Title: A GIS-based regional energy-environment policy model

Authors: E. Fragniere, A. Haurie, R. Kanala

Addresses: HEC-Geneve, 102 Boulevard Carl-Vogt, CH-1204 Geneve, Siwtzerland. HEC-Geneve, 102 Boulevard Carl-Vogt, CH-1204 Geneve, Siwtzerland. HEC-Geneve, 102 Boulevard Carl-Vogt, CH-1204 Geneve, Siwtzerland

Abstract: This paper describes a regional energy-environment modelling approach that explicitly takes into account the spatial distribution of production and demand activities, with their associated emissions. Indeed, some of the information used at a regional level has a spatial representation (e.g. district heating, electricity grid, natural gas network, traffic, public transport, etc.). We have defined a model structure that allows spatial modelling through the use of integer programming techniques in association with a linkage to a geographical information system. The energy model then becomes a part of an integrated interactive Decision Support System, allowing the decision maker to assess the consequences of the energy policy choices on air pollution and on population exposure to health risk factors. The model is currently in its implementation phase for the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.

Keywords: energy modelling; integer programming; geographical information systems; decision support system; environmental management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.1999.000830

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 1999 Vol.12 No.1/2/3/4/5/6, pp.159-167

Published online: 24 Jul 2003 *

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