Modeling of energy economics

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7366605

Carliner, M S; Gershkoff, I

Descriptions, with flow charts and diagrams, outline three models used in energy economics. The Electric Utility Model describes finances of a regulated utility based on demand projections, debt interest rates, preferred dividend rates, and the expected rate of return on equity. Decision rules on using long-term debts, preferred, or common stock to raise capital are incorporated in such a way that the model user can manipulate the rules. The Interfuel Competition Model describes changes in demand for supplies of coal, oil, and natural gas as a result of long-term changes in price and capital costs, resource shortages, import regulations, and new technology. The Natural Gas Model uses price factors, growth rates of the gross national product, pipeline capacity, and leased offshore acreage, to predict future supplies of natural gas and oil. (16 references) (DCK)

• Research Organization: Dynamics Associates Inc., 14 Story Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
• OSTI ID: 7366605
• Resource Relation: Conference: Energy Information Tools Workshop, Washington, DC, 10 Nov 1975
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY SUPPLIES
NATURAL GAS
AVAILABILITY
DEMAND FACTORS
NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY
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FOSSIL FUELS
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POWER
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