Showing papers by "Steve Sorrell published in 2007"
01 Oct 2007
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the evidence for direct rebound effects available from studies that use econometric techniques to analyse secondary data, focusing on consumer energy services, since this is where the bulk of the evidence lies.
Abstract: This Working Paper examines the evidence for direct rebound effects that is available from studies that use econometric techniques to analyse secondary data. The focus throughout is on consumer energy services, since this is where the bulk of the evidence lies.
61 citations
01 Oct 2007
TL;DR: The TPA's assessment of evidence for a rebound effect from improved energy efficiency is presented in this article, where the authors focus on the relationship between energy, productivity and economic growth.
Abstract: This report forms part of the TPA’s assessment of evidence for a rebound effect from improved energy efficiency. Technical Report 5 focuses upon the relationship between energy, productivity and economic growth and examines the claim that improved energy efficiency will increase economy-wide energy consumption - the so-called ‘Khazzoom-Brookes postulate’.
50 citations
01 Oct 2007
TL;DR: In this article, the elasticity of substitution between energy and capital has been identified as a key determinant of the likely magnitude of the rebound effect in different sectors and discussed whether a consensus has been reached to whether energy can be considered as substitute or complements.
Abstract: This Working Paper forms part of the TPA’s assessment of evidence for a rebound effect from improved energy efficiency. Technical Report 3 focuses upon empirical estimates of the elasticity of substitution between energy and capital. This parameter has been identified as a key determinant of the likely magnitude of the rebound effect in different sectors. The report clarifies the meaning and importance of this parameter, summarises and compares empirical estimates of this parameter, evaluates the reasons that have been proposed for the differing results, discusses whether a consensus has been reached to whether energy and capital can be considered as ‘substitutes’ or ‘complements’ and draws some implications for the rebound effect.
36 citations