Realizing potential savings of energy and emissions from efficient household appliances in India

Parikh, Kirit S.; Parikh, Jyoti

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2016.07.005

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“…Similar trends are expected to occur in developing countries where this ownership rate is projected to rapidly increase and reach 70% per home by 2030 [23]. A recent study by Parikh and Parikh, 2016 [23] on energy saving potential of four major home appliances (AC, TV, Fan & Refrigerator), estimated possible savings of 52 billion Kwh to 145 billion Kwh by 2030 which accumulates to up to 27% in energy savings. Further estimates show that by using energy saving versions of these appliances, a 30% reduction in carbon emissions can be achieved by 2030 [23].…”

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“…The world is witnessing better living standards, improved household incomes and a rising trend of urbanization; all these factors are eventually adding billions of home appliances around the globe [7,23]. Every year, 5 million TVs and 4 million refrigerators are being replaced in China alone [24].…”

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“…Every year, 5 million TVs and 4 million refrigerators are being replaced in China alone [24]. Ownership rates of major home appliances in first world countries are more than 85% per home [23,25]. Similar trends are expected to occur in developing countries where this ownership rate is projected to rapidly increase and reach 70% per home by 2030 [23].…”

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“…Ownership rates of major home appliances in first world countries are more than 85% per home [23,25]. Similar trends are expected to occur in developing countries where this ownership rate is projected to rapidly increase and reach 70% per home by 2030 [23]. A recent study by Parikh and Parikh, 2016 [23] on energy saving potential of four major home appliances (AC, TV, Fan & Refrigerator), estimated possible savings of 52 billion Kwh to 145 billion Kwh by 2030 which accumulates to up to 27% in energy savings.…”

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Determinants of Consumer Intentions to Purchase Energy-Saving Household Products in Pakistan

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The looming threat of climate change has become an undeniable harsh reality. Inefficient energy consumption is one of the major causes of this threat. Protecting the aquatic and terrestrial environment by reducing carbon footprints is a shared responsibility. In this pursuit, the contribution of household sector is extremely valuable and use of energy-saving products can be helpful to epitomize the goal of achieving sustainability. This study aims to investigate the determinants of consumers’ intention to purchase energy-saving household products by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Technology Readiness Index (TRI) 2.0’s four indicators (optimism, innovativeness, discomfort and insecurity). This study applied a hypo deductive research approach. Using cross sectional data, a total 396 valid questionnaires were collected to validate the proposed hypothesis by using Partial Least Square (PLS) path modeling approach (a variance based SEM technique). Results showed that contributors of technology readiness positively influence residents’ attitude towards their buying intention, while inhibitors of technology readiness negatively affect this relationship. Further, attitude and perceived behavioral control were found to be significant determinants of intention to purchase energy-saving household products. Based on the above research findings, implications for marketers and policy makers are discussed, moreover future research directions are suggested.

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“…Other studies that are beginning to examine the low-income housing stock are of Mexico The existing literature on residential energy consumption in India, however, focuses on technological and engineering approaches and rarely considers how households use technologies (with the exception of Jain et al 2014, Rathi andChunekar 2015, Malodia andBhatt 2019). Energy consumption is mostly predicted on the basis of expenditure, income levels and appliance stocks (Filippini and Pachauri 2004, Pachauri 2004, Rogers and Suphachasalai 2008, de la Rue du Can et al 2009, Ekholm et al 2010, van Ruijven et al 2011, O'Neill et al 2012, Bhattacharyya 2014, Chaturvedi et al 2014, Bhattacharyya 2015, Ahmad and de Oliveira 2015, Parikh and Parikh 2016, with large variations in the results (Chunekar 2019). With this backdrop, we use mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to answer two inter-related questions: how does the demand for energy services change as the ability of low-income households to consume increases; and how do energy related behaviors influence household electricity consumption?…”

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Energy demand transitions and climate mitigation in low-income urban households in India

Khosla

Sircar

Bhardwaj

2019

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Growing household energy demand, particularly in developing countries starting from a low base of consumption, is an important driver of current and future greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, our understanding of transitioning residential energy demand in developing country contexts is limited. This paper discusses changing energy service demands in urban low-income households in India, an emerging economy where the largest future growth in energy demand globally is projected to occur, and where 12 million new low-income homes for the urban poor are to be built by the government between 2015 and 2022. Based on mixed quantitative and qualitative methods comprising of surveys, interviews and focus group discussions, we analyze two inter-related questions: how does the demand for energy services change as the ability of low-income households to consume increases; and how do energy related behaviors influence household electricity consumption? We analyze the data collected to rank households according to their ability to consume and to identify the types of, and progression in, energy services acquired. The appliances and associated services pursued are lights, fans, televisions, and refrigerators, with varied energy efficiencies. Analogously, we quantify the influence of behavior in determining electricity consumption, and show that the inclusion of socio-demographic and behavioral factors explain a significant proportion (51%) of the variance in household electricity consumption, along with the role of material factors such as building physical characteristics and appliance stocks. We complement the statistical analysis with qualitative fieldwork and discuss changing energy related behaviors as the ability of households to consume increases. We conclude with recommendations for climate actions that are compatible with development in the growing lowincome housing stock.

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Assessment of energy‐efficient appliances: A review of the technologies and policies in India's residential sector

Singh

Henriques

Martins

2018

WIREs Energy & Environment

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The promotion of energy efficiency has been at the forefront of the energy policy agenda. New technological inventions and increasing environmental concerns related to contemporary energy policy are the main drivers of the adoption of more energy-efficient appliances in the domestic sector. Additionally, the mandatory star labeling program and incentive design mechanisms are also raising awareness and motivation for their use, thus contributing to the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable energy policies generally pursue programs aiming for energy efficiency among domestic appliances. In India there are currently nine domestic electrical appliances/end-uses certified with star labeling programs, in particular lighting sources, refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, televisions, computers, washing machines, ceiling fans, and water pumps. This study reviews main issues affecting selection of energy-efficient technologies in India's domestic sector highlighting the main challenges impacting design of energy efficiency policies and programs in the country.

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Realizing potential savings of energy and emissions from efficient household appliances in India

Cited by 59 publications

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Determinants of Consumer Intentions to Purchase Energy-Saving Household Products in Pakistan

Determinants of Consumer Intentions to Purchase Energy-Saving Household Products in Pakistan

Energy demand transitions and climate mitigation in low-income urban households in India

Assessment of energy‐efficient appliances: A review of the technologies and policies in India's residential sector

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