Category: Energy

Pumped-storage unit commitment with considerations for energy demand, economics, and environmental constraints

By CostBenefit on Sep 2, 2010 | In General, Air, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Asia, Academic Study/Journal Article, Contamination Cost, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: Aside from their zero fuel costs, the pumped-storage units can reduce emissions of thermal generating units. The objective of this study is to investigate (a) thermal unit commitment with considerations for environmental constraints (ECUC), and… more »

Energy, environmental and economic comparison of different powertrain/fuel options using well-to-wheels assessment, energy and external costs – European market analysis

By CostBenefit on Sep 1, 2010 | In General, Air, Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Transportation, Nitrogen/Nitrates, Particulates, Regulatory Analysis, Contamination Cost, Sulfur, SO2, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: The well-to-wheels assessment is widely used in the automotive sector to analyze the efficiency and competitiveness of different powertrain/fuel options. The paper proposes a global index that takes into account both the energy and environmenta… more »

Home energy monitors: impact over the medium-term

By CostBenefit on Aug 28, 2010 | In Energy, Green Buildings, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Savings, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), e.g. energy monitors, are intermediary products that can visualize, manage, and/or monitor the energy use of other products or whole households. HEMS increasingly receive attention for their role in energy… more »

Green Design and the Market for Commercial Office Space

By CostBenefit on Aug 28, 2010 | In General, Energy, Green Buildings, U.S., Academic Study/Journal Article, Savings, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: This paper considers the relationship between energy-efficient design and the leasing/sales markets for commercial real estate. An economic model is provided that considers lease rates and occupancy in simultaneous equilibrium. The behavior of… more »

Ecological assessment and economic feasibility to utilize first generation biofuels in cogeneration output cycle – The case of Lithuania

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In Energy, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: In this article, diverse liquid biofuels of the first generation were compared as partial or infant substitutes for fossil diesel fuel applied in cogeneration plant of the average capacity of 340 kW. The study concentrates on agricultural and e… more »
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