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Recent Energy Model Documentation

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Coal Market Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
Documents the objectives and the conceptual and methodological approach used in the development of the National Energy Modeling System's (NEMS) Coal Market Module (CMM) used to develop the Annual Energy Outlook 2004 (AEO2004). This report catalogues and describes the assumptions, methodology, estimation techniques, and source code of CMM's two submodules. These are the Coal Production Submodule (CPS) and the Coal Distribution Submodule (CDS).
Pages: 180, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M060(2004), contact Michael Mellish (202) 586-2136

Commercial Sector Demand Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
Documents the objectives, analytical approach and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Commercial Sector Demand Module. The report catalogues and describes the model assumptions, computational methodology, parameter estimation techniques, model source code, and forecast results generated through the synthesis and scenario development based on these components.

Pages: 204, released: February 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M066(2004), contact Erin Boedecker (202) 586-4791 586-4791


Directory of Energy Information Administration Models 2002  pdf   html
Presents an alphabetical listing of all active models.  Brief statements regarding each model's title, acronym, purpose, and status are given, followed by more detailed information on characteristics and requirements. Sources for additional information are identified.

Pages: 70, released: December 2002, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-0293(2002), contact Mary Ellen Golby (202) 586-1094

Electricity Market Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation Report 2004
Documents the Electricity Market Module as it was used for the Annual Energy Outlook 2004. The Electricity Market Module (EMM) is the electricity supply component of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). The EMM represents the generation, transmission, and pricing of electricity. It consists of four submodules: the Electricity Capacity Planning (ECP) Submodule, the Electricity Fuel Dispatch (EFD) Submodule, the Electricity Finance and Pricing (EFP) Submodule, and the Load and Demand-Side Management (LDSM) Submodule.
Pages: 256, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M068(2004), contact Robert Eynon, (202) 586-2315

Industrial Sector Demand Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
Documents the objectives, analytical approach, and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Industrial Demand Model. The report catalogues and describes model assumptions, computational methodology, parameter estimation techniques, and model source code.

Pages: 124, released: February 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M064(2004), contact T. C. Honeycutt (202) 586-1420


Integrating Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
Provides an overview of the complete National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) model, and includes brief descriptions of the modules with which the Integrating Module interacts. The emphasis and focus, however, is on the structure and function of the Integrating Module of NEMS.
Pages: 64, released: February 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M057(2004), contact Dan Skelly, (202) 586-1722

International Energy Module Model - Model Documentation 2004
Summarizes the overall structure of the International Energy Model and its interface with other NEMS modules, mathematical specifications of behavioral relationships, and data sources and estimation methods. Following a general description of the function and rationale of its key components, system and equation level information sufficient to permit independent evaluation of the model's technical details is presented.
Pages: 63, released: March 2004, periodicity: One-Time, publication number DOE/EIA-M071(2004), ontact G. Daniel Butler (202) 586-9503

Macroeconomic Activity Module (MAM) of the National Energy Modeling System--Model Documentation 2004
Documents the objectives, analytical approach, and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Macroeconomic Activity Module (MAM) used to develop the Annual Energy Outlook for 2004 (AEO2004). The report catalogues and describes the module assumptions, computations, methodology, parameter estimation techniques, and mainframe source code.
Pages: 118, released: February 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M065(2004), contact Ron Earley (202) 586-1398

National Energy Modeling System: An Overview 2003, The
Presents an overview of the structure and methodology of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and each of its components. NEMS is a computer-based, energy-economy modeling system of U.S. energy markets for the midterm period through 2025.
Pages: 72, released: March 2003, periodicity: Biennial, publication number DOE/EIA-0581(2003)

Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Module of the National Energy Modeling System 2004

Documents the archived version of the Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Model that was used to produce the natural gas forecasts used in support of the Annual Energy Outlook 2004.  
Pages:191, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M062(2004), contact Joe Benneche, (202) 586-6132

Oil and Gas Supply Module (OGSM) of the National Energy Modeling System Model Documentation 2004
Defines the objectives of the Oil and Gas Supply Model (OGSM), to describe the model's basic approach, and to provide detail on how the model works. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public.
Pages:280, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M063(2004), contact Ted McCallister (202) 586-4820

Petroleum Market Model of the National Energy Modeling System 2004, Volume 1
Defines the objectives of the Petroleum Market Model (PMM), describe its basic approach, and provide detail on how it works. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public.
Pages:177, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M059(2004)-1, contact Han-Lin Lee (202) 586-4247

Petroleum Market Model of the National Energy Modeling System 2004, Volume 2
Defines the objectives of the Petroleum Market Model (PMM), describe its basic approach, and provide detail on how it works. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public.
Pages:235 , released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M059(2004)-2, contact Han-Lin Lee (202) 586-4247

Renewable Fuels Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
This report documents the objectives, analytical approach, and design of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Renewable Fuels Module (RFM) as it relates to the production of the Annual Energy Outlook 2004 (AEO2004) forecasts. This report catalogues and describes modeling assumptions, computational methodologies, data inputs, and parameter estimation techniques. A number of offline analyses used in lieu of RFM modeling components are also described.
Pages: 151, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M069(2004), contact Tom Petersik, (202) 586-6582


Residential Sector Demand Module of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
Documents the objectives, analytical approach, and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Residential Sector Demand Module.
The report catalogues and describes the model assumptions, computational methodology, parameter estimation techniques, and FORTRAN source code.
Pages: 180, released: February 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M067(2004), contact John H. Cymbalsky (202) 586-4815

System for the Analysis of Global Energy Markets, Model Documentation (SAGE), 2003 -Volume 1
Documents the objectives and the conceptual and methodological approach used in the development of projections for the International Energy Outlook. The first volume of this report describes the SAGE methodology and provides an in-depth explanation of the equations of the model. The second volume provides a data implementation guide that lists all naming conventions and model constraints. In addition, Volume 1 has two appendixes that provide a schematic of the SAGE structure and a listing of the source code, respectively.
Pages: 345, released: August 2003, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M 072(2003)/1, contact Barry Kapilow-Cohen (202) 586-5359

System for the Analysis of Global Energy Markets, Model Documentation (SAGE), 2003 -Volume II - Data Implementation Guide
Documents the objectives and the conceptual and methodological approach used in the development of projections for the International Energy Outlook. The first volume of this report describes the SAGE methodology and provides an in-depth explanation of the equations of the model. The second volume provides a data implementation guide that lists all naming conventions and model constraints. In addition, Volume 1 has two appendixes that provide a schematic of the SAGE structure and a listing of the source code, respectively.
Pages: 125, released: August 2003, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M072( 2003)/2, Barry Kapilow-Cohen (202) 586-5359

Transportation Sector Model of the National Energy Modeling System, Model Documentation 2004
Documents the objectives, analytical approach and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Transportation Model (TRAN). The report catalogues and describes the model assumptions, computational methodology, parameter estimation techniques, model source code, and forecast results generated by the model.
Pages: 154, released: March 2004, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M070(2004), contact John Maples, (202) 586-1757

Transportation Sector Model of the World Energy Projection System
Documents the objectives, analytical approach, and development of the WEPS Transportation Sector Module. The report catalogues and describes model assumptions, computational methodology, and parameter estimation approach.
Pages: 36, released: June 1999, periodicity: Annual, publication number DOE/EIA-M072(99), contact Barry Cohen, (202) 586-5359

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