Key Focus Areas
National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP)
National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are strategic documents that each European Union member state must develop and submit to the European Commission. These plans are essential tools for achieving the EU's energy and climate targets by 2030 and contribute to long-term objectives, including carbon neutrality by 2050. In Slovakia, the Ministry of Economy is responsible for preparing these plans.
Goals & Content
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Energy
Efficiency
The plans outline how individual countries will reduce energy consumption through more efficient use of energy resources. This includes improving energy efficiency in industry, transport, and buildings.
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Renewable
Energy Sources
Each country must specify in its NECP how it will increase the share of renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind, hydro) in total energy consumption.
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Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The plans include measures to reduce CO₂ and other greenhouse gas emissions in various sectors such as energy, industry, transport, and agriculture.
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Energy
Security
NECPs also focus on ensuring stable and reliable energy supply, minimizing dependence on energy imports from unpredictable sources.
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Research and Innovation
The plans support research and development of new technologies that can help improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
NECPs are thus key tools for aligning national actions with the goals of the European Union, and their implementation is essential for achieving long-term sustainability and energy security.
🇸🇰 Slovakia and the NECP
Slovakia, like other member states, has developed its own NECP, reflecting the country's specifics and its commitments to the EU. This plan contains specific steps and measures that Slovakia plans to take to achieve its goals by 2030.
Ciele EÚ a SR | EU 2030 | SK 2030 |
|---|---|---|
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (vs. 1990) | – 55 % | – 64,3 % (without LULUCF) |
Emissions in ETS Sector (vs. 2005) | – 62 % | No individual member state targets |
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Non-ETS (vs. 2005) | – 40 % | – 22,7 % |
Net removals in the LULUCF sector (compared to the average of 2016-2018) | – 310 000 kt | – 504 kt |
Share of RES in Transport | 42,5 % | 25 % |
Energy efficiency | – 11,7 % | PES/KES | +2,6 % / –1,8% |
Interconnection of Electrical Grids | 15 % | ≥ 50 % |
Source: EC, Ministry of Economy SR
Slovak Climate Initiative and the NECP
The Slovak Climate Initiative perceives the current proposal for updating the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) with certain reservations, particularly regarding its lack of ambition and specificity in key areas of combating climate change.
Recommendations for Achieving Carbon Neutrality (June 2023)
Why the NECP is Important and Why We Request Its Proper Preparation:
According to SKI, it is necessary for the government to reassess and strengthen its commitments, especially in terms of specific emission reduction targets and redesigning strategies for key sectors like energy, so Slovakia can contribute to European and global efforts to combat climate change.
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NECP je dokumentom, v ktorom Slovensko prijíma strategické rozhodnutia o tom, či a ako úspešne zvládne svoju zelenú transformáciu.
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NECP má poskytnúť obyvateľom Slovenska istotu, že ako krajina zvládneme zelenú transformáciu a pomôžeme im zvládnuť dôsledky zmeny klímy.
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NECP má poskytnúť firmám predvídateľný plán transformácie slovenskej ekonomiky, na ktorý budú môcť úspešne a včas reagovať prispôsobením podnikania.
Appeal of Experts and Public Figures (July 2023)
Why is the NECP important and why we ask for its good preparation:
The National Energy and Climate Plan is being updated, deciding whether we will successfully modernize the energy sector and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. A strategic plan for the transition to a carbon-free economy must be a priority for Slovakia.
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Prijať v NECP ambiciózne ciele pre rok 2030, ktoré budú predpokladom dosiahnutia uhlíkovej neutrality 2050.
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Naplánovať v NECP také opatrenia a ich finančné krytie, ktoré preukázateľne povedú k naplneniu cieľov.
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Nastaviť systém zodpovednosti a spolupráce rezortov potrebnej na dosiahnutie cieľov a realizáciu opatrení.
SKI's Comments on the NECP Update (October 2023)
The Slovak Climate Initiative welcomes the submission of the NECP update for public discussion and recognizes the limitations arising from the prescribed format based on methodological guidelines from DG ENER and the EEA. Nonetheless, we believe it's possible to improve both the content and presentation of the document, as confirmed by comparisons with NECPs from other countries, particularly Croatia and Finland.
We consider it a fundamental requirement to increase the ambitions of the Slovak Republic towards a clearly formulated goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and to set corresponding 2030 targets that align with this long-term objective.
Current State of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Slovakia
Successes & Challenges
Challenges in Meeting the Goals
Emisie v minulosti
V roku 1990 Slovensko vypúšťalo približne 73 730 Gg CO2 ekvivalentu. Odvtedy došlo k výraznému poklesu emisií.
Aktuálne emisie
Podľa dostupných údajov poklesli emisie skleníkových plynov na úroveň 41 226 Gg CO2 ekvivalentu do roku 2021, čo predstavuje zníženie o viac ako 40 % v porovnaní s rokom 1990.
Cieľ do roku 2030
Slovensko si stanovilo cieľ znížiť emisie skleníkových plynov o 55 % do roku 2030 v porovnaní s rokom 1990. To znamená dosiahnuť emisie približne na úrovni 33 182 Gg CO2 ekvivalentu.
Zlepšenie energetickej efektívnosti
Slovensko investovalo do zlepšenia energetickej efektívnosti, vrátane zatepľovania budov, modernizácie priemyselných procesov a podpory obnoviteľných zdrojov energie.
Podpora
obnoviteľných zdrojov
Výrazný nárast inštalovaných kapacít solárnych a veterných elektrární prispieva k znižovaniu emisií.
Regulácie a legislatíva
Implementácia prísnejších environmentálnych regulácií a emisných limitov pomáha riadiť a znižovať emisie v priemysle a energetike.
Fosílne palivá
Napriek pokroku v oblasti obnoviteľných zdrojov energie stále existuje značná závislosť na fosílnych palivách, najmä v energetickom a priemyselnom sektore.
Doprava
Emisie z dopravy zostávajú výzvou, a to najmä kvôli pomalému prechodu na elektromobilitu a alternatívne palivá.
Financovanie
Zabezpečenie dostatočného financovania pre všetky potrebné opatrenia a projekty je kľúčové pre úspešné dosiahnutie cieľov.