Integrated Energy System Modeling and Policy Analysis: Description of an I.I.A.S.A. Research Program

This working paper describes an IIASA research program which was initiated early in 1975. The research project not only cuts across a number of disciplines and groups at IIASA, but is also conducted in close cooperation with external research institutes in IIASA member countries. This first working paper lays out a proposed initial research structure and interinstitutional framework as a basis for the work of the coming months. It is the result of a synthesis of my initial conception of this research and a distillation of the input and suggestions from several individuals at IIASA. Although the research is already well underway within the general framework described here, the program structure is meant to be flexible and dynamic. As the collaborating institutions play an increasing role in the coming months, it is anticipated that program changes will evolve, particularly because of the innovative nature of both the research content and the interinstitutional format