ABCE v0.2.0-alpha

This release introduces numerous changes from v.0.1.0-alpha:

• expanded and improved dispatch simulation via dispatch.jl
• complete API/input-output overhaul
• calculation of project alternatives via a system of subprojects, improving robustness
• updated agent decision optimization to account for more financial metrics
• added ready-to-run examples
• removal of all A-LEAF dependencies
• improved handling of energy policies/tax credits
• numerous bugfixes
• and many more

ABCE base release: v0.1.0-alpha

abce v.0.1.0-alpha

This is the base release for ABCE. The code is still in alpha development, so breaking changes in upcoming releases should be expected.

Current Features

• Multiple agents interacting in a competitive market system
• Custom-specified agent portfolios, including individual unit retirement dates
• Agent decision-making based on goal of maximizing portfolio NPV and maintaining high credit rating indicator metrics, subject to limitations on interest due and issuance of financing instruments
• Data continuously written to database to avoid loss of data if a run fails
• Illinois state market with two competitive actors

Immediate upcoming features

• Inputs restructured into hierarchical format to remove dependency on A-LEAF input files
• Time-varying policy specifications