Utility investment behavior and the emission trading market

Article Abstract:

The electric utility industry will be be allowed to emit 8.9 million tons of sulfur dioxide by the year 2000 as stipulated by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Emission allowances will be allocated to electric utilities and the allowances can be bought or sold. A model presenting the options of purchasing allowances and investments on emissions abatement measures is presented. The model examines the outcomes of both positive and negative net returns on abatement investments. Suggested accounting guidelines to be applied on emissions allowances are summarized.

ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Decision-making, Models, Decision making, Industry Overview, Economic aspects, Investments, Public utilities

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Emissions trading- hot, not hot spots

Article Abstract:

A cap-and-trade emissions trading program allows organizations to save money for their consumers and shareholders while reducing emissions. The basic steps and vast benefits of the program are enlisted.

United States, Services information, Services

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Renewables from another angle

Article Abstract:

A review is presented of historical forecasts that reveal the cost of renewable energy technologies has fallen as expected.

Finance, Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy

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