A theoretical analysis of the direct rebound effect caused by energy efficiency improvement of private consumers

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 171-181
Author(s):  
Jiayu Wang ◽  
Shuao Yu ◽  
Tiansen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Rebound Effect ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Direct Rebound Effect

scholarly journals The Identification and Rebound Effect Evaluation of Equipment Energy Efficiency Improvement Policy: A Case Study on Japan’s Top Runner Policy

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 4397
Author(s):  
Dan Yu ◽  
Bart Dewancker ◽  
Fanyue Qian
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Rebound Effect ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Reduction Effect ◽  
The Impact

The equipment energy efficiency improvement policy (EEEIP) is one of the important measures of energy conservation and emission reduction in various countries. However, due to the simultaneous implementation of variety policies, the effect of the single policy cannot be clearly reflected. In this paper, a method of identification and evaluation of EEEIP was proposed, and the application was verified by analyzing the example of EEEIP in Japan (Top Runner policy, TRP). Firstly, through the factor decomposition model, this paper studied the energy conservation and emission reduction potential of this policy area in Japan. Then, the TRP was identified by using moving windows and correlation analysis, and the impact of specific equipment in TRP was analyzed. Finally, through the calculation of the rebound effect of the carbon footprint (REC), this paper analyzed the energy consumption and emission reduction effects of TRP in the short-term and whole life cycle. It showed that the policy has a good effect in tertiary industry and transportation, while the effect in residential is poor. For life cycle, the TRP of air conditioning and passenger car can bring better CO2 emission reduction effect, but the emission reduction effect of lighting is basically offset.

Review on Energy Rebound Effect Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 2487-2492
Author(s):  
Zhen Xiang Wei ◽  
Li Jie Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Rebound Effect ◽  
Effect Study ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Saving Energy ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement

Energy rebound effect is the key issue in the process of saving energy through energy efficiency improvement. Based on the exploration of rebound effect definitions, the paper reviewed the energy-related theoretical and empirical researches, in order to provide reference for further in-depth research.

Perception about the Rebound Effect Appearing after Energy Efficiency Improvement in the Household Sector of China

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 4384-4389
Author(s):  
Jin Long Ouyang ◽  
Kazunori Hokao
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Rebound Effect ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Household Sector ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Actual Outcome ◽  
The Developed Countries

The ubiquitous discrepancies between predicted and actual outcome of energy efficiency improvement have attracted much attention of the Chinese experts in the field of household energy efficiency. But few people in China realize that it is rebound effect that induces such discrepancies, which at present has been widely accepted in the developed countries. First, in this article the definition and formation process of the rebound effect in the household sector have been described. Then, a high rebound effect of at least more than 30% and more than 50% has been perceived through the combination of the actual situation of China and the experience of other countries. Finally, the influence of the rebound effect in the household sector has been proven negative on the energy demand and energy security of China.

scholarly journals Rebound Effect from Income Savings Due to an Energy Efficiency Improvement by Households: An Input–Output Approach

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 4044
Author(s):  
Taoyuan Wei ◽  
Xue Wang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Household Income ◽  
National Level ◽  
Rebound Effect ◽  
National Income ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement

In previous studies on the indirect rebound effect due to income saved from energy efficiency improvement by households in an input–output model, household income is typically assumed constant before and after an efficiency improvement of their energy use. The assumption is implausible if we observe that households may not re-spend the saved income, which potentially reduces their consumption and national income including households, at least in the short term, in a country like China, where they have high saving propensity. In addition, income of other economic agents than households may also be affected. In this article, we provide an improved input–output model to clarify the issue and then use the 2017 input–output data of China to illustrate the potential indirect rebound effect due to household income saved from an energy efficiency improvement. Our results show that if the income impact in the short term is properly considered, then the indirect rebound effect due to the income savings could be trivial at the national level while still considerable at the household level. Hence, the indirect rebound effect at the household level alone is likely misleading for national policy makers by providing an overestimated value of the short-term indirect rebound effect.

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