Extending the Energy efficiency gap

Backlund, Sandra, 1986- (author): Linköpings universitet,Energisystem,Tekniska högskolan

Thollander, Patrik (author): Linköpings universitet,Energisystem,Tekniska högskolan

Ottosson, Mikael (author): Linköpings universitet,Företagsekonomi,Filosofiska fakulteten

Palm, Jenny (author): Linköpings universitet,Tema teknik och social förändring,Filosofiska fakulteten

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Elsevier, 2012
2012
English.
In: Energy Policy. - : Elsevier. - 0301-4215 .- 1873-6777. ; 51, s. 392-396

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Abstract Subject headings

In order to reach the EU: s 20–20–20 primary energy savings target, energy efficiency needs to increase. Previous research on energy use and energy efficiency has focused mainly on the diffusion of energy efficient technologies. The discrepancy between optimal and actual implementation of energy efficient technologies has been illustrated in numerous articles and is often referred to as the energy efficiency gap. However, efficient technologies are not the only ways to increase energy efficiency. Empirical studies have found that a cost-effective way to improve energy efficiency is to combine investments in energy-efficient technologies with continuous energy management practices. By including energy management into an estimated energy efficiency potential this paper