Abstract
Researchers and technicians have been giving a lot of attention to the issue of discount factor in planning in the electric sector. In this paper we review the most important points under consideration, attempting to broaden the discussion and stimulate the creativity of the technicians involved with the sector. There appears to be an emerging consensus that the discount factor to be used must consider the capital costs associated with the main financial sources utilized. The traditional factor of 10% per year must be re-evaluated and augmented, in order to best reflect long range economical and financial conditions. The paper emphasizes the importance of the discount factor to several decisions made within the sector, including energy conservation. Because of the relevance of the topic to Brazil future, we strongly suggest the utilization of sensitivity analysis techniques. (author).
Becker, J L;
[1]
Maurer, L T.A.
[2]
- Rio Grande do Sul Univ., Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil)
- Booz, Allen and Hamilton Inc. (United States)
Citation Formats
Becker, J L, and Maurer, L T.A.
Discount factor in planning decision of electric sector. A taxa de desconto nas decisoes de planejamento do setor eletrico.
Brazil: N. p.,
1990.
Web.
Becker, J L, & Maurer, L T.A.
Discount factor in planning decision of electric sector. A taxa de desconto nas decisoes de planejamento do setor eletrico.
Brazil.
Becker, J L, and Maurer, L T.A.
1990.
"Discount factor in planning decision of electric sector. A taxa de desconto nas decisoes de planejamento do setor eletrico."
Brazil.
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author = {Becker, J L, and Maurer, L T.A.}
abstractNote = {Researchers and technicians have been giving a lot of attention to the issue of discount factor in planning in the electric sector. In this paper we review the most important points under consideration, attempting to broaden the discussion and stimulate the creativity of the technicians involved with the sector. There appears to be an emerging consensus that the discount factor to be used must consider the capital costs associated with the main financial sources utilized. The traditional factor of 10% per year must be re-evaluated and augmented, in order to best reflect long range economical and financial conditions. The paper emphasizes the importance of the discount factor to several decisions made within the sector, including energy conservation. Because of the relevance of the topic to Brazil future, we strongly suggest the utilization of sensitivity analysis techniques. (author).}
place = {Brazil}
year = {1990}
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title = {Discount factor in planning decision of electric sector. A taxa de desconto nas decisoes de planejamento do setor eletrico}
author = {Becker, J L, and Maurer, L T.A.}
abstractNote = {Researchers and technicians have been giving a lot of attention to the issue of discount factor in planning in the electric sector. In this paper we review the most important points under consideration, attempting to broaden the discussion and stimulate the creativity of the technicians involved with the sector. There appears to be an emerging consensus that the discount factor to be used must consider the capital costs associated with the main financial sources utilized. The traditional factor of 10% per year must be re-evaluated and augmented, in order to best reflect long range economical and financial conditions. The paper emphasizes the importance of the discount factor to several decisions made within the sector, including energy conservation. Because of the relevance of the topic to Brazil future, we strongly suggest the utilization of sensitivity analysis techniques. (author).}
place = {Brazil}
year = {1990}
month = {Jan}
}