World Energy Projection System Plus (WEPS+): An Overview 2011

摘要

This documentation provides a summary description of the World Energy Projection System Plus (WEPS+), a system that was used to generate the projections of energy consumption, prices, and production through the year 2035 for the International Energy Outlook 2011 (IEO2011). This overview presents a brief description of the methodology and scope of each of the component modules of WEPS+, along with a brief description of the modeling system. Further details on each of the component modules of WEPS+ are provided by individual model documentation reports. This document serves three purposes. First, it is a reference document providing a detailed description for model analysts, users, and the public. Second, it meets the legal requirement of the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to provide adequate documentation in support of its models (Public Law 93-275, section 57.b.1). Third, it facilitates continuity in model development by providing documentation from which energy analysts can undertake and analyze their own model enhancements, data updates, and parameter refinements for future projects.