Cost/Benefit Analysis of Mitigation Measures for Minimizing Environmental Impacts of Residential Wood Combustion: Task F, Final Report.

摘要

This task evaluates the costs and benefits associated with effective residential wood smoke control strategies. Annualized costs and benefits for each of the eight effective control strategies identified in Task E are presented. An estimate of annual net benefits is presented for the area covering Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington states. This investigation covers available information for the following cost or benefit categories: air pollution effects on health, soiling, and visibility; safety issues, including creosote effects and effects on frequency of chimney cleaning; equipment costs; regulatory costs; and energy efficiency effects. There are many large uncertainties associated with the estimates presented in this report. The data presented should be considered to be estimates which can be used to aid decision-making, but should not be relied upon as exact or precise. Section 2 reviews the available cost benefit information. Section 3 applies the cost and benefit factors identified to eight specific residential wood smoke control strategies. Section 4 present conclusions and summarizes the cost and benefit findings. 22 refs., 1 fig., 12 tabs. (ERA citation 13:056385)