Phasing Out Unabated Coal : Current status and three case studies https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/861dc94d-a684-4875-80fb-a1faaf914125/PhasingOutUnabatedCoal-CurrentStatusandThreeCaseStudies.pdf INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
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The Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE) envisages that by 2030 advanced economies would end all power generation by unabated coal-fired plant.

Of the 21 countries that have pledged to phase out coal, in 14 countries less than 10% of the electricity supply came from coal. In countries where coal contributes little to the power supply and there is no domestic coal industry, phasing out coal is likely to be feasible without detriment to the economy, electricity prices or security of electricity supply.

In three of the 21 countries, by contrast, coal represents more than 20% of the electricity supply. Seven countries also have a domestic mining industry that supplies coal for power generation. In such countries, phasing out coal will be longer and more complex

Based on the phase-out experiences of the Canadian province of Ontario, the United Kingdom and Germany. , we present six recommendations:
1. Allow sufficient time for consultation and implementation

2.Provide support for affected workers and communities

3. Ensure that security of electricity supply is a cornerstone of phase-out policies

4. Implement carbon pricing:

5. Improve the climate for investment in clean electricity and the necessary infrastructure.

6. Consider conversion of coal generation assets.