New benefit-cost studies of renewable and energy efficiency programs of the U.S. Department of Energy : methodology and findings.
- TIA Consulting, Inc., Emerald Isle, NC
Objectives of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) 2009-2010 Studies (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, & Combustion Engine R&D) are to: (1) Demonstrate to investors that EERE research and technology development (R&D) programs & subprograms are 'Worth It'; (2) Develop an improved Benefit-Cost methodology for determining realized economic and other benefits of EERE R&D programs - (a) Model government additionality more thoroughly and on a case-by-case basis; (b) Move beyond economic benefits; and (c) Have each study calculate returns to a whole EERE program/subprogram; and (3) Develop a consistent, workable Methods Guide for independent contractors who will perform the evaluation studies.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1014625
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2010-3224C; TRN: US201111%%49
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Proposed for presentation at the 2010 International Energy Program Evaluation Conference held June 8-10, 2010 in Paris, France.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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