it
evaluates the feasibility of different policies in the Italian
energy system, concluding with an outline of feasible measures.
ISPRA
Reports - N. 102/2009
ISBN 978-88-448-0403-9
