The Role of Information for Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector

Ana Ramos (), Alberto Gago (), Xavier Labandeira () and Pedro Linares ()
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Ana Ramos: Rede (Universidade de Vigo)
Alberto Gago: Rede (Universidade de Vigo)
Xavier Labandeira: Rede (Universidade de Vigo) and European University Institute
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Alberto Gago Rodríguez

Working Papers from Economics for Energy

Abstract: In spite of the large potential and existing efforts to foster energy efficiency in the residential sector, much remains to be achieved. This may be partially due to the many barriers and market failures faced by energy efficiency, which are even greater in the residential sector. In particular, informational failures seem to be pervasive and relevant in this area. Addressing these issues requires specific policy instruments and strategies. This paper reviews the empirical evidence on the effectiveness of such instruments, focusing on energy certificates, feedback programs, and energy audits. Results show that energy certificates and feedback programs can be effective, but only if they are carefully designed. Yet energy audits seem to have little effect on efficiency. In addition, the paper points out the large potential for new instruments as well as combinations of existing ones.

Keywords: Energy efficiency; information; behavior. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q40 Q48 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 30 pages
Date: 2014-02
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