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EPA Benefit Per-Ton Estimates

Description

Benefits of reducing PM and ozone precursors on a per-ton basis

Questions this resource can help answer

If I reduce SO2 emissions by 1,000 tons from the EGU sector, what would the benefits be in 2030?

How do I use this resource?

A reduced-form approach to estimating the benefits of reducing emissions from various sources and sectors

Pro tips

Resource information

Resource owner

Format

Website

Backup URL

Update Frequency

Irregularly

Geographic Coverage

United States

Technical specifications

Methodology

Source apportionment CMAQ was used to simulate air quality concentrations associated with various sectors. BenMAP was then used to quantify the economic value of those air quality impacts

Sectors

Commercial Energy generation Industrial Residential

Other Specifications

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EPA Benefit Per-Ton Estimates

Description

Questions this resource can help answer

How do I use this resource?

Pro tips

Resource information

Technical specifications

Related resources

Cleaner Air and Safe Children Factsheet

EPA Approved Air Quality Implementation Plans

Impacts and Benefits of Fleet Electrification

Idle Reduction Alternatives

Fuel Alternatives and Options

Air Quality Partnership Project in Cheverly, Maryland

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