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.

scholarly journals The Impact of an Energy Efficiency Improvement Policy on the Economic Performance of Electricity-Intensive Firms in Ghana

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 3684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chui Ying Lee ◽  
Samuel Lotsu ◽  
Moinul Islam ◽  
Yuichiro Yoshida ◽  
Shinji Kaneko
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Regression Discontinuity Design ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Adverse Impacts ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Power Factor Improvement ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the economic impact of an energy efficiency improvement policy on electricity-intensive firms in Ghana. The policy imposed a penalty on these electricity-intensive firms, which are referred to as special load tariff (SLT) customers, when their power factor was below 90%. This paper applies the regression discontinuity design (RDD) to the panel data of these SLTs ranging from 1994 to 2012, excluding those years characterized by energy crisis. The results show adverse impacts of the policy on the employment and salary levels of the firms in the long run, in particular, the small- and medium–voltage firms. The results indicate that small- and medium–voltage firms are economically vulnerable to the penalty policy in the long run and recommend two policies to overcome this challenge. Firstly, the penalty for power factor improvement should not be imposed identically across firms with different voltage levels. Secondly, firms that satisfy the power factor standard should receive subsidies to improve their competitiveness in the market.

scholarly journals Strategy Context of Decision Making for Improved Energy Efficiency in Industrial Energy Systems

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Melnik ◽  
Kirill Ermolaev
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
The Impact

Energy efficiency improvement in industrial companies is an essential prerequisite for the enhancement of their competitive positions in the national and global markets. Yet, the approaches currently employed in respect of the energy management do not fully utilize the innovative potential of energy technologies to achieve strategic goals. One way to further develop energy management is theoretical justification of the use of new approaches based on the suggested concept of the energy saving and energy efficiency processes’ positioning in the system of a company’s management priorities. In this article, we consider the applied use of the developed conceptual approach from the perspective of the energy saving and energy efficiency program development at the company. The main purpose of this paper is to justify the relations between energy management and strategic decision making in industrial companies. The results of the research conducted, firstly, make a certain contribution into the research of strategic multiple benefits of energy efficiency in a company; secondly, they expand understanding of the impact of energy saving and energy efficiency improvement on the achievement of operational, tactical and strategic results of the company’s activities; thirdly, they provide methodological decision support for the development of energy saving and energy efficiency programs taking into account the management and organizational barriers.

scholarly journals Thirty Years’ Quest for Emission Reduction and Energy Efficiency Improvement of Brick Kilns in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Khaliquzzaman ◽  
Appalarajugari Sesha Harinath ◽  
Shakil Ahmed Ferdousi ◽  
Salim Mohammed Munjurul Hannan Khan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Brick Kilns

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.

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