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Transport of solid commodities via freight pipeline: cost estimating methodology. Volume III, parts A and B. First year final report

Warner, J.A.; Morlok, E.K.; Gimm, K.K.; Zandi, I. - 2008

In order to examine the feasibility of an intercity freight pipeline, it was necessary to develop cost equations for various competing transportation modes. This volume presents cost-estimating equations for rail carload, trailer-on-flatcar, truck, and freight pipeline. Section A presents...

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Cost-effectiveness of compact fluorescent lighting. Retrofits for residential consumers in the Pacific Northwest

Lesser, J.A.; Byers, R. - 2008

Compact fluorescent technologies have been steadily improving. There has been increased interest in utilizing compact fluorescents to provide cost-effective energy savings for electric utilities in the residential sector. Several utilities in the United States have already distributed compact...

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Techniques handbook: project management. Work breakdown structures. ERDA handbook 0805. 3 part 1

2008

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) technique is primarily a project management planning technique which is aimed at …

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Geothermal loan guaranty cash flow model: description and users' manual

Keimig, M.A.; Rosenberg, J.I.; Entingh, D.J. - 2007

costing analysis taking into account various types of taxes, costs and financial structures. The financial module includes a …

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Least-cost utility planning consumer participation manual

Mitchell, C.; Wellinghoff, J.; Goldberg, F. - 2008

This manual is designed to provide guidance to state consumer advocates and other state consumer groups interested in either initiating and/or participating in an Least-Cost Utility Planning (LCUP) process in their state. Least cost utility planning examined primarily as a regulatory framework...

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Proposed Revenues, Financial Strategy, and Program Costs for FY 1992 and 1993 : Technical Appendix, BPA Programs in Perspective.

United States. Bonneville Power Administration. - 2009

Programs in Perspective is the Bonneville Power Administration's public involvement process (PIP) for engaging customers and other stakeholders in a regional dialog to set strategic direction and broad program plans for BPA effort. This planning leads into a biennial rate setting cycle and...

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Alternative scenarios for Federal transportation policy. Volume I. Summary. First year final report

Friedlaender, A.; Simpson, R. - 2008

A summary is given of research evaluating the economic effects of existing and prospective federal policies governing intercity and international freight and passenger transportation enterprises in the economy of the United States. The analysis encompasses all modes of transportation, including...

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How can energy-efficient structures compete in an inefficient energy market

Noll, S. - 2009

The only way resources can be efficiently allocated in our market system is if prices of resources, goods, and services properly reflect their true value to society. However, because of (a) imperfections in the pricing mechanisms that currently influence private-sector decision making; (b) the...

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Supporting Photovoltaics in Market-Rate Residential NewConstruction: A Summary of Programmatic Experience to Date and LessonsLearned

Barbose, Galen; Wiser, Ryan; Bolinger, Mark - 2008

. Additionally, if homebuyers place a high value on PV, builders may be able to earn additional profits, just as they would on … have a positive effect on resale value. Along with its unique advantages, residential new construction also faces unique … the up-front cost of PV and its impact on new home prices and profits. The potential for project delays associated with PV …

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1991 Annual report on scientific programs: A broad research program on the sciences of complexity

2008

the organization, evolution and operation of complex systems and sought deeply the principles underlying their dynamic …

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