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Using expert opinions to quantify net non- measurable external benefit of CHP plants

Evaluating the socio-economic justification of the construction of large infrastructure facilities is often difficult primarily due to the existence of numerous non-measurable external costs and benefits. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate their quantification using an expert opinion approach in the case of a combined cycle heat and power (CHP) plant in Croatia. The analysis of expert opinions reveals that the construction and the operation of the 500 MW CHP plant will generate more non- measurable external benefits than costs, both during its construction and regular operation phase. Namely, the net benefit score has a positive value in both cases.

non-measurable benefits and costs; CHP plant; expert opinion approach

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