Energy analysis of electricity supply and energy conservation options

David A. Pilati

Energy, 1977, vol. 2, issue 1, 1-7

Abstract: A methodology is developed to compute the total energy requirements for electricity-generating systems using an input-output model that explicitly accounts for the physical flow of energy. The capital and operating requirements of 16 separate energy supply facilities are used to evaluate the total energy required by 9 alternative means of producing and delivering electricity. Evaluated electricity-generating systems rely on either fossil or nuclear energy as their fuel source. Energy payback periods are computed based on an equivalent electricity basis. These results are compared to a number of alternative capital investments to reduce energy demand. In general, the conservation options return their energy requirements sooner than the supply alternatives.

Date: 1977
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(77)90015-9

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