Advanced Utility Simulation Model (AUSM): Regionalized Projections of End-Use Electricity Demand

摘要

This report documents the methodology used to translate national control forecasts into the specific regional data needed to drive the sector models. Separate reports are being prepared for each sector model because the driver data are highly specific. Although the configuration of the driver data for each sector model is different, a common regionalization scheme is employed to prepare the driver data. The Argonne Regionalization Activity Module (ARAM) was developed to systematically generate regional and state forecasts of energy and economic variables required by the sector models of the TG-B emissions model set. This report focuses on the generation and description of the driver data for the Advanced Utility Simulation Model. (ERA citation 12:005257)