Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
>> 2012,
Volume 6,
Issue 4
doi:
10.1007/s11783-012-0414-y
RESEARCH ARTICLE
An uncertain energy planning model under carbon taxes
1. MOE Key Laboratory of Regional Energy Systems Optimization, S-C Resources and Environmental Research Academy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China; 2. Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Beijing 100012, China
Available online: 2012-08-01
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Abstract
In this study, an interval fuzzy mixed-integer energy planning model (IFMI-EPM) is developed under considering the carbon tax policy. The developed IFMI-EPM incorporates techniques of interval-parameter programming, fuzzy planning and mixed-integer programming within a general energy planning model. The IFMI-EPM can not only be used for quantitatively analyzing a variety of policy scenarios that are associated with different levels of carbon tax policy, but also tackle uncertainties expressed as discrete intervals and fuzzy sets in energy and environment systems. Considering low, medium and high carbon tax rates, the model is applied to an ideal energy and environment system. The results indicate that reasonable solutions have been generated. They can be used for generating decision alternatives and thus help decision makers identify desired carbon tax policy.