Energy efficiency: Economics and Policy

Xavier Labandeira (xavier@uvigo.es) and Pedro Linares (pedro.linares@comillas.edu)

Working Papers from Economics for Energy

Abstract: Energy efficiency and conservation are major factors in the reduction of environmental impact of the energy sector, particularly with regard to climate change. Energy efficiency also contributes to reducing external dependence and vulnerabilities in the energy domain. In this paper we discuss the factors that influence energy efficiency and conservation decisions, and the most appropriate policies for their promotion. Although not all public policies seem justified, we argue that specific policies for promoting energy conservation may be required, preferably based on economic instruments or on the provision of information to consumers.

Keywords: Energy efficiency; energy; environment; public policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q41 Q48 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28 pages
Date: 2010-11
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Journal Article: ENERGY EFFICIENCY: ECONOMICS AND POLICY (2010)
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