This paper proposes a low-carbon optimization dispatch method for hydrogen-based multi-agent regional integrated energy system (RIES) that incorporate CET-GCT. The approach aims to coordinate the interests of all parties within the regional integrated energy system while reducing overall system carbon emissions. First, based on Stackelberg game theory, the interactions between the energy operator and agents on the supply side and demand side are fully characterized, establishing a “one main, two subordinate” multi-agent game model. Second, the model incorporates refined power-to-gas (P2G) technology to enhance system flexibility. Subsequently, a combined carbon trading-green certificate trading mechanism is introduced to effectively constrain the carbon emission behaviors of all stakeholders. Finally, an improved Ivy algorithm is integrated with the CPLEX solver to solve the proposed model. Simulation results demonstrate that while each entity maximizes its own benefits by adjusting its strategy, the system’s overall carbon emissions decrease by 5.12% and total revenue increased by 11.49%, yielding significant low-carbon economic benefits. This validates the effectiveness of the proposed model and methodology.
Yan et al. (2026) studied this question.