• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.165-204
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• 2022

This study organized data from 2000 to 2014 for 20 grid-connected countries in Europe and analyzed the determinants of carbon emissions through the panel GLS method considering the problem of heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation. At the same time, the effect of introducing ETS was considered by dividing the sample period as of 2005 when the European emission trading system was introduced. Carbon emissions from individual countries were used as dependent variables, and proportion of generation by each source, power self-sufficiency ratio of neighboring countries, power production from resource-holding countries, concentration of power sources, total energy consumption per capita in the industrial sector, tax of electricity, net electricity export per capita, and size of national territory per capita. According to the estimation results, the proportion of nuclear power and renewable energy generation, concentration of power sources, and size of the national territory area per capita had a negative (-) effect on carbon emissions both before and after 2005. On the other hand, the proportion of coal power generation, the power supply and demand rate of neighboring countries, the power production of resource-holding countries, and the total energy consumption per capita in the industrial sector were found to have a positive (+) effect on carbon emissions. In addition, the proportion of gas generation had a negative (-) effect on carbon emissions, and tax of electricity were found to have a positive (+) effect. However, all of these were only significant before 2005. It was found that net electricity export per capita had a negative (-) effect on carbon emissions only after 2005. The results of this study suggest macroscopic strategies to reduce carbon emissions to green growth, suggesting mid- to long-term power mix optimization measures considering the electricity trade market and their role.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2020.06a
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• pp.196-196
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• 2020

토양은 육상생태계에 있어 가장 많은 탄소를 저장하고 있으며, 대기 중 CO₂를 토양탄소로 전환하여 쉽게 방출되지 않고 토양 내에 저장하는 역할을 한다. 이렇듯 토양 유기탄소 배출관리는 기후변화에 있어 중요한 문제로 대두되고 있다. 하지만 토지이용의 변화와 무분별한 관리로 인하여 토양내에 저장되어 있는 토양 탄소배출이 지속적으로 증가 하고 있다. 따라서 토양탄소 배출로 인한 경제적 피해를 수치적으로 표현하는 가치평가가 필요하다. 현재 토양에 저장된 토양유기탄소 함량을 토양통별로 토양정보시스템에서 제공하고 있지만 국내 토양 토양탄소 저장량의 산정에 관한 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 토양 특성을 이용하여 토양 유기탄소 저장량을 산정하고, 산정된 토양 유기탄소 저장량과 정밀토양도를 이용하여 남한의 토양 유기탄소 가치평가를 실시하였다. 토양의 특성은 물리적 특성인 모래(Sand), 이토(Silt), 점토(Clay), 자갈(Gravel)함량과 화학적 특성인 유기물함량(Organic Matter)를 사용하였다. 토양 유기탄소저장량 산정의 검증을 위하여 전라남도 진도군의 토양유기탄소 저장량을 산정한 결과 486,696t으로, 선행연구와 유사한 결과를 나타내었다. 이러한 검증 결과를 바탕으로 남한의 토양 유기탄소 저장량을 산정한 결과 305.54Mt의 유기탄소가 저장된 것으로 나타났으며, 단위 면적당 유기탄소 저장량의 경우 3.11kg/㎡으로 나타났다. 또한 2019년 상반기 기준 평균 탄소거래권 가격(27,500원/톤)을 이용하여 우리나라 국토의 토양탄소 저장량 가치평가를 실시한 결과, 약 8조 4천억원의 경제적 가치가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 토양의 물리적·화학적 특성을 이용하여 토양의 유기탄소 저장량을 산정하였으며, 토양에 저장되어 있는 유기탄소의 가치평가를 수행하였다. 본 연구결과는 농업, 수문, 기후변화 등 다양한 분야에서 필요로 하는 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.101-109
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• 2004

This research investigates the life-cycle energy consumption of the windows used for the building's exterior cladding, and its environmental potential aspects by utilizing the LCA. The research scope has taken account of the entire life-cycle of the windows from the extraction of raw materials to its disposal, of which given sample building type is an apartment building. Results gained from the LCA of the windows as one of the steps in analysis reflects the current global interest and analysis trend towards the world's environmental issue on all fields of industry including the architectural industry, of which its newly established standards of architectural windows can further promote more environmentally sustainable factor compared to the previous analysis (focused more on energy efficiency assessment of the use stage).

• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.577-612
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• 2017

In response to climate change, Korea is attempting to shift the paradigm of energy and climate change policies by introducing carbon pricing based on market mechanisms. While policy adoption is proceeding at a rapid pace, the introduction of carbon pricing has been faced with great opposition from industry. This study measures to what extent Korean companies understand and accept carbon pricing, using data from a questionnaire survey covering energy consuming companies in 2012, when discussions between the government and such companies about the introduction of a domestic emission trading system were active. It further identifies how preparations and practices for carbon and energy management of companies correlate with their policy understanding and acceptance. The analysis results show that the surveyed companies indicate moderate understanding of, as well as resistance to carbon pricing policies, while appreciating the economic incentives and accepting the mandatory regulations in this phase. Companies' understanding is more related to characteristics, i.e., sector, size, etc. than external pressures. This study found that the extent to which companies understand policy is the essential factor in their policy acceptance and related practices. In particular, understanding of carbon policy significantly influences their managerial practices and voluntary activities for carbon and energy practices. This study substantiates the correlation between the level of policy understanding of a company and its carbon and energy practices - something that all countries seeking to introduce carbon pricing in response to climate change should consider prior to policy actually being implemented; in other words, enhancing the understanding of major policy subjects of the new instrument is a key policy strategy that should be elaborated as it will lead to better performance of companies and smoother policy implementation.

• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.509-546
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• 2010

Although coal has been utilized as major fuel, it is known as 'most climate unfriendly' fuel. Carbon tax or tradable permit policy has been discussed as major measure for reducing production and consumption of coal, but it might be more efficient to remove subsidy on coal production and consumption. This study examines economic and environmental effects of recycling revenue from reducing subsidy on the use of coal to foster climate friendly fuel (ligneous biomass) by price subsidy or increased public expenditure. A static CGE model was applied to analyze the welfare consequences and economic impacts of two policy measures. The result shows that price subsidy policy is more desirable than creation of public demand in terms of welfare as well as overall economic impacts.

• Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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• v.111 no.1
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• pp.177-185
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• 2022

In this study, the economic feasibility of a local energy facility that uses forest biomass as an energy source was assessed. We analyzed profitability using data from the Forest Energy Self-sufficient Village Project financed by the Korea Forest Service. The energy facility has a cogeneration generator and wood chip boiler. Wood chip, which has lower heat value and is cheaper than wood pellets, is used as fuel. Revenue comes from the sale of electricity, heat, and renewable energy certificates. Additionally, we considered the sale of carbon credits as substitutes for fossil fuels. The expenditure consists of fuel costs and fixed costs, and the initial investment is treated as a sunk cost. Under the condition of a 55% operation rate and wood chip price of 95,000 KRW per ton, the annual net revenue is positive. Crucial factors for managing the facility sustainably are operation rate and fuel cost. A simulation in which two factors were changed showed that the annual net revenue is negative with a 50% operation rate and 100,000 KRW per ton of wood chip price. To improve net revenue, an increase in the operation rate or a decrease in the wood chip price is required. Additionally, selling carbon credits will make the operation of the facility more profitable. Furthermore, the payment required to procure wood chips could contribute to the rural economy. To foster the use of forest biomass for energy, the price for heat supplied from renewable energy sources should be subsidized.

• Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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• v.100 no.4
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• pp.630-638
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• 2011

This study aims to verify the economic validity of the REDD project in North Korea by estimating the potential carbon credits and the cost of REDD project. The REDD potential credits of North Korea are estimated based on the international statistics of forest area and population from 1990 to 2010, and the cost of REDD project is estimated indirectly by annual land opportunity cost of agriculture assuming that South Korea will aid the food production per area in North Korea. When the 25% reduction scenario was applied to the annual deforestation rate in North Korea, the potential REDD credits were estimated to be $4,232million{\sim}5,290milliontCO_2eq.$ for 20 years. It would account for 28~35% of South Korea's national medium-term greenhouse gas reduction target. On the other hand, the break-even price of REDD project was calculated as the profit of agriculture in the land available by forest conversion in North Korea. It was estimated to be 19.19$/$tCO_2eq.$ when the non-permanence risk of forest conserved through a REDD contract is assumed to be 20%. This price is higher than the price of REDD carbon credit 5$/$tCO_2eq.$ dealt in the 2010 voluntary carbon market, leading to no economic feasibility. However, REDD project provides co-benefits besides climate mitigation. As previous studies indicate, the break-even price is lower than 20$/$tCO_2eq.$, which is the social marginal cost of greenhouse gas emissions by loss of forest. Therefore REDD in North Korea can be justified against the social benefits. The economic feasibility of REDD project in North Korea can be largely influenced by the risk percentage. Thus, North Korean REDD project needs a strong guarantee and involvement by the government and people of North Korea to assure the project's economic feasibility.

