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Abstract
The aim of the paper is to identify the added value from using general equilibrium techniques to consider the economy-wide impacts of increased efficiency in household energy use. We take as an illustrative case study the effect of a 5% improvement in household energy efficiency on the UK economy. This impact is measured through simulations that use models that have increasing degrees of endogeneity but are calibrated on a common data set. That is to say, we calculate rebound effects for models that progress from the most basic partial equilibrium approach to a fully specified general equilibrium treatment. The size of the rebound effect on total energy use depends upon: the elasticity of substitution of energy in household consumption; the energy intensity of the different elements of household consumption demand; and the impact of changes in income, economic activity and relative prices. A general equilibrium model is required to capture these final three impacts.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Glasgow |
Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
Number of pages | 52 |
Publication status | Published - 31 May 2013 |
Publication series
Name | Strathclyde Discussion Papers in Economics |
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Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
Volume | 13-08 |
Keywords
- energy efficiency
- indirect rebound effects
- economy-wide rebound effects
- household energy consumption
- cge models
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HiDEF. Supergen 3 HDPS Renewal Core and Pluses
Infield, D. (Principal Investigator), Ault, G. (Co-investigator), Bell, K. (Co-investigator), Burt, G. (Co-investigator), Finney, S. (Co-investigator), Fletcher, J. (Co-investigator), Johnstone, C. (Co-investigator), Kelly, N. (Co-investigator), Kockar, I. (Co-investigator), McGregor, P. (Co-investigator) & Williams, B. (Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/07/09 → 30/09/13
Project: Research
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An empirical general equilibrium analysis of the conditions under which energy rebound effects
Turner, K. (Principal Investigator)
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)
1/10/07 → 30/09/10
Project: Research