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Title: Estimating carbon emissions avoided by electricity generation and efficiency projects: A standardized method (MAGPWR)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/775139· OSTI ID:775139

This paper describes a standardized method for establishing a multi-project baseline for a power system. The method provides an approximation of the generating sources that are expected to operate on the margin in the future for a given electricity system. It is most suitable for small-scale electricity generation and electricity efficiency improvement projects. It allows estimation of one or more carbon emissions factors that represent the emissions avoided by projects, striking a balance between simplicity of use and the desire for accuracy in granting carbon credits.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Environmental Protection Agency (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
775139
Report Number(s):
LBNL-46063; R&D Project: 43BH01; TRN: AH200110%%123
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Jul 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English