Where energy efficiency increases energy consumption: a caution

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Posting Date | 10 June 2009Publication Date | 2009

Country | United Kingdom

Geographic Coverage | International

Theme | General, Energy policies, Socio-economics and finances related to energy conservation and renewable energy in buildings

Target Group | Local/regional/national authorities and facilitators, Building professionals

Type of publication | Article

Author(s) | Hanley , N. , McGregor , P.G. , Swales , J.K. , Turner , K.

Publisher | European Commission DG ENV News Alert Service

Number pages | 1

Submitted by Marianna Papaglastra (Sympraxis Team)

Tags:climate change and energy | sustainable development and policy analysis | energy price

Source Languages | English

Where energy efficiency increases energy consumption: a caution

A new study warns policymakers to watch for unintended consequences of energy efficiency strategies. As energy efficiency leads to reduced usage, the price of energy falls. However, this could in fact lead to a subsequent rise in consumption of energy, if industry seeks to make the most of the low prices.

URL | http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/pdf/140na4.pdf, http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/research/newsalert/archive/climate_c...