Score Type of Criteria False = 0 Sustainability True = 2 Uncertain = 1 Focus Question: Does the use of the technology protect resources Coal-Fired Geothermal Tidal Photovoltaic Hydroelectric Wind Biomass (e.g., water, land, air, and biodiversity)? Power Energy Energy Cells Dams Energy Plant Specific Indicators: This technology... Pants non - renewable ..is based on a renewable energy resource O 2 2 2 . maintains the quantity of surface water ..maintains the quality of surface water . does not contribute to acid deposition . does not contribute to the presence of persistent organic pollutants in water, soil, or air ..does not contribute to the presence of heavy metals in water, soil, or air .recycles liquid and/or solid waste products Ecological Sustainability ..does not contribute to deforestation or habitat destruction . does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions Weighting =_ ..does not contribute to emissions of ozone-depleting materials does not contribute to emissions of particulate matter .. does not contribute to photochemical smog , does not threaten the survival of species at risk , does not contribute to the destruction of fragile ecosystems does not contribute to the release of ionizing radiation .. does not contribute to the mass of radioactive waste produced Total Ecological Indicators Percentage (total indicators + 32 x 100%) Weighted Score (percentage x weighting)Type of Criteria Score Sustainability True = 2 Uncertain = 1 False = 0 Focus Question: Does the use of the technology promote improved Coal-Fired Geothermal Tidal Photovoltaic Hydroelectric Wind Biomass human health, education and opportunities for training, standard of Power Energy Energy Cells Dams Energy living, and respect for diversity of cultural values within society? Plant Specific Indicators: This technology... ..does not decrease life expectancy through exposure to pollution ...stimulates a healthy economy, enabling adequate health care ..requires a highly trained workforce Societal Sustainability . requires the workforce to adapt to change through continuous training Weighting = ..reduces excessive land use (e.g., urban sprawl) .. encourages per capita energy consumption to be reduced ..stimulates a healthy economy, enabling affordable housing ..requires co-operation of diverse cultural groups in decision making Total Societal Sustainability Percentage (total indicators + 16 x 100%) Weighted Score (percentage x weighting)Type of Criteria Score Sustainability True = 2 Uncertain = 1 False = 0 Focus Question: Does the use of the technology result in greater opportunities for employment, economic Coal-Fired Geothermal Tidal Photovoltaic Hydroelectric Wind Biomass growth, increased GDP, and optimum locations and Power Energy Energy Cells Dams Energy scheduling for production? Plant Specific Indicators: This technology... ..supports full-time employment for the population ...enables a higher proportion of the workforce to be paid reasonable wages .has a relatively low cost per mega joule (MJ) Economic .enables development of other industry or opportunity Sustainability ..reduces the import of energy, contributing positively to the GDP Weighting = .enables the export of energy, contributing positively to the GDP ..can be used in a variety of locations that are well-suited to industry ..allows for continuous, around-the-clock production ..does not decrease the availability of natural resources Total Economic Sustainability Percentage (total indicators : 18 x 100%) Weighted Score (percentage x weighting) Overall Score for Technology= Ecological + Societal + Economic