Economic growth model of investment, energy savings, and CO2 reductions: an integrated analysis of policies that increase investments in advanced efficient/low-carbon technologies.

[摘要] A new analysis by the EPA Office of Atmospheric Programs and the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), summarized briefly in this paper, indicates that a policy-driven, technology-led investment strategy can secure substantial domestic reductions of greenhouse gas emissions at a net positive impact on the U.S. economy. The analysis uses ANL's All Modular Industry Growth Assessment (AMIGA) system to represent the effects of a successful expansion of a well-designed set of low-carbon policies and programs. The results from these numerical simulations show that investments in cost-effective technologies that are energy-efficient and/or low-carbon intensive will tend to increase overall activity within the United States. Moreover, the analysis reveals a small increase in the nation's employment level. These positive results stem from: (I) a net reduction in energy expenditures made possible by investments that save money for businesses and consumers; and (ii) using revenues from the application of a carbon charge to reduce payroll taxes.

[发布机构] Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

[学科分类] 工程和技术（综合）

[关键词] Air pollution abatement;Economic development;Carbon dioxide;Energy conservation;Environmental policy