Methodology for regional economic analysis of urban refuse as an energy source for the Northeast

Conference · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:5690145

Meier, P M; Le, T

The potential contribution of municipal refuse as an energy source depends on the spatial distribution and characteristics of population and the cost of alternative fuels. A methodology for regional economic analysis of urban refuse as an energy source requires a methodology that integrates population, interregional fuel price variations, and other engineering variables into a single model that can be subjected to sensitivity analysis helpful to the policy maker. Such a framework in the context of the Northeast States is developed. The area includes New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-02-0016
• OSTI ID: 5690145
• Report Number(s): BNL-26851; CONF-7906143-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DELAWARE
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
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WASHINGTON DC
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