District Energy/Cogeneration in U.S. Climate Change Strategy

Table of Contents

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1 What is District Energy?
1.2 How Many Systems Are There?

2. Environment

2.1 Energy Efficiency
2.2 Air Pollution
2.3 Global Warming
2.4 Ozone Depletion

3. Economy

3.1 Economic Growth
3.2 Urban Revitalization
3.3 Energy Security
3.4 Electric Demand Management

4. Quantitative Analysis

4.1 Overview of Methodology
4.2 Carbon Emission Reduction
4.3 Cumulative Investments
4.4 Energy Savings
4.5 Annual Costs

5. Realizing the Potential

5.1 Increase Awareness and Knowledge
5.2 Continue International Partnerships
5.3 Recognize Environmental Benefits
5.4 Encourage Investment
5.5 Lead By Example

Appendix -- Methodology for Quantitative Analysis

A.1 Introduction
A.2 Model District Energy Systems
A.3 Model Conventional Systems
A.4 Amount of District Energy Capacity
A.5 Capital Costs
A.6 Operating Costs
4.7 Annual Projections

References

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