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Environment & climate
It is extremely important for us to understand our environment, how human activities may affect it, and how we can reduce the damage. Environmental problems are often complex, having many interacting parts and stakeholders. Below are a few of the interesting and important models created to help illuminate issues around climate change.
How utilities meet renewable portfolio standards
Navigant Consulting created RE-Sim™, an Analytica model, to help TEP plan how to add generating capacity from renewable sources.
Controversy to consensus: offshore oil platforms
Offshore oil in California is highly controversial. But, Lumina’s decision model on decommissioning oil platforms led to consensus for “rigs to reefs”.
EV charging: win-win for utilities & ratepayers?
Will rapid adoption of electric vehicles stress the electric grid? Learn about a utility model that could reduce rates and increase utility earnings.
The future of coal in South Africa
The Coal Roadmap study used Analytica to model the coal value chain under several possible future scenarios to assess the impact on the economy & environment.
Managing a portfolio of ESG projects
Investors increasingly care about ESG criteria in combination with firms’ financial returns. Learn about Bicore's new sustainable portfolio management solution.
Converting greenhouse gases into fish food
Methanotrophic bacteria may be able to both replace fishmeal and provide incentivize to capture potent greenhouse gases that are directly emitted into the atmosphere.