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UHERO.HAWAII.EDU ©2011

Energy and Greenhouse Gas Solutions (EGGS)

for Hawai‘i

Iman Nasseri

APRIL 26, 2011

ENERGY AND GREENHOUSE GAS SOLUTIONS PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAMSTAFF MEETING

UHERO.HAWAII.EDU ©2011IMAN NASSERI – [email protected]

A little bit on my background

1998-2003 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics (Iran)

2004-2006 M.Sc. in Energy Systems Engineering (Iran)

2007-2008 Energy Management Analyst at IIES (Iran)

2008-Present Ph.D. in Economics (UHM)

Since joined Econ PhD program in 2008: • Research Assistant with UHERO/EGGS for Prof Konan on several energy,

environmental, and economic research projects

Third year student, almost done with program’s required coursework

Started my own PhD research on Computational General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling for regional economies (Hawaii)

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What is “EGGS”?

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• EGGS Vision: to be a fundamental resource for those seeking solutions to the overlapping challenges of energy, environment, and economics

• EGGS Mission: to analyze and tailor energy and climate change policy for Hawai‘i by assessing various technology options and the associated environmental and economic impacts

• Core goals of the project are to: 1. Engage in rigorous analysis that informs a global community of scholars.

2. Develop and maintain data and models on Hawai‘i energy, economy, and the resulting GHG emissions.

3. Develop energy, economic, and environmental solution-oriented analyses for legislators and the business community.

4. Design interactive education and outreach programs that integrate energy, environment, and economics for a variety of levels - K-20, as well as the general community.

5. Showcase Hawai‘i solutions that demonstrate a sustainable alternative for others.

http://www.uhero.hawaii.edu/9/eggs


My Involvement with EGGS [Sep 2008 – Present]

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• UHM Greenhouse Gas Emission Project (ACUPCC)

• Hawai'i GHG Emissions Profile 1990 and 2005

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Hawaii: Household and Visitor Analysis

• Greenhouse Impact of Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Hawai'i

• Hawaii Bioenergy Master Plan (HBMP)

• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of GHG Emissions from Biofuel-based Electricity Production

• A Comparative Analysis of Energy Systems: Hawaii vs. US

• Honolulu Airport GHG Emissions Inventory

• Analysis of Emission Control Institutions (Carbon Tax, Cap and Trade or a Hybrid System)

• Hawai‘i Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Database (EGGED)

• Understanding and Communicating the Environmental Impacts of Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) In Waikiki


Hawai'i GHG Emissions Profile 1990 and 2005

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Normalized rate of change with respect to total 1990 emissions under Act 234 (SLH 2007), 1990 to 2005 (%)

Note: air and non-domestic marine are excluded

http://www.uhero.hawaii.edu/products/index/category:43


Hawaii Bioenergy Master Plan (HBMP) - Task 8

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Task 8: Financial incentives and barriers; and other funding sources

The goal:• To identify and evaluate financial incentives and barriers at points along the

bioenergy production value chain and their potential impact on the production of biofuels at levels sufficient to contribute a significant renewable energy resource to the State of Hawai‘i.

Key findings:1. List of barriers from stakeholders’ point of view [End-users, Oil Refiners

(Petroleum industry), Biofuels Producers (Biofuel production/Biorefinery), Feedstock growers]

2. Key economic threats to the viability of biofuels

3. List of existing and proposed incentives and programs for bioenergy industry, both in State and Federal levels

4. List of selected programs from other states and countries

http://www.hnei.hawaii.edu/bmpp/home.asp


Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of GHG Emissions from Biofuel-based Electricity Production

APRIL 26, 2011 Not published yet!


A Comparative Analysis of Energy Systems: Hawaii vs. US

APRIL 26, 2011Not published yet! But presented at PACON 2010


Hawai‘i Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Database (EGGED)

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UHERO Data Portal: http://www.uhero.hawaii.edu/6/dataUHERO Data Portal: http://www.uhero.hawaii.edu/6/data


Understanding and Communicating the Environmental Impacts of Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) In Waikiki

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Source: Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.

Technical Background on Traditional Air Conditioning vs. Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC)

Background Research on Hawaii’s Energy Structure, Legislation, Initiatives


CGE Modeling

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General Equilibrium Model of Hawai‘i’s Economy


Steps for CGE Modeling Project

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1. 2005 Energy Data Collection

2. Data Verification by Cross-referencing and Meetings

3. Analyzing State’s 2005 IO Table

4. Alignment of 2005 energy data with 2005 IO table

5. Developing a 2005 CGE model for Hawaii

6. Scenario Development:• Energy Efficiency• SWAC• Fuel/Carbon Tax

7. Model Modification (for each scenario)

8. Result Analysis


MAHALO…

Special Thanks to Sea Grant!

and

other UHERO EGGS sponsors• Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS)• International Center for Climate and Society (ICCS)• Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO)• National Center for Science and Civil Engagement (SENCER)• Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation• Science Education for New Civic Engagement and Responsibilities

(SENCER)• Michael Saalfeld

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