Published 2001 | Version v1
Book

Life-cycle value assessment of greenhouse gas mitigating technologies

Creators

  • 1. Pembina Inst., Ottawa, Ontario (Canada)

Description

In order to fully understand the complete benefits and costs of alternative energy sources compared to conventional energy sources, one must consider the entire life-cycle from raw material extraction, through production and delivery to final energy use. This paper describes the advantages of applying Life -cycle Value Assessment (LCVA) as a tool for technology assessment and greenhouse gas reduction measurement and analysis. (author)

Part of:
Climate change 2 - Canadian technology development conference

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Canadian Nuclear Society
Imprint Place
Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
ISBN
0-919784-72-0
Imprint Title
Climate change 2 - Canadian technology development conference
Imprint Pagination
1 v.
Journal Page Range
[12 p.]

Conference

Title
Climate change 2 - Canadian technology development conference
Dates
3-5 Oct 2001
Place
Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
34081618
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; ENERGY SOURCES; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FUEL CELLS; GREENHOUSE GASES; LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT; MITIGATION; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Descriptors DEC
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS; ECONOMICS; ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS; ENERGY SOURCES

Optional Information

Notes
2 figs.