The MIT EPPA7: A Multisectoral Dynamic Model for Energy, Economic, and Climate Scenario Analysis

Joint Program Report
The MIT EPPA7: A Multisectoral Dynamic Model for Energy, Economic, and Climate Scenario Analysis
Chen, Y.-H.H., S. Paltsev, A. Gurgel, J.M. Reilly and J. Morris (2022)
Joint Program Report Series, June, 54 p.

Report 360 [Download]

Abstract/Summary:

Abstract: The MIT Economic Projection and Policy Analysis (EPPA) model has been widely used in energy, land use, technology, and climate policy studies. Here we provide details of revisions that form the basis of EPPA7, the current version.

Key updates include: 1) using the latest Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP-power) database as the core economic data for the world economy; 2) updating regional economic growth projections; 3) separating extant and vintage capital of the previously aggregated fossil generation; 4) using an innovative approach to calculate the costs of backstop (i.e., advanced) power generation options based on engineering data from the Energy Information Administration; 5) identifying base year biofuel output from existing sectors; and 6) re-parameterizing electric vehicles based on recent studies.

Our simulations demonstrate that with widespread mitigation policies worldwide, regions relying heavily on fossil fuel imports benefit from lower global fossil fuel prices when their domestic emissions targets are lenient, but the benefits dissipate when deeper emissions cuts are imposed domestically. We also provide an illustration how the model output can be used to calculate the net present values of unrealized fossil fuel production and stranded assets from idling coal power generation under various policy scenarios.

Citation:

Chen, Y.-H.H., S. Paltsev, A. Gurgel, J.M. Reilly and J. Morris (2022): The MIT EPPA7: A Multisectoral Dynamic Model for Energy, Economic, and Climate Scenario Analysis. Joint Program Report Series Report 360, June, 54 p. (http://globalchange.mit.edu/publication/17777)
  • Joint Program Report
The MIT EPPA7: A Multisectoral Dynamic Model for Energy, Economic, and Climate Scenario Analysis

Chen, Y.-H.H., S. Paltsev, A. Gurgel, J.M. Reilly and J. Morris

Report 

360
June, 54 p.
2022

Abstract/Summary: 

Abstract: The MIT Economic Projection and Policy Analysis (EPPA) model has been widely used in energy, land use, technology, and climate policy studies. Here we provide details of revisions that form the basis of EPPA7, the current version.

Key updates include: 1) using the latest Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP-power) database as the core economic data for the world economy; 2) updating regional economic growth projections; 3) separating extant and vintage capital of the previously aggregated fossil generation; 4) using an innovative approach to calculate the costs of backstop (i.e., advanced) power generation options based on engineering data from the Energy Information Administration; 5) identifying base year biofuel output from existing sectors; and 6) re-parameterizing electric vehicles based on recent studies.

Our simulations demonstrate that with widespread mitigation policies worldwide, regions relying heavily on fossil fuel imports benefit from lower global fossil fuel prices when their domestic emissions targets are lenient, but the benefits dissipate when deeper emissions cuts are imposed domestically. We also provide an illustration how the model output can be used to calculate the net present values of unrealized fossil fuel production and stranded assets from idling coal power generation under various policy scenarios.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 15:02