Computer model evaluates cogen ownership options

Journal Article · · Cogeneration; (United States)

OSTI ID:5116247

Cogeneration Options Evaluation (COPE) is a computer simulation model, available to electric utilities and the public, that addresses the institutional and regulatory issues raised by cogeneration. Written in standard FORTRAN, the model uses performance and cost data of cogeneration systems designed by architect-engineers or engineering models to evaluate the impact of various cogeneration financing and ownership arrangements on utilities. Output includes an analysis of the project's impact on the utility, the industry, and where relevant, a third party. Cope enables the user to: (1) evaluate the financial and regulatory implications (based on after-tax cash flows from cogeneration ventures) for the utility, the industry, and, where relevant, third parties; (2) trace the impacts of cogeneration ventures, in terms of important dollar flows, on the utility and the industry - for all practically feasible combinations of ownership and operating mode; and (3) provide information to potential project participants to identify mutually beneficial institutional arrangements for implementing cogeneration projects.

• OSTI ID: 5116247
• Journal Information: Cogeneration; (United States), Journal Name: Cogeneration; (United States) Vol. 2:4; ISSN COGEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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