A multi-sector intertemporal optimization approach to assess the GHG implications of U.S. forest and agricultural biomass electricity expansion

Latta, Gregory S.; Baker, Justin; Beach, Robert; Rose, Steven K.; McCarl, Bruce A.

doi:10.1016/j.jfe.2013.05.003

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“…For instance, Ref analyzed the marginal cost of forest supplies for bioenergy and quantified the level of bioenergy demand, given that cheaper residue resources have become depleted and it becomes more profitable to use roundwood for energy purposes than to continue extracting additional harvest residues. The possible supply and cost of agriculture‐based bioenergy will here have an important indirect influence on forest C balances over time, by influencing the demand growth for forest‐based bioenergy …”

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confidence: 99%

The climate effect of increased forest bioenergy use in Sweden: evaluation at different spatial and temporal scales

Cintas

Berndes

Cowie

et al. 2015

WIREs Energy & Environment

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Bioenergy from boreal forests managed for productive purposes (e.g., pulp, timber) is commonly held to offer attractive options for climate change mitigation. However, this view has been challenged in recent years. Carbon balances, cumulative radiative forcing, and average global temperature change have been calculated for a variety of bioenergy management regimes in Swedish forests, and the results support the view that an increased use of forest biomass for energy in Sweden can contribute to climate change mitigation, although methodological (e.g., spatial scales) and parameter value choices influence the results significantly. We show that the climate effect of forest-based bioenergy depends on the forest ecosystems and management, including biomass extraction for bioenergy and other products, and how this management changes in response to anticipated market demands; and on the energy system effects, which determine the fossil carbon displacement and other greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation effects of using forest biomass for bioenergy and other purposes. The public and private sectors are advised to consider information from comprehensive analyses that provide insights about energy and forest systems in the context of evolving forest product markets, alternative policy options, and energy technology pathways in their decision-making processes.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The climate effect of increased forest bioenergy use in Sweden: evaluation at different spatial and temporal scales

Cintas

Berndes

Cowie

et al. 2015

WIREs Energy & Environment

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“…First, “the level of ease with which land can move between sectors and uses will have a large impact on the effectiveness of biopower policy” (Latta et al , p. 380). Such flexibility would lead to greater reliance on energy crops, agricultural residues, and, to a lesser extent, short‐rotation woody crops (hybrid poplar and willow).…”

Section: Biomass Electricitymentioning

confidence: 99%

FELLOWS ADDRESS California Dreaming: The Economics of Renewable Energy

Kooten

2017

Canadian J Agri Economics

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California was the first jurisdiction to mandate a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. This target was subsequently endorsed by the G8 in 2009 and the European Commission in 2014, and is the guiding principle of the 2015 Paris Agreement. To achieve these targets will require near elimination of fossil fuels and/or a technological breakthrough that might be considered a black swan event. Eschewing nuclear power, countries are relying on renewable energy sources to meet future energy needs. In this paper, I examine the prospects of reducing GHG emissions by 80% by first summarizing extant global energy sources and production, trends, and projections of energy demand, and the potential mix of future energy sources. I consider the role of conservation and then focus on the electricity sector to determine how wind and biomass could contribute to the 80% target. I conclude that these ambitious targets cannot be attained without nuclear power.La Californie aété la première juridictionà mandater une réduction desémissions de gazà effet de serre (GES) de 80 % sous les niveaux de 1990 d'ici 2050. Cette cible a ensuiteété appuyée par le G8 en 2009 et la Commission européenne en 2014 et sert de principe directeurà l'Accord de Paris de 2015. L'atteinte de ces cibles nécessitera la quasi-élimination des combustibles fossiles ou une avancée technologique pouvantêtre qualifiée de « cygne noir ». Mettant de côté l énergie nucléaire, les pays se fientà des sources renouvelables d énergie pour répondre aux besoinsénergétiques du futur. Cet article examine les perspectives de réduction desémissions de GES de 80 % en résumant, en premier lieu, les sources et la production globales d énergies existantes, les tendances et les projections concernant les besoinsénergétiques, et une combinaison potentielle de sources d énergie futures. Le rôle de conservation est ensuite discuté suivi d'un examen du secteurélectrique pour déterminer comment le vent et la biomasse pourraient contribuerà l'objectif du 80 %. La conclusion proposée veut que cette cible ambitieuse ne puisseêtre atteinte sans recoursà l énergie nucléaire.

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“…Inter-temporal models can provide insights on both the short-and long-term effects of biofuel production. Based on the FASOM-GHG model, Latta et al [155] developed an inter-temporal PE model of the forest and agricultural sectors to assess the effect of biomass electricity expansion on LUC and GHG emissions in the USA. At different points in time, inter-temporal optimisation procedures yielded different biomass feedstock portfolios and GHG performances.…”

Section: Modelling Time Dynamicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of agricultural-based biofuel production on greenhouse gas emissions from land-use change: Key modelling choices

Panichelli

Gnansounou

2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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A multi-sector intertemporal optimization approach to assess the GHG implications of U.S. forest and agricultural biomass electricity expansion

Cited by 48 publications

References 39 publications

The climate effect of increased forest bioenergy use in Sweden: evaluation at different spatial and temporal scales

The climate effect of increased forest bioenergy use in Sweden: evaluation at different spatial and temporal scales

FELLOWS ADDRESS California Dreaming: The Economics of Renewable Energy

Impact of agricultural-based biofuel production on greenhouse gas emissions from land-use change: Key modelling choices

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