scholarly journals The Role of Information for Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector

Author(s):  
Ana Ramos ◽  
Alberto Gago ◽  
Xavier Labandeira ◽  
Pedro Linares Llamas
2015 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. S17-S29 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ramos ◽  
A. Gago ◽  
X. Labandeira ◽  
P. Linares

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Boogen ◽  
Cristina Cattaneo ◽  
Massimo Filippini ◽  
Adrian Obrist

AbstractIn this paper, we analyze the level of efficiency in the use of electricity in the European residential sector relying on a cross-sectional data set comprised of 1375 households located in Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland and observed in 2016. To do this, we estimate an electricity demand frontier function using a stochastic frontier approach. The empirical results show that the residential sector in these three European countries could save approximately 20% of its total electricity consumption on average if it improves the level of efficiency in the use of electricity. These figures are in line with recent studies for Switzerland and for the US residential sector. Moreover, we link energy efficiency to energy-related financial literacy. We find that while energy-relevant knowledge per se does not play a significant role, stronger cognitive abilities are associated with higher levels of energy efficiency.


2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
R. P. BAIN ◽  
D. P. RAI ◽  
SIDDARTH NAYAK

If we want to convert our rural population into knowledge driven, progressive, self sufficient, self reliant, sustainable society, the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’s) cannot be ignored. Timely availability information is considered as most important factor in Indian agriculture. At present ICT is the technology of this millennium. Transferring the developed technology to all end users is time-consuming and tiresome task and is often not completed due to paucity of resources and lack of manpower. In India, agriculture and rural development has gained significantly from ICT due to its widespread extension and adoption. In this era of internet, ICT is committed to provide real, timely accurate authentic information to the farmers and rural peoples.


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