Electricity conservation in Brazil: Potential and progress

Howard S. Geller, José Goldemberg, José Roberto Moreira, Roberto Hukai, Claudio Scarpinella and Mamiro Ysohizawa

Energy, 1988, vol. 13, issue 6, 469-483

Abstract: Electricity demand is growing rapidly in Brazil. More efficient use of electricity is cost effective, will reduce the need to construct costly new power plants, have positive environmental impacts, and provide other benefits. It is technically and economically feasible to reduce projected electricity consumption in 2000 by 20% through the purchase of more efficient motors, lighting equipment, appliances, etc. Many efficient end-use devices are already produced in Brazil and a national electricity conservation program was begun in 1985. While progress is being made, low electricity prices, lack of information and capital, limited institutional support, and other barriers to implementation still exist.

Date: 1988
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(88)90002-3

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