Title :
The Value of Non-Carbon Power and Emissions Avoidance
Author :
Duffey, Romney B.
Author_Institution :
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Pinawa, Man.
Abstract :
This paper discusses the role and benefits of avoiding GHG emissions, and of deploying and promoting "emissions free" energy technologies. The projected needs, market penetrations and transition strategies for non-carbon sources to stabilize atmospheric concentrations of GHGs were examined, including estimates of the benefits and impacts on future atmospheric concentrations, climate change and energy mix. As a result of this approach, the value of avoiding or reducing GHGs were are able to determined. Two values were defined: a monetary value and a social value
Keywords :
air pollution; costing; nuclear power stations; power generation economics; GHG emissions; atmospheric concentrations; atmospheric concentrations stabilizations; climate change; emissions avoidance; emissions free energy technologies; energy mix; market penetrations; monetary value; noncarbon power; social value; transition strategies; Carbon dioxide; Costs; Energy measurement; Environmental economics; Ethics; Fuel economy; Law; Legal factors; Portfolios; Power generation economics;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2006. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0493-2
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2006.1709390
