Energy vs food resource ratios for alternative energy technologies

Dritschilo, William; Monroy, Miguel; Nash, Elizabeth K.; Schuyler, Barry; Wallerstein, Barry R.; Vita, Joseph De; Perrine, R.L.

doi:10.1016/0360-5442(83)90101-9

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“…In their article, Dritschilo et al reviewed some of the major issues in the food vs. fuel dilemma [54]. By applying a quantitative measure approach, they presented estimates of resource usage by a selected set of technologies and attempted to quantify, through the use of an energy-food resource ratio, the amount of competition for resources between food production and energy production.…”

Section: Environmental Concernsmentioning

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Evaluation of Energy Policy Instruments for the Adoption of Renewable Energy: Case of Wind Energy in the Pacific Northwest U.S.

Abotah¹

2000

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The wide use of renewable energy technologies for generating electricity can be seen as one way of meeting environmental and climate change challenges along with a progression to a low-carbon economy. A large number of policy instruments have been formed and employed to support the adoption of renewable energy technologies in the power generation sector. However, the success of these policies in achieving their goals relies on how effective they are in satisfying their targets and thus increasing renewable energy adoption. One measurement for effectiveness of policy instruments can be their contribution to the input of the process of renewable energy adoption and their effect on satisfying regional goal.The objective of this research is evaluate the effectiveness of energy policy instruments on increasing the adoption of renewable energy by developing a comprehensive evaluation model. Criteria used in this assessment depend on five perspectives that are perceived by decision makers as important for adoption process. The decision model linked the perspectives to policy targets and various energy policy instruments. These perspectives are: economic, social, political, environmental and technical. The research implemented the hierarchical decision model (HDM) to construct a generalized policy assessment framework. Data for wind energy adoption in the Pacific Northwest region were collected as a case study and application for the model. Experts' qualitative judgments were collected and quantified using the pair-wise comparison ii method and the final rankings and effectiveness of policy alternatives with respect to the mission were identified. Results of this research identified economic feasibility improvement of renewable energy projects as the most influential perspective and that renewable portfolio standards and tax credits are the two most effective criteria to accomplish that. The research also applied sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis to identify the effect of regional perspectives future priority changes on determining the most effective policy for this perspective. Results showed that renewable portfolio standards and tax credits were found to be the two most effective policies among the alternatives assessed. The research model and outcome can serve as policy check tool in policy making for renewable energy development in any region. Based on the overall research findings, policymakers can apply specific policy instruments to support adoption efforts for any given scenario and regional emphasis.

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Section: Environmental Concernsmentioning

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Evaluation of Energy Policy Instruments for the Adoption of Renewable Energy: Case of Wind Energy in the Pacific Northwest U.S.

Abotah¹

2000

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“…Biomass energy technologies are also plagued by large land requirements that are often at odds with food production needs (Brown, 1980;Pimentel et al, 1981;Dritschilo et al, 1983). A number of crops have recently been identified as capable of circumventing such problems by their ability to grow in arid environments (Johnson & Hinman, 1980;Calvin, 1983).…”

Section: Energy Development and The California Desertmentioning

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Energy and Arid Lands: Potential Impacts of Intensive Energy Deployment in Desert Regions of Southern California

et al. 1986

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Desert regions are increasingly being put into use for a variety of purposes. The California Desert may be subjected to a number of energy technologies—particularly those related to harnessing solar energy—in the near future. In conjunction with past or other current disturbances, the fragmentation and pollution impacts of energy development could pose serious threats to the desert's fragile ecosystems.Land-intensive energy technologies, such as solar receivers and biomass crops, will mainly result in changes that disrupt natural habitats. If all feasible energy schemes came to fruition, we estimate that one-half of the California Desert's area would be devoted to energy production. Even for much lower estimates of energy development, most of the Desert's natural habitat would be fragmented in park areas. Based upon island geographic principles and conservation biology, loss of species would be inevitable. Some species are already threatened with extinction.Research is required to determine ways in which the Desert's natural resources—solitude, scenic vistas, wildlife, and insolation—can best be used to meet energy, recreation, and conservation, needs. In particular, research is required to estimate how successive small habitat losses would stress desert ecosystems.

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The Biosphere: The Coupling of Matter and the Flow of Free Energy

Taube¹

1985

Evolution of Matter and Energy on a Cosmic and Planetary Scale

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Energy vs food resource ratios for alternative energy technologies

Cited by 9 publications

References 29 publications

Evaluation of Energy Policy Instruments for the Adoption of Renewable Energy: Case of Wind Energy in the Pacific Northwest U.S.

Evaluation of Energy Policy Instruments for the Adoption of Renewable Energy: Case of Wind Energy in the Pacific Northwest U.S.

Energy and Arid Lands: Potential Impacts of Intensive Energy Deployment in Desert Regions of Southern California

The Biosphere: The Coupling of Matter and the Flow of Free Energy

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