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Energy efficiency and consumption — the rebound effect — a survey

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of some of the relevant literature from the US offers definitions and identifies sources including direct, secondary, and economy-wide sources and concludes that the range of estimates for the size of the rebound effect is very low to moderate.
About: This article is published in Energy Policy.The article was published on 2000-06-01. It has received 1867 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Rebound effect (conservation) & Energy consumption.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the factors that give rise to food waste throughout the food supply chain, and propose a framework to identify and prioritize the most appropriate options for prevention and management of food waste.

1,016 citations


Cites background from "Energy efficiency and consumption —..."

  • ...SCP policies include strategies aiming to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, meet basic human needs, and avert the rebound effect, a term used to describe the phenomenon where the negative impacts of growing consumption outweigh the benefits of efficiency and technological improvements (Barrett & Scott, 2012; Sorrell & Dimitropoulos, 2008; Greening et al., 2000)....

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TL;DR: The evidence in favour of Jevons Paradox is far from conclusive, but it does suggest that economywide rebound effects are larger than is conventionally assumed and that energy plays a more important role in driving productivity improvements and economic growth than is normally assumed as discussed by the authors.

860 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed an empirical specification for motor vehicles based on a simple aggregate model that simultaneously determines vehicle-miles traveled (VMT), vehicles, and fuel efficiency.
Abstract: It has long been realized that improving energy efficiency releases an economic reaction that partially offsets the original energy saving. As the energy efficiency of some process improves, the process becomes cheaper, thereby providing an incentive to increase its use. Thus total energy consumption changes less than proportionally to changes in physical energy efficiency. For motor vehicles, the process under consideration is use of fuel in producing vehicle-miles traveled (VMT). Our empirical specification is based on a simple aggregate model that simultaneously determines VMT, vehicles, and fuel efficiency. The coefficient on the lagged dependent variable implies considerable inertia in behavior, with people adjusting their travel in a given year by just 21 percent of the ultimate response to a permanent change. The equation exhibits only mild autocorrelation, giving people confidence that their specification accounts for most influences that move sluggishly over time.

838 citations

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01 Oct 2012
TL;DR: The Global Energy Assessment (GEA) as mentioned in this paper brings together over 300 international researchers to provide an independent, scientifically based, integrated and policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues and options.
Abstract: The Global Energy Assessment (GEA) brings together over 300 international researchers to provide an independent, scientifically based, integrated and policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues and options. It has been peer-reviewed anonymously by an additional 200 international experts. The GEA assesses the major global challenges for sustainable development and their linkages to energy; the technologies and resources available for providing energy services; future energy systems that address the major challenges; and the policies and other measures that are needed to realize transformational change toward sustainable energy futures. The GEA goes beyond existing studies on energy issues by presenting a comprehensive and integrated analysis of energy chalenges, opportunities and strategies, for developing, industrialized and emerging economies. This volume is a invaluable resource for energy specialists and technologists in all sectors (academia, industry and government) as well as policymakers, development economists and practitioners in international organizations and national governments.

812 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a methodology for evaluating the direct distributional impacts of energy conservation plans, focusing on gasoline conservation, and analyze two different types of plans: excise taxes and white market coupon rationing.
Abstract: This article provides a methodology for evaluating the direct distributional impacts of energy conservation plans. Focus ing on gasoline conservation, we analyze two different types of plans: excise taxes and white market coupon rationing. Using a sample which focuses on the nonbusiness use of individual households and a gasoline demand function estimated on data from these households, we provide simulated burdens for the different conservation plans. We analyze in detail the distribution ofthe burden, partitioning the population by income class as well as by several important demographic characteristics. ? Protecting people from the adverse effects of higher energy prices has been an important concern in the development and evaluation of energy conservation policies. The standby gasoline rationing authority granted to the President is a way of raising gasoline prices while also protecting low income people from at least some ofthe adverse effects of price increases. The govern? ment has also established assistance programs for homeowners who use home heating oil, presumably to protect them from the impact of oil price decontrol. While the concern over adverse distributional effects has been strong, very little

19 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, Hartman et al. present a residential energy demand model that explicitly addresses consumer choices concerning fuels and fuel-using equipment (Arthur D Little, Inc., 1981; Cambridge Systematics, Inc, 1981; Hartman, 1979, 1982a, b, Hartman and Wallace, 1982; Hausman, 1980; Hirst and Carney, 1978).
Abstract: State-of-the-art residential energy demand models explicitly address consumer choices concerning fuels and fuel-using equipment (Arthur D Little, Inc, 1981; Cambridge Systematics, Inc, 1981; Hartman, 1979, 1982a, b; Hartman and Wallace, 1982; Hausman, 1979; Hirst and Carney, 1978) However, these residential models have focused primarily on the measurement of conditional fuel demand and the analysis of fuel choice One of their weaknesses is the incomplete treatment of technology choice

14 citations

01 Jan 1982
TL;DR: In this paper, the author defends his position that mandating energy efficiency standards on appliances may result in an upward demand pressure if the energy use reduction is overestimated, and argues that Besen and Johnson fail to produce evidence to support their criticisms or their theory that an increase in initial cost will accompany mandated efficiency.
Abstract: The author defends his position that mandating energy efficiency standards on appliances may result in an upward demand pressure if the energy use reduction is overestimated. He argues that Besen and Johnson fail to produce evidence to support their criticisms or their theory that an increase in initial cost will accompany mandated efficiency. 2 figures. (DCK)

13 citations

01 Jan 2016
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that the long-run decline in energy usage will necessarily exceed the short-run reduction that results when the appliance stock is held fixed, and that less efficient appliances could become more popular.
Abstract: Increased energy prices will direct appliance purchasers away from the appliance that would be used to consume more energy, be it more or less efficient. The long-run decline in energy usage will necessarily exceed the short-run decline that results when the appliance stock is held fixed. That less efficient appliances could become more popular is not troubling to a conservation strategist who accepts the idea that a reduction in energy usage, not a reduction in the ownership of less efficient appliances, is the proper objective of a conservation program. 2 references, 2 figures.

13 citations

01 Jan 1988
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore possible explanations for why conservation-minded consumers who invest in household retrofit appear to engage in such inconsistent behavior, such as awareness of thermal comfort requirements and knowledge of how consumers may frame the retrofit investment decision.
Abstract: Research designed to evaluate the effect of consumer participation on energy retrofit and weatherization programs has identified a consistent shortfall between forecasted energy savings and actual savings that is apparently the result of consumer behavior. This phenomenon is referred to in the literature as the take-back effect and may result in the loss of as much as 35% of potential energy savings from technical investment. This article explores possible explanations for why apparently conservation-minded consumers who invest in household retrofit appear to engage in such inconsistent behavior. Awareness of thermal comfort requirements and knowledge of how consumers may frame the retrofit investment decision suggest that these consumers have valid and compelling reasons for their behavior. Directions for future research in the study of postretrofit behavior are offered and policy implications discussed.

8 citations