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The E-GRIDS integrated tool assembles under an unique software shell three different simulation and calculation tools in order to allow new energy policy impact analysis ensuring internal data consistency among the software components.

The tool consists of:

1. The Demand Forecast Model.

A traditional regression model based on the analysis method of the linear regression (OLS) and it has been implemented through the development of macros based on the Excel spread sheet.

2. The GRIM Model.

A standard annual cash flow analysis developed by the North American consultancyfirm Arthur D. Little that uses manufacturer price, manufacturing costs, shipments and industry financial information as an input, and accepts a set of regulatory conditions as changes in costs, investments and associated margins. It has been opportunely reinforced and adapted to take into account the European economic reality without any modification.

3. The Appliances MURE Model.

It analyses the impact of the technological innovation on the energy and environmentalsystems. This tool has been developed and adapted to the E-GRIDS requirements enhancing and strengthening the appliances module of the MURE (Mesures d'UtilisationRationnelle de l'Energie) simulation mode, developed by ISIS in the framework of the SAVE programme.