Evaluating the cost effectiveness of shade trees for demand-side management

The cost effectiveness of trees for DSM is difficult to evaluate because few studies have documented avoided energy costs as trees mature, tree loss rates, current saturation, and potential penetration of new energy conserving plantings. This article presents information on these topics to assist electric utilities interested in evaluating shade trees as a DSM option.

[Ti: Evaluating the cost effectiveness of shade trees for demand-side management]
[Au: McPherson, E.G., , ,]
[So: Electricity Journal 6(9):57-65.]
[Ky: Physical Benefits of Urban Forests]]