Simulating the Impact of a Carbon Market on the Electricity System in the Western U.S.A.

摘要: This paper describes a computer simulation analysis of cap and trade market to control carbon emissions in the western electricity system. The simulations indicate that could lead dramatic reductions over next two decades. reduced can be achieved with only half increase retail rates have been predicted for nation as whole. concludes some implications these results state national policy makers. is first major application new approach modeling large-scale power systems. an interdisciplinary combination system dynamics engineering methods. has implemented model WECC, Western Electricity Coordinating Council. methods assumptions WECC are explained appendicies paper.