Energy Policy Analysis and Modelling

by Mohan Munasinghe, Peter Meier

Overview

Energy plays a crucial role in economic and social development. The analysis of energy issues and policy options is therefore a vital area of study. This book presents a hierarchical modeling scheme intended to support energy planning and policy analysis in developing countries. The authors examine the spreadsheet models, optimization models, and linear planning models that energy planners use, drawing illustrative case material from a number of countries throughout. Environmental considerations are also introduced into the analysis. The book will be of interest to students and practitioners of energy planning, and to those concerned with the wider development implications of energy policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521363266
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/26/1993
Series:	Cambridge Energy and Environment Series
Pages:	372
Product dimensions:	6.26(w) x 9.29(h) x 1.10(d)

Table of Contents

Part I. Conceptual Framework: 1. Introductory ideas; 2. Integrated national energy planning; 3. The role of modelling in energy policy analysis; Part II. Basic Techniques: 4. Energy balances; 5. Demand projection; 6. Optimisation models; 7. Energy-environmental interactions; Part III. Subsectoral Analysis: 8. The electricity subsector; 9. The fuelwood subsector; Part IV. Sectoral Integration: 10. Pricing; 11. Energy-economic linkages; 12. Energy sector models; Part V. Implementation: 13. Institutional arrangements; 14. Implementing the analytical process; 15. Case study: Sri Lanka; 16. Case study: Morocco; Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

"The authors make a definite contribution to the field of energy policy and related areas. The use of case studies to supplement theoretical issues makes the work accessible to reasearchers and practicioners alike." The International Trade Journal

"The authors make a definite contribution to the field of energy policy and related areas. The use of case studies to supplement theoretical issues makes the work accessible to reseachers and practitioners alike." Alfred Lewis, International Trade Journal

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