ISBN:
9789264038950
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (224 p.)
,
ill.
Parallel Title:
Druckausg.
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Mind the gap
Keywords:
Energieversorgung
;
Klimawandel
;
Entwicklung
;
Prinzipal-Agent-Theorie
;
Japan
;
USA
;
Niederlande
;
Norwegen
;
Australien
;
G7-Staaten
;
Energy conservation
;
Energy consumption
;
Energy policy
;
Energy
;
Energieeinsparung
;
Energie
;
Effizienz
;
Hindernis
;
Agency-Theorie
Abstract:
Mind the Gap is an unprecedented attempt to quantify the size of one of the most pervasive barriers to energy efficiency – principal-agent problems, or in common parlance, variations on the ‘landlord-tenant’ problem. In doing so, the book provides energy analysts and economists with unique insights into the amount of energy affected by principal-agent problems. Using an innovative methodology applied to eight case studies (covering commercial and residential sectors, and end-use appliances) from five different IEA countries, the analysis identifies over 3 800 PJ/year of affected energy use – that is, around 85% of the annual energy use of a country the size of Spain. The book builds on these findings to suggest a range of possible policy solutions that can reduce the impact of principal-agent problems and help policy makers mind the energy efficiency gap.
DOI:
10.1787/9789264038950-en
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