A Review on Economic Input-Output Analysis in the Environmental Assessment of Electricity Generation

This paper aims to review one of the least used, but no less important, approaches in assessment environmental implications electricity generation: Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment (EIO-LCA). methodology is a top-down approach intertwined with satellite accounts provided by national statistical office. Through use economic input-output (IO) tables and industrial sector-level energy data, EIO-LCA analysis allows for broad impact coverage all sectors directly indirectly involved generation. In this study, brief overview corresponding assumptions presented, as well an updated different applications generation, suggesting possible classification many studies developed context. The ways overcoming problem disaggregation sector are also addressed, namely considering IO table formats (i.e., symmetric or rectangular tables). particularly relevant feature our review, way which generation modeled can result calculations costs benefits policies. context, further contributes literature explaining providing examples distinct modeling models on detailed level.