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Modeling Distributed Electricity Generation in the NEMS Buildings Models

Table 9.  Projections for Buildings Sector Distributed Generation in the 40% 
Tax Credit Case for Fuel Cells Only with Advanced Technology Assumptions, 2010 and 2020
(Difference from Advanced Technology Case)

Projection

2010

2020

Total Electricity Generation

   

  Trillion Btu

130

313

  Billion Kilowatthours

38

92

    Photovoltaics

0

0

    Fuel Cells

38

92

    Microturbines

0

0

    Other Distributed Generation

0

0

End-Use Electricity Consumption

   

  Trillion Btu

-85

-205

  Billion Kilowatthours

-25

-60

Solar Energy Use (Trillion Btu)

0

0

Natural Gas Use, Net (Trillion Btu)

265

636

Electricity Losses (Trillion Btu)

-288

-475

Total Primary Energy Use (Trillion Btu)

-108

-44

Carbon Dioxide Emissions
(Million Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent)

-2

-2

Note: Totals may not equal sum of components due to independent rounding.
Source: AEO2000 National Energy Modeling System, runs FCTAX.D061900A and ADVTECH.D061900A.


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