Life-cycle assessment for energy analysis and management

Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a form of chain analysis in which structural pathways in the economic system are delineated and connected to environmental problems. As such, it can be seen as an extension of, or a complement to, energy analysis. The main developments over the past 30 years are sketch...

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Published in:Applied energy 2007-07, Vol.84 (7), p.817-827
Main Authors: Udo de Haes, Helias A., Heijungs, Reinout
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Economic data
Energy
Energy analysis
Energy economics
Energy systems
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Methodology. Modelling
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Summary:Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a form of chain analysis in which structural pathways in the economic system are delineated and connected to environmental problems. As such, it can be seen as an extension of, or a complement to, energy analysis. The main developments over the past 30 years are sketched in a perspective that puts an emphasis on standardization and scientific consensus creation. We end with a logical next development: a closer cooperation and harmonization with the domain of energy analysis, and an expected growing interest from the energy-application side.
ISSN:0306-2619
1872-9118
DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2007.01.012