全球智库信息集成服务系统(G2TT): An Assessment of the Energy-Efficiency Gap and Its Implications for Climate Change Policy

G2TT

来源类型	FEEM working papers "Note di lavoro" series
规范类型	论文
	An Assessment of the Energy-Efficiency Gap and Its Implications for Climate Change Policy
	Todd D. Gerarden; Richard G. Newell; Robert N. Stavins; Robert C. Stowe
发表日期	2015
出处	Climate Change and Sustainable Development
出版年	2015
语种	英语
摘要	Improving end-use energy efficiency—that is, the energy-efficiency of individuals, households, and firms as they consume energy—is often cited as an important element in efforts to reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. Arguments for improving energy efficiency usually rely on the idea that energy-efficient technologies will save end users money over time and thereby provide low-cost or no-cost options for reducing GHG emissions. However, some research suggests that energy-efficient technologies appear not to be adopted by consumers and businesses to the degree that would seem justified, even on a purely financial basis. We review in this paper the evidence for a range of explanations for this apparent “energy-efficiency gap.” We find most explanations are grounded in sound economic theory, but the strength of empirical support for these explanations varies widely. Retrospective program evaluations suggest the cost of GHG abatement varies considerably across different energy-efficiency investments and can diverge substantially from the predictions of prospective models. Findings from research on the energy-efficiency gap could help policy makers generate social and private benefits from accelerating the diffusion of energy-efficient technologies—including reduction of GHG emissions. *** Suggested citation: Gerarden, T. D., R. G. Newell, R. N. Stavins, R. C. Stowe, (2015), 'An Assessment of the Energy-Efficiency Gap and Its Implications for Climate Change Policy', Nota di Lavoro 28.2015, Milan, Italy: Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei
特色分类	Q4;Q48;Q5;Q55
关键词	Energy Efficiency Climate Change Policy
URL	https://www.feem.it/en/publications/feem-working-papers-note-di-lavoro-series/an-assessment-of-the-energy-efficiency-gap-and-its-implications-for-climate-change-policy/
来源智库	Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (Italy)
资源类型	智库出版物
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.153/handle/2XGU8XDN/118394
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Todd D. Gerarden,Richard G. Newell,Robert N. Stavins,et al. An Assessment of the Energy-Efficiency Gap and Its Implications for Climate Change Policy. 2015.

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