• Bulletin of Korea Environmental Preservation Association
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• s.379
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• pp.14-29
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• 2009

최근 세계 경제는 사상 유래를 찾기 힘든 경제위기에 홍역을 앓고 있다. 국제유가를 비롯한 원자재가격은 수급불균형과 정치적 이슈, 그리고 투기자본의 유입이 어우러져 급등락을 거듭하고 있다. 또한, 지구온난화를 막기 위해 국제사회에서 추진하고 있는 기후변화협약도 큰 어려움을 겪고 있다. 선진국들은 배출권 거래제도 시행, 탄소세 도입 등을 통해 본격적인 환경 무역시대가 도래에 대비하고 있으며, 포스트 교토체제에 대한 협상도 본격화 되고 있어 대응이 시급한 실정이다. 자원 환경위기의 시대에 녹색성장은 불가피한 선택이 되었으며 우리나라에서도 온실가스 감축을 위해 많은 노력을 하고 있다. 정부에서는 탄소포인트제도 도입과 10대 녹색기술 산업 육성, 그린 뉴딜을 통한 녹색일자리 4만 3천개 창출 등 기후변화 대응을 위한 정책들을 추진하고 있으며, 또한 저탄소 녹색성장의 한 주축으로 신재생 에너지 기술개발 및 보급의 확대를 통해 세계시장 선점을 위해 매진하고 있다. 환경부에서는 폐기물에너지화, 기후변화대응, 환경산업육성 등 '저탄소 녹색성장'을 이끌 사업과 '경제 살리기'에 역점을 두고 2009년도에는 환경부 소관예산 '08년 예산 3조 5,914억원 대비 5,008억원(13.9%) 증액된 총 4조 922억원을 투자할 계획이다. 이에 본지에서는 지난호에 이어 저탄소 녹색성장을 위한 녹색자원 기술 육성II로 주제를 잡고 "온 국민이 참여하는 기후변화 대응 정책 추진", "녹색성장 정책 추진에 있어 기업체 지원방향", "우리나라 신재생에너지 기술개발현황과 앞으로의 과제", "가정에서 온실 가스 줄인만큼 혜택받는 탄소은행"등에 대하여 살펴보고자 한다.

• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.453-472
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• 2014

Analyzing the effects of carbon emissions trading, which is scheduled to be introduced in Korea in 2015, requires an accurate assessment of $CO_2$ abatement costs by both industries and firms. Firms faced with regulatory constraints are unlikely to minimize their production costs due to rising production costs caused by allocative inefficiency of inputs. The use of a distance function would results in underestimation of $CO_2$ abatement costs, because it fails to capture the allocative distortion costs. Recognizing the disadvantage of the previous approach, first, this paper tests for allocative efficiency of input for the Korean steel industry over the period 1990-2010, then derives the marginal $CO_2$ abatement costs by applying a cost function approach. The hypothesis of allocative efficiency in inputs is rejected and the steel industry pays an annual average cost of 92,000 won in removing an additional ton of $CO_2$ over the sample period.

• Journal of Environmental Policy
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.97-122
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• 2012

This article analyzes the effects of energy price increase induced by GHGs mitigation policy on automobile industry empirically. An increase in energy price due to GHGs mitigation policy does not have a significant effect on the production and the value-added in automobile industry. Electricity price has a negative effect on the production and the value-added in automobile industry, but it is not significant. However, employment is significantly affected by a change in electricity price. Export is also affected negatively, but the effect is insignificant. These results imply that GHGs mitigation policy such as carbon tax might affect adversely the employment in automobile industry. Especially, their effects on employment are significant. Therefore, some moderating measures to relieve the adverse effects on employment in automobile industry should be called upon with the implementation of GHGs mitigation policy.