Primary Aluminum Production: Climate Policy, Emissions and Costs

Joint Program Report
Primary Aluminum Production: Climate Policy, Emissions and Costs
Harnisch, J., I. Sue Wing, H.D. Jacoby and R.G. Prinn (1998)
Joint Program Report Series, 16 pages

Report 44 [Download]

Abstract/Summary:

Climate policy regarding perfluorocarbons (PFCs) may have a significant influence on investment decisions in the production of primary aluminum. This work demonstrates an integrated analysis of the effectiveness and likely economic consequences of different climate policy options. In our study we first compare atmospheric observations to the available estimates of PFC emissions for the baseline years 1990 and 1995. We then present projections for regional emissions of PFCs from the aluminum industry using the MIT Emissions Projection and Policy Analysis model under different policy scenarios. Abatement costs for emissions of PFCs and CO2 are compared in the context of the Kyoto Protocol.

Citation:

Harnisch, J., I. Sue Wing, H.D. Jacoby and R.G. Prinn (1998): Primary Aluminum Production: Climate Policy, Emissions and Costs. Joint Program Report Series Report 44, 16 pages (http://globalchange.mit.edu/publication/14338)
  • Joint Program Report
Primary Aluminum Production: Climate Policy, Emissions and Costs

Harnisch, J., I. Sue Wing, H.D. Jacoby and R.G. Prinn

Joint Program Report Series

Report 

44
16 pages
1998

Abstract/Summary: 

Climate policy regarding perfluorocarbons (PFCs) may have a significant influence on investment decisions in the production of primary aluminum. This work demonstrates an integrated analysis of the effectiveness and likely economic consequences of different climate policy options. In our study we first compare atmospheric observations to the available estimates of PFC emissions for the baseline years 1990 and 1995. We then present projections for regional emissions of PFCs from the aluminum industry using the MIT Emissions Projection and Policy Analysis model under different policy scenarios. Abatement costs for emissions of PFCs and CO2 are compared in the context of the Kyoto Protocol.

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