American Electric Power: Using Information Technology to Manage Carbon Emissions

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Energy Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Situation Overview
  • Current Industry Dynamics
    • Climate Change Is the Buzz in Utility Boardrooms
    • Power Generators Have Large Carbon Footprints
    • Cap and Trade: At What Price Carbon?
    • Figure: EU ETS Carbon Market Price and Volumes
    • Generation Companies Are Stepping Up to the Plate
    • Table: Overview of Registries, Exchanges, and Utilities Coalitions
• The Approach
  • Business Drivers
  • Figure: AEP Nitrous Oxide Emissions
  • Figure: AEP Sulfur Dioxide Emissions
  • Figure: AEP Carbon Dioxide Emissions
  • The Challenge
  • Solution Description
  • Selecting the Solution
    • Architecture: A Key Ingredient
  • Implementing the Solution
  • Table: Emissions Management Source Data
  • Figure: Internal Applications Integrated with Compliance Application
  • Implementation Challenges
  • Business Value
    • Increased Efficiency Frees Time for Compliance Activities
    • Documented Processes to Mitigate Aging Workforce
    • Improved Visibility and Collaboration Speed Resolution
    • Reduced Notices of Violation
  • Lessons Learned
  • Figure: Future Plans for Data Hub at AEP
  • Sustainability
  • Making It Stick
• Essential Guidance
  • Reporting
    • Role-Based Access
    • Alerting
    • Collaborative Workspace
    • Business and Operational Intelligence
    • Figure: Assembly of Technologies for Carbon Management
  • Actions to Consider
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Synopsis