|
|
This chapter presents module descriptions for the conservation component of a CTSA, including the following modules:
Businesses are finding that by conserving energy and resources they can cut costs, improve the environment, and improve their competitiveness. Energy use and resource consumption may be significant factors in evaluating alternatives. Data from both of these modules are considered in the Social Benefits/Costs Assessment and Decision Information Summary modules along with risk data, traditional competitiveness information (e.g., regulatory status, performance, and cost), and other information.
The Energy Impacts module may involve assessing energy consumption both
during chemical manufacturing and during process operation. This is used to
compare energy uses of the baseline and substitutes. The Resource Conservation
module includes evaluating the amount of materials currently used in the
process (renewable and nonrenewable resources) and the effects substitutes
would have on resource use. Both of these modules use the Performance
Assessment module as a key data source.
Click here for an Adobe Acrobat pdf version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. [90K pdf file]
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF documents. Click below for information on downloading a free copy.
This page is designed for HTML 3.2
compliant browsers
running under at least 256 colors.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/tools/ctsa/ch8/ch8.htm
Date Last Updated: October 1, 1998