Avoided use of fossil energy and emission of CO2

The use of renewable energy avoids the use of fossil energy and as a consequence avoids emissions of CO2. Renewable energy is energy from wind, hydro power, the sun, the earth, heat from outdoor air and biomass. This is energy from natural processes that is Replenished constantly. Figures are presented in an absolute way, as well as related to the total emission of carbon dioxide in the Netherlands. Averting the use of fossil energy and avoiding emission of carbon dioxide are important underlying aims for stimulation of the use of renewable energy. The figures are broken down into energy source/technique and into application (electricity, heat and transport). Data available from: 1990 Status of the figures: — up to and including 2019 definite; — 2020 revised provisional. Changes as of December 2021: Definite figures of 2019 and revised provisional figures of 2020 have been added. When will new figures be published? The Provisional Figures: June of the following year. Revised provisional figures: December of the following year. Definite figures: December of the Second Following Year.