Damping the boom and bust cycle in coastal energy development

Journal Article · Wed Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Environ. Data Serv.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7100527

Meade, N ^[1]; Hughes, P

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1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, DC

Data on the economic and social impact of energy facilities on small Western communities was used to develop an economic model for predicting the effects of deepwater ports on small coastal towns and assessing the need for Federal impact assistance. The Assessment of Coastal Energy Development (ASCEND) model is based on systems dynamics over discrete time intervals and uses such real-world circumstances as taxes, employment, and public expenditure levels. The model forecasts conditions that may develop and identifies appropriate options. The model's structure and major assumptions for each of five sections are described. ASCEND analyzes the impacts and interactions of the proposed port facility on economic activity, housing, retail sales and services, public facilities and services, and population movement and projects the effect local and Federal funding options will have.

• OSTI ID: 7100527
• Journal Information: Environ. Data Serv.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Data Serv.; (United States); ISSN EVDSB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
530100 -- Environmental-Social Aspects of Energy Technologies-- Social & Economic Studies-- (-1989)
BOOM TOWNS
BUILDINGS
COASTAL REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
DEEP WATER OIL TERMINALS
ECONOMIC GROWTH
ECONOMIC IMPACT
EMPLOYMENT
ENERGY FACILITIES
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
FORECASTING
HOUSES
HUMAN POPULATIONS
POPULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOCIAL IMPACT
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
TAXES
TERMINAL FACILITIES