GHG Mitigation Options Database (GMOD) and Analysis Tool
Citation:
Bhander, G., N. Hutson, J. Rosati, F. Princiotta, K. Pelt, J. Staudt, AND J. Patrusa. GHG Mitigation Options Database (GMOD) and Analysis Tool. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL. Elsevier BV, AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, 26:1-8, (2014).
Impact/Purpose:
This paper describes the objectives of GMOD, the research data available in GMOD, and functionality of GMOD as an analysis tool. In addition, examples are provided to demonstrate GMOD’s usability and capabilities. A comparison of GMOD to other existing GHG mitigation databases is also provided along with the recommended next steps for GMOD.
Description:
There is a growing consensus among scientists, agencies, and nonprofit organizations that the primary cause of climate change is anthropogenic (resulting from human activity) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Figueroa et al., 2008). Given the strengthening science behind the human influence on climate change, it will be necessary for the global community to use low-carbon technologies in both the energy and industrial sectors. As a result of the recent focus on GHG emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies are implementing policies and programs to quantify and regulate GHG emissions from key emitting sources in the United States. These policies and programs have generated a need for a reliable source of information regarding GHG mitigation options for both industry and regulators. In response to this need, EPA developed a comprehensive GHG mitigation options database (GMOD) that was compiled based on information from industry, government research agencies, and academia. The database is a repository of data on available GHG technologies in various stages of development for several high-emitting industry sectors. The database can also be used to assess the performance, costs, and limitations of various mitigation control options.
