Accelerated Climate Model for Energy

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Accelerated Climate Model for Energy
Type Program
Sponsor Organization Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Top Organization Department of Energy
Creation Legislation N/A
Website Website
Purpose To develop and apply advanced Earth system models to investigate the interaction between climate change and energy systems, focusing on high-resolution simulations to answer complex climate science questions. It aimed to provide insights for energy policy and technology development
Program Start 2014
Initial Funding
Duration Ended
Historic No

Accelerated Climate Model for Energy (ACME) focused on developing and applying advanced Earth system models to investigate the interaction between climate change and energy systems. By emphasizing high-resolution simulations, ACME sought to answer complex climate science questions, providing crucial insights for energy policy and technology development in the context of climate change.[1] The Accelerated Climate Model for Energy (ACME) has transitioned into the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM).

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Goals

  • Advanced climate modeling to understand the impacts on energy systems.[2]
  • Provided high-resolution data to inform energy policy and infrastructure planning.
  • Explored the interactions between climate, water cycles, biogeochemistry, and cryosphere systems.

Organization

ACME was managed by the Office of Biological and Environmental Research within the U.S. Department of Energy. The program's leadership included principal investigators from various DOE national laboratories, with oversight by the Director of the Office of Biological and Environmental Research.

Partners

  • No specific partnerships listed; however, ACME collaborated with multiple DOE national labs and academic institutions.

History

Launched in 2014, the Accelerated Climate Model for Energy was initially aimed at addressing DOE's strategic objectives in climate and energy research. Over time, ACME evolved into the **Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM)**, reflecting its growth and the shift towards using exascale computing resources. Key historical achievements included the development of high-resolution models for different climate components, which were instrumental in studying the impacts of climate change on energy systems. The transition to E3SM marked an expansion in scope, focusing on utilizing emerging high-performance computing capabilities to enhance model resolution and accuracy.

Funding

Specific initial funding details were not publicly detailed, but ACME, before transitioning to E3SM, was funded through the DOE's Office of Science budget. Funding supported research, model development, and application across various labs and academic partners, with an emphasis on leveraging DOE's leadership computing facilities.

Implementation

The implementation of ACME involved:

  • Development of sophisticated Earth system models capable of high-resolution simulations.
  • Utilization of DOE's high-performance computing resources for model runs.
  • Collaboration with scientists from multiple disciplines to refine models and interpret results.

The program ended as it transitioned into the broader E3SM initiative.

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Social media

  • No specific social media accounts for ACME; follow the Department of Energy for updates.

References

  1. ↑ "Earth and Environmental Systems Modeling Program". https://climatemodeling.science.energy.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  2. ↑ "Earth and Environmental Systems Modeling Program". https://climatemodeling.science.energy.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
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