Use of the Pulp and Paper Industry Process Model for R and D Decision Making

摘要

A regional pulp and paper industry process model was used to assess the maximal market-penetration of new energy-conservation technologies for that industry under various energy-price assumptions. This linear-programming optimization model was used to calculate the systemic impacts on the industry of each technology separately, and as a group. The attractiveness of various co-generation technologies derived from the model was also evaluated with and without an investment tax credit. These were compared to the market penetration levels estimated in a report prepared by Resource Planning Associates, Inc. The implication of the model runs for R and D funding decision making within the DOE Division of Industrial Conservation was discussed. (ERA citation 04:006041)