Biomass Carbon Removal Counterfactual Decision Tree

A source of a decision tree framework for establishing business-as-usual counterfactual scenarios in life cycle analysis (LCA) for Biomass for Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) projects. It was published by the Department of Energy and last updated in March 2026. The framework uses forest residues as an example to guide sustainable biomass sourcing and carbon impact estimation.

Use Cases

• Apply the decision tree framework to define and justify counterfactual scenarios for BiCRS project LCAs.
• Use the forest residue example to model carbon emissions or storage under business-as-usual biomass scenarios.
• Implement the decision points within the tree to assess the sustainability of biomass sourcing for carbon removal.

Strengths

• Developed by the authoritative Department of Energy.
• Specifically designed for the critical task of counterfactual selection in BiCRS LCA.
• Includes a practical example using forest residues to illustrate the framework.

Limitations

• The dataset is a conceptual decision tree framework, not a tabular dataset with rows and columns for statistical analysis.
• The specific data inputs (e.g., biomass types, emission factors) required to use the framework are not provided within this dataset.
• The primary file format is BIN, which may require specific tools or knowledge to interpret.

Provenance

Source

Department of Energy

Collection Method

Conceptual framework development for life cycle analysis.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.