Energy investment and emissions modelling tool
The specialist uses fuel and energy data to calculate emissions and compare investment options. The assumptions and data used for each calculation are visible.
Variations in modernization, replacement or new capacity use different assumptions about fuel, energy, emissions, availability and financial. The investor cannot reliably explain the choice and sensitivity to market and technical change.
How the solution works
- The purpose of the report or investment is selected and the scope assessed.
- The original facts of fuel, energy and property are checked against their time and approved version.
- The computational methodology is separated from future mode, cost and availability assumptions.
- An authorized review confirms the result and the limits of its use.
- When the calculation is changed, the previous published version is saved and explains what and why is revised.
Key challenges
- Investments in production assets and portfolios are valued on separate models
- The basis for production and emissions calculations is reproduced in the report
Solution capabilities
Scope of the facts
Fuel, energy and cost have the right object, period and unit; the detail of different systems is checked.
Version of the issue methodology
The applicable limit, formula, factor and validation basis are retained for the selected calculation.
Investment Alternatives
The realistically permissible options are compared over the same period under technical, fuel, energy and financial assumptions.
The Effect of Correction
The revised fact shows the affected indicators and scenarios without cancelling the previously released version.
Purpose of the result
The reporting number, economic estimate and independent verification conclusion are not identified.
Business context
- Investments in production assets and portfolios are valued on separate models
- Variations in modernization, replacement or new capacity use different assumptions about fuel, energy, emissions, availability and financial. The investor cannot reliably explain the choice and sensitivity to market and technical change.
- The basis for production and emissions calculations is reproduced in the report
- Fuel, energy and emissions data are not linked to the scope, method, coefficients and corrections of the selected calculation. The report or scenario is based on an unexplained version, and verification requires re-collection of sources.
- Calculations help justify the proposed investment
- The client or the manager who approves the investment needs to compare costs, energy quantity, and emissions under the same assumptions. A clear basis for calculation helps to discuss what changes the outcome most. Technology or consulting provider can make a verifiable bid rather than relying solely on the overall savings forecast.
Core features
- Scope of the facts
- Version of the issue methodology
- Investment Alternatives
- The Effect of Correction
- Purpose of the result
Key integrations
- Sources of measurement and production
- The fact of the fuel, energy and technical regime has been confirmed.
- Financial and Property Data
- Cost volume, investment facts and current status.
- Documentation of methodologies and obligations
- The version used for the specific calculation and the purpose of its approval.
Potential impact (%)
The ranges indicate an illustrative relative change in the metric under the stated assumptions. Results depend on the starting position and actual use of the solution. Percentages for different metrics must not be added together.
Time investment to verify calculation assumptions
16–42%Decreasing
This illustrative scenario assumes that 40-70% of information searches and repeated cross-checks can be addressed. That share is assumed to fall by 40-60%. Company data is needed to verify both the addressable workload and the resulting change.
An active replica of the selected indicator or variant and an explanation of the difference are measured.
Repeated data reconciliation
16–42%Decreasing
This illustrative scenario assumes that 40-70% of information searches and repeated cross-checks can be addressed. That share is assumed to fall by 40-60%. Company data is needed to verify both the addressable workload and the resulting change.
The overall work of data preparation and corrections for the same scope of selected calculations is evaluated.
Conditional calculation scenarios. The assumptions have not been validated against client measurements.
When this solution is relevant
- Different energy or fuel data are used for emission and investment calculations.
- Modernization options are compared against unequal price and operating assumptions.
Implementation requirements
For emission calculations, specialists combine the measurements and methods used. An additional equipment limitations and costs are required for the comparison of investments. Proper common data can be used for both works, but each result is reviewed by the specialist responsible for it.
Further development options
- Applying additional calculations to already verified facts according to their individual methodologies
- Reviewing the sensitivity of portfolio options against verified energy and fuel assumptions