Carbon efficiency analysis in the provision of drinking water: Estimation of optimal greenhouse gas emissions

Maziotis, Alexandros; Sala-Garrido, Ramón; Mocholí-Arce, Manuel; Molinos-Senante, María

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136304

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“…This outcome underscores the existence of substantial potential for enhancing the carbon efficiency levels within the industry. Our results align with those obtained by Maziotis et al (2023), who for a set of 20 water companies in England and Wales over 2011–2020, calculated an average carbon efficiency of 0.632. The carbon efficiency figures put forward by Molinos‐Senante and Maziotis (2022) are significantly higher, with an average of 0.925, suggesting that water companies in England and Wales could potentially reduce their GHG emissions by only 7.5%.…”

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“…The eco‐efficiency concept has been used to jointly assess the economic and environmental (carbon) performance of water utilities in the provision of drinking water (Maziotis et al, 2023). At its most fundamental level, eco‐efficiency encompasses the production of a greater quantity of goods and services while using fewer resources and causing a reduced environmental impact (Gómez et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This application aimed to gauge alterations over time in the carbon performance of these utilities. An additional advancement was introduced by Maziotis et al (2023) who, through the utilization of an efficiency analysis tree method, not only gauged carbon efficiency but also estimated the optimal level of GHG emissions required for the provision of potable water. As such, prior research concentrated on evaluating the carbon efficiency of water companies, without considering its potential repercussions on allocative inefficiency and the increase in production costs attributed to carbon and allocative inefficiencies.…”

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Estimating the impact of carbon inefficiency and overuse of energy on the economics of water companies: A case study for England and Wales

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Sustainable Development

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In the face of climate change, it becomes crucial to motivate action and policies within water companies towards achieving carbon neutrality. Estimating the economic consequences of inaction can be a compelling catalyst for change. In this study, the carbon inefficiency and overuse of energy among a selection of English and Welsh water companies were assessed, along with their impact on the operational costs of producing and delivering drinking water over the period from 2010 to 2019. In doing so, a stochastic frontier analysis primal system was employed. The findings revealed that, on average, water companies exhibited a carbon inefficiency of 0.699. The overuse of energy relative to other inputs was estimated to be 71.4%. Consequently, water companies incurred a production cost increase of 0.089 £/m3. This research demonstrates that transitioning towards a low‐carbon urban water cycle is not merely an environmental beneficial endeavor; it also involves significant economic advantages.

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confidence: 99%

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