Towards a green economy in Germany? The role of energy efficiency policies

Ringel, Marc; Schlomann, Barbara; Krail, Michael; Rohde, Clemens

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.063

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“…Similarly, a more recent EU-wide project, multiEE (multiEE 2015), developed a multi-level governance analysis across Member States by considering the quality and consistency of existing policies, as important indicators to strengthen the governance framework, and further contribute to improved policy planning and implementation. In addition, Ringel et al (2016) developed an analysis of energy efficiency policy impacts in Germany, as a means to enhance the need for a reinforced energy efficiency governance framework, in addition to more ambitious policies.…”

Section: Governance Analysis Methodology and Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Herein, the discussions associated with energy efficiency governance have mainly focused on effectiveness, compliance, planning, and reporting. In this context, the aims of the governance framework being developed are seen as a driver to (Nesbit 2014) increase the possibility to meet the set targets, enhance indirect impacts such as job creation and energy security, and ensure that the framework to be developed provides also a pathway for the 2050 decarbonisation goals (IEA 2014;Ringel et al 2016). Therefore, the different perspectives on EE governance covering its concept, status, and importance place it as an evolving concept shaped by current policies and evaluation of progress.…”

Section: Energy Efficiency Governancementioning

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Energy efficiency governance in the EU-28: analysis of institutional, human, financial, and political dimensions

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The European Union in line with its climate and energy strategy has presented a renewed ambition for the post-2020 period, towards 2030, through the Clean Energy for All Europeans policy package proposals. A new binding target of minimum 30% for energy efficiency improvements is in the horizon, as well as the identified need for a stronger governance framework to support its delivery. This research contributes to a better understanding of energy efficiency governance by analysing a set of indicators covering aspects related to institutional, human, financial, and political dimensions. The results obtained provide a more detailed perspective on the European Union level and Member State governance capacities. These indicate the need to develop institutional capacities related to the transposition of legislation and directives. In parallel, the disparities between individual Member State governance capacities should be considered when devising and implementing future policies. The implications for policymakers include the need for a more robust governance monitoring and reporting system, including the development of transparent and comparable indicators, as well as a more comprehensive assessment of the impact of good governance on delivering energy efficiency improvements.

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Energy efficiency governance in the EU-28: analysis of institutional, human, financial, and political dimensions

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Silva

2017

Energy Efficiency

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“…This means that before making any "energy planning, policy and investment decisions", the decision-makers should consider whether "alternative energy efficiency measures could replace in whole or in part the envisaged planning, policy and investment measures" [8]. The German government has adopted an analogous approach to its long-term strategies [9][10][11], relying on research that supports the macroeconomic value of thinking "energy efficiency first" [12][13][14].…”

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Multiple Benefits through Smart Home Energy Management Solutions—A Simulation-Based Case Study of a Single-Family-House in Algeria and Germany

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From both global and local perspectives, there are strong reasons to promote energy efficiency. These reasons have prompted leaders in the European Union (EU) and countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to adopt policies to move their citizenry toward more efficient energy consumption. Energy efficiency policy is typically framed at the national, or transnational level. Policy makers then aim to incentivize microeconomic actors to align their decisions with macroeconomic policy. We suggest another path towards greater energy efficiency: Highlighting individual benefits at microeconomic level. By simulating lighting, heating and cooling operations in a model single-family home equipped with modest automation, we show that individual actors can be led to pursue energy efficiency out of enlightened self-interest. We apply simple-to-use, easily, scalable impact indicators that can be made available to homeowners and serve as intrinsic economic, environmental and social motivators for pursuing energy efficiency. The indicators reveal tangible homeowner benefits realizable under both the market-based pricing structure for energy in Germany and the state-subsidized pricing structure in Algeria. Benefits accrue under both the continental climate regime of Germany and the Mediterranean regime of Algeria, notably in the case that cooling energy needs are considered. Our findings show that smart home technology provides an attractive path for advancing energy efficiency goals. The indicators we assemble can help policy makers both to promote tangible benefits of energy efficiency to individual homeowners, and to identify those investments of public funds that best support individual pursuit of national and transnational energy goals.

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“…Ji and Chen [80] evaluated the energy saving effect of China's urbanization based on provincial panel data. Ringel and Schlomann et al [81] indicated that energy saving policies play a key role in transformation to a green economy in Germany.…”

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Modeling Interprovincial Cooperative Energy Saving in China: An Electricity Utilization Perspective

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Abstract:As the world faces great challenges from climate change and environmental pollution, China urgently requires energy saving, emission reduction, and carbon reduction programmes. However, the non-cooperative energy saving model (NCESM), the simple regulation mode that is China's main model for energy saving, is not beneficial for optimization of energy and resource distribution, and cannot effectively motivate energy saving at the provincial level. Therefore, we propose an interprovincial cooperative energy saving model (CESM) from the perspective of electricity utilization, with the object of maximizing the benefits from electricity utilization of the cooperation union based on achieving the energy saving goals of the union as a whole. The CESM consists of two parts: (1) an optimization model that calculates the optimal quantities of electricity consumption for each participating province to meet the joint energy saving goal; and (2) a model that distributes the economic benefits of the cooperation among the provinces in the cooperation based on the Shapley value method. We applied the CESM to the case of an interprovincial union of Shanghai, Sichuan, Shanxi, and Gansu in China. The results, based on the data from 2001-2014, show that cooperation can significantly increase the benefits of electricity utilization for each province in the union. The total benefits of the union from utilization of electricity increased 38.38%, or 353.98 billion CNY, while the benefits to Shanghai, Sichuan, Shanxi, and Gansu were 200.28, 58.37, 57.11, and 38.22 billion CNY respectively greater under the CESM than the NCESM. The implementation of the CESM provides the provincial governments not only a flexible and incentive way to achieve short-term goals, but also a feasible and effective path to realize long-term energy saving strategies. To test the impact of different parameter values on the results of the CESM, a sensitivity analysis was conducted. Some policy recommendations are made at the central government level and the provincial government level to promote the implementation of the CESM.

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Towards a green economy in Germany? The role of energy efficiency policies

Cited by 128 publications

References 55 publications

Energy efficiency governance in the EU-28: analysis of institutional, human, financial, and political dimensions

Energy efficiency governance in the EU-28: analysis of institutional, human, financial, and political dimensions

Multiple Benefits through Smart Home Energy Management Solutions—A Simulation-Based Case Study of a Single-Family-House in Algeria and Germany

Modeling Interprovincial Cooperative Energy Saving in China: An Electricity Utilization Perspective

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