Bistline, J.E.T., Blanford, G., Grant, J. et al. Economy-wide evaluation of CO2 and air quality impacts of electrification in the United States. Nat Commun

Objective:

• Evaluate CO2 and air quality co-benefits of electrification scenarios by linking a detailed energy systems model and a full-form photochemical air quality model

Case:

• US

Methodology:

• Life cycle assessment

Data Source

• Energy
• Emission
• Electricity

Findings:

• Electricity represents about 20% of final energy, which grows in the high electrification scenario to 31% in 2035

• CO2 reductions relative to 2005 levels are 33% in the limited electrification scenario, 44% in the high electrification and 78% in the high electrification scenario with carbon price

Coding Reference:

• Upon request