scholarly journals Energy Efficiency in OECD Countries: A DEA Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filip Fidanoski ◽  
Kiril Simeonovski ◽  
Violeta Cvetkoska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Related Concept ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Environmental Emissions ◽  
Input Variables ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The One ◽  
Efficient Energy Use

This paper is about energy as viewed through an integrated model that links energy with environment, technology and urbanisation as related areas. Our goal is to empirically investigate the (in)efficient energy use across 30 developed OECD member states during the period from 2001 to 2018. For that purpose, we set up an output-oriented BCC data envelopment analysis that employs a set of input variables with non-negative values to calculate the efficiency scores on minimising energy use and losses as well as environmental emissions. We develop a couple of baseline models for primary energy and secondary energy (electricity) in which we find that countries have mean inefficiency margins of 16.1 per cent for primary energy and from 10.8 to 13.5 per cent for electricity. Then, we extend the baseline models by adding environment as an important closely related concept and confirm the consistency of the baseline findings. In the context of this analysis, however, the inefficiency scores, on the one hand, point out to a mismatch in the utilisation of the inputs to produce efficiency but, on the other hand, they uncover a hidden potential to increasy efficiency through re-allocation under constant inputs.

scholarly journals Energy Efficiency in OECD Countries: A DEA Approach

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1185
Author(s):  
Filip Fidanoski ◽  
Kiril Simeonovski ◽  
Violeta Cvetkoska
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Primary Energy ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Energy Capacity ◽  
Environmental Care ◽  
Environmental Emissions ◽  
Input Variables ◽  
Set Up

This paper deals with energy efficiency examined through an integrated model that links energy with environment, technology, and urbanisation as related areas. Our main goal is to discover how efficiently developed countries use primary energy and electricity (secondary energy). We additionally want to find out how the inclusion of environmental care and renewable energy capacity affects efficiency. For that purpose, we set up an output-oriented BCC data envelopment analysis that employs a set of input variables with non-negative values to calculate the efficiency scores on minimising energy use and losses as well as environmental emissions for a sample of 30 OECD member states during the period from 2001 to 2018. We develop a couple of baseline models in which we find that countries have mean inefficiency margins of 16.1% for primary energy and from 10.8 to 13.5% for electricity. The results from the extended models show that taking care about environment does not affect efficiency in general, while the reliance on energy produced from renewable sources does slightly reduce it.

Rational and efficient energy use programs in Non-Interconnected Zones in Colombia: a system dynamics analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan F. García-Franco ◽  
Sandra X. Carvajal-Quintero ◽  
Santiago Arango-Aramburo
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Dynamics Analysis ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Efficient Energy Use

Efficient Energy Use in Japanese Cities

1998 ◽  
pp. 178-192
Author(s):  
Keisuke Hanaki ◽  
Toshiaki Ichinose
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Efficient Energy Use

Consumers’ Attitudes about Energy Conservation in Sweden, Canada, and the United States, with Implications for Policymakers

1982 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris T. Allen ◽  
Roger J. Calantone ◽  
Charles D. Schewe
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Personal Involvement ◽  
Economic Rationale ◽  
Promotion Campaigns ◽  
Efficient Energy Use

Cross-cultural comparisons can prove helpful for pinpointing factors which underlie efficient energy use. This study examines differences in the attitudes of Swedes, Canadians, and Americans about energy conservation, as a vehicle for evaluating the energy policies of these nations. Although they are efficient energy users, the heavily regulated Swedes possess weaker perceptions of personal involvement and effectiveness with regard to their energy problems. Canadians seem to have a more realistic understanding of the energy situation, and are more sensitive to the economic rationale for conservation, possibly as a result of their government's conservation promotion campaigns. Implications of the findings for U.S. energy policy are discussed.

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