Publication: CETEP Transportation
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Using Agent-Based Computational Economics to Understand the Evolution of the Electric Grid in Response to Increased Penetration of Distributed Solar Generation
This report summarizes recent research using agent-based computational economic modeling (ACE) in the electricity industry and illustrates how ACE can…
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Reconciling Methods for Measuring U.S. Oil Dependence Costs
U.S. oil dependence has been an important topic at the nexus of energy policy, economic, policy and national security since…
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Estimating the Benefits of Fuel Economy Information: An Analysis, Update, and Recommendations for Enhancing ORNL’s Methodology
Since the mid-1970s, the federal government has produced and published information on the fuel economy of new passenger cars and…
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The Impact of Increased Fuel Economy for Light-Duty Vehicles on the Distribution of Income in the U.S.: A Retrospective and Prospective Analysis
In this study we investigate the impacts of fuel economy on income quintiles using data from Consumer Expenditures Surveys (CES)…
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How Much Should Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Contribute to Roadway Funding?
Energy security and environmental concerns have led to a growing emphasis on alternative fuel vehicles. Particularly within the transportation sector,…
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Tax Policies and Alternative Revenue Sources: State Responses to Declining Purchasing Power of Roadway Funding
In the past three years, most states have increased or introduced new taxes in order to boost transportation funding. These…
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Why Is Energy Efficiency Such a Hard Sell?
The “energy efficiency gap” refers to consumers forgoing energy efficiency investments that yield a positive return. This report reviews the…
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Measuring Flood Risk: What Are NYC Residents Willing to Pay for a Flood Protection System?
This policy brief evaluates how willingness to pay (WTP) for a flood protection system varies with exposure to flood risk,…
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The Economic Impact of Open Space on Residential Property Values in Tennessee
Open space covers more than 93% of Tennessee and provides numerous environmental and recreational benefits that are not directly reflected…
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Economic Impact of the Proposed Crab Orchard Wind Farm on Cumberland County and Tennessee
This study estimates the anticipated economic impacts of the proposed Crab Orchard Wind Farm, developed by Crab Orchard Wind, LLC,…