Optional strategies for CO2 mitigation policy of energy supply companies. An energy and materials flow calculation model supporting decision making at company level

The book presents the PERSEUS-EVU model developed by the author as a planning and management tool for energy supply companies, for identification and application of strategies for greenhouse gas abatement at corporate level and within the framework of Joint Implementation activities under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The model uses company-specific descriptions of materials and energy balances and is based on multi-period, mixed-integer linear or purely linear programming. It permits an integrated analysis of actions at the demand side the supply side. A specific feature of this planning model intended rather for long-term planning applications is its capability of reconstructing details of demand-side conditions and aspects on the basis of demand curves recorded at typical days. The author elaborates for utilities of various supply commitments economically efficient strategies for contributing to mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and quantifies the financial savings potentials that may be achieved by international offset policies and related projects. (orig./CB)