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Economics
Cahit Guven, Haishan Yuan, Quanda Zhang, Vural Aksakalli
Summary: The study reveals that the effect of daylight saving time on electricity consumption depends strongly on weather conditions and cooling usage, with forward DST increasing electricity consumption when temperatures and air conditioner ownership are higher. Simulation results are provided for EU countries considering DST adoption in the upcoming year, with findings being policy-relevant due to rising temperatures and global increases in cooling usage during summer.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lorafe Lozano, Evelyn Taboada
Summary: Decentralized electrification, particularly with renewable energy integration, is considered the most practical solution for over 70% of the world's unelectrified population. A study in the Philippines found that better social standing and the ability to engage in productive uses of electricity are strong motivators for rural households to consume electricity, highlighting the importance of understanding consumer behavior in driving demand for electricity.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Edgar Ramirez-Sanchez, Gabriel M. Evangelista-Palma, Daniel Gutierrez-Navarro, Daniel M. Kammen, Sergio Castellanos
Summary: In this study, a unified, corrected, and high-resolution electricity consumption framework is developed to quantify the impacts of energy efficiency measures on the electrical grid. The research findings show that implementing a 12% electricity reduction target in Mexico can result in significant cost savings and emissions reductions. Priorities for incentives are identified based on different criteria.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Pedro Andre Cerqueira, Patricia Pereira da Silva
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on electricity consumption in Portugal and Spain. Lockdown measures and restrictions led to a decrease in electricity usage, and the closure of schools was found to have the largest impact.
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Engineering, Marine
Dilyan Dimitranov, Blagovest Belev
Summary: The effective use of energy involves using less energy to achieve the same goal. The International Maritime Organization has implemented criteria for ship's energy efficiency since 2013 in order to improve energy efficiency through new technologies such as improved hull design and energy management innovations. This article presents a survey on the improvement of energy consumption on board a car carrier, focusing on the energy consumption of constantly working lights in the superstructure and on the car decks. It also reviews the cost-effectiveness of introducing light control automation and explores different types of automation systems.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Do-Hyeon Ryu, Kwang-Jae Kim
Summary: As electricity consumption in residential buildings has increased, AMIs have been widely installed and used for developing services and policies. This research finds a difference between actual and perceived electricity consumption and identifies household characteristics that influence this difference.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Ines Weber
Summary: The study explores the interdependence between ventilation behavior and building efficiency, finding a U-shaped correlation between the two. Ventilation behavior is more energy-efficient in buildings with higher energy standards. Deviations between actual and predicted heat consumptions are mainly attributed to occupant behavior rather than technical aspects.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
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Ecology
Nathalie Lazaric, Mira Toumi
Summary: Through a field experiment conducted in Monaco, we investigated the complementarity among different treatments involving boosts and goals, finding that a modest electricity reduction goal combined with a boost leads to better electricity conservation performance, but only in households with high levels of environmental concern.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Qingquan Jiang, Shoukat Iqbal Khattak, Zia Ur Rahman
Summary: This study examines the impact of electricity production and consumption on environmental pollution and validates the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis. The results show that both electricity production and consumption significantly contribute to environmental pollution in both the short-term and long-term, while agriculture value-added plays a mitigating role.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Santankumar Chaurasiya, Gurraj Singh
Summary: This study analyzes the environmental sustainability of modern foundries and evaluates the manufacturing process of an aluminum-based and titanium-based metal matrix nanocomposite using stir casting technique. The results show that the fabrication process of the nanocomposite has the highest environmental impact in the industry, and it is suggested that a shift to renewable energy sources will play a vital role in mitigating these effects.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Elma Satrovic, Festus Fatai Adedoyin
Summary: This research explores the impact of economic complexity on ecological footprint in the world's top ten most complex economies. The findings suggest that real GDP per capita and electricity consumption have a continuous effect on ecological footprint, while economic complexity index and trade openness can contribute to environmental performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Anna C. Schomberg, Stefan Bringezu, Martina Floerke
Summary: The study assessed the water scarcity footprint of mining activities along the global supply chain, revealing the highest contributions to water scarcity from lithium mining in Chile. It also recommended considering the water scarcity life cycle footprint for global material supply assessments.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Seema Ashishan Topno, Lalit Kumar Sahoo, B. S. Umre
Summary: A modeling framework has been developed to assess the energy efficiency of electric shovels, with a case study conducted in a large opencast mine in India. Results show that digging operation consumes the maximum power in a cycle, indicating potential energy savings through optimizing specific power consumption. The model can help set energy consumption targets for electric shovels operating in mines.
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Business
Taewoo Roh, Junhee Seok, Yaeri Kim
Summary: This study investigates organic food consumption based on an extended research model that integrates the theory of consumption value and the theory of reasoned action. The results show that green perceived value significantly affects consumer attitudes, and consumer attitudes and subjective norms have a significantly positive effect on purchase intention. The extended theory of reasoned action model reveals that green perceived value has a significant positive effect on trust, and trust significantly impacts purchase intention.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2022)
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Economics
F. M. Andersen, P. A. Gunkel, H. K. Jacobsen, L. Kitzing
Summary: Household electricity consumption levels and timing are significantly influenced by household characteristics such as dwelling type, heating technology, use of electric vehicles, and the number and age of household members. Flat rate pricing in Denmark currently shows limited cross-subsidies between residential customer groups, indicating that introducing real-time pricing for Danish residential customers could improve economic efficiency without significant redistribution concerns.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agnes Francois-Lecompte, Laurent Bertrandias, Yohan Bernard
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2017)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Magali Trelohan, Agnes Francois-Lecompte, Michel Gentric
Summary: In nature-based tourism destinations, finding a balance between tourism development and the preservation of natural resources is a challenge. This study used cluster analysis to categorize visitors based on their expectations of place management. The results revealed four clusters with differing preservation expectations and pro-environmental behaviors. Managers can use these findings to inform strategic development plans that consider the preferences of different visitor groups.
JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM-RESEARCH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Business
Morgane Innocent, Agnes Francois-Lecompte, Nolwenn Roudaut
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2020)
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Business
Agnes Francois Lecompte, Magali Trelohan, Michel Gentric, Manuelle Aquilina
JOURNAL OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT
(2017)
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Business
Myriam Ertz, Agnes Lecompte, Fabien Durif
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARKET RESEARCH
(2017)
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Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
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Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
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Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
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Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
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Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
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Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
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Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
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Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
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Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
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Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
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Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
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Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
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Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
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Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
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Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.