The Changing Energy Intensity in Indian Economy: A Sector-level Analysis Based on Input-Output Model

Anjali Tandon, Anjali Tandon and Shahid Ahmed
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Anjali Tandon: Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India,
Anjali Tandon: Associate Fellow (Currently on Lien), National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi, India
Shahid Ahmed: Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India.
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Anjali Tandon

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2016, vol. 6, issue 3, 449-462

Abstract: This paper is an attempt to analyze changing energy intensities in the Indian economy. The hybrid input-output model at constant prices has been used to address the problem of homogenous pricing of energy inputs across sectors of the economy. Results reveal that the indirect rather than direct energy use is an important source of energy consumption. In such scenario, conservation measures should be pegged in upstream suppliers through technological improvements, fuel substitution or input replacements. Finally, the paper argues that improvements in energy efficiency in the production chains are likely to be more effective than changes within the production process.

Keywords: Hybrid Input-output; Energy Intensity; Constant Prices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C67 D57 Q40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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