References
- Organization
- Energy Modelling Initiative
- Developer(s)
- Éloïse Edom
Description
EI2–WIND model is designed to estimate the province-wide and territory-wide economic impacts associated with developing and operating land-based wind power generation facilities in Canada. Default data based on industry average are included in the model, which can be used to perform a generic impact analysis.
This model was developed within the framework of the EI2 modelling project.
- Applications
- Employment and economic impact analysis of land-based wind power plant projects
- Users
Provincial and territorial decision-makers, public utility commissions, potential project owners, developers, and others interested in analyzing the economic impacts associated with new or existing power plants, energy services or other projects
- Key Inputs
Poject descriptive information (size, location, …)
Costs (construction, and O&M)
Local share of expenditure
- Key Outputs
Number of jobs
Direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts on earnings, output, and GDP
