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The Carbon Allowance Allocation Model for Power Transmission and Transformation Projects from the Perspective of Sustainable Development

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Reasonable carbon allowance allocation for power transmission and transformation projects is critical for regional emission reduction, yet existing methods rarely address spatial heterogeneity or the fairness-efficiency trade-off at the city level. This study proposes a framework integrating entropy weighting with Zero-Sum Gains Data Envelopment Analysis (ZSG-DEA), applied to cities in Liaoning, China, to achieve objective initial distribution and efficiency-driven adjustments under a binding carbon cap. Empirical results reveal that regional quota levels are shaped not by economic scale or historical emissions alone, but by grid hub functions, load intensity, new energy transmission demand, and network density. The integrated approach avoids subjective bias and optimizes allocation efficiency, offering a replicable pathway for carbon quota allocation in similar contexts.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app16157463

Authors: Zijia Guo, Lihong Li, Rui Zhu, Sixing Zhao

Institutions: Shenyang Jianzhu University, Liaoning Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Efficiency Analysis Using DEA

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896