Oslo does energy storage

How can Oslo reduce energy consumption?

A larger share of energy production in Oslo shall be local, and various energy systems shall supplement and support each other. Buildings in Oslo shall utilise electricity and heat efficiently and reduce energy consumption. The City of Oslo shall facilitate reduced and more climate-friendly consumption among citizens and businesses.

How much CO2 does Oslo emit a year?

The waste-to-energy plant at Klemetsrud is currently responsible for 17 per cent of the city’s emissions, and is the biggest single emitter of CO2 in Oslo. From 2026, up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2 will be captured each year. This corresponds to the annual emissions from 200,000 cars.

How does Oslo heat a building?

For heating buildings within the city, Oslo primarily relies on district heating from municipal waste incinerators and biomass-fed cogeneration plants (also known as combined heat & power, or CHP, plants).

Does Oslo have a circular waste and sewage management system?

Oslo shall have a circular waste and sewage management system based on reuse, material recovery and energy recovery, which does not produce greenhouse gas emissions. A larger share of energy production in Oslo shall be local, and various energy systems shall supplement and support each other.

Will Norway's largest waste-to-energy plant become a reality?

Norway’s largest waste-to-energy plant has secured funding that will enable capture and storage of 400 000 tonnes of CO2. -Seeing is believeing, said Bellona founder Frederic Hauge about the Klemetsrud CO2 capture and storage project in 2015. By 2026, the world’s first waste-to-energy plant with full-scale CCS will finally become reality.

How can Oslo achieve a climate strategy?

Walking, cycling and public transport shall be made simple. The climate strategy also includes a target to reduce traffic. We achieve this when people choose to walk, cycle or take public transport. The City of Oslo also collaborates with businesses on how to make goods transport more efficient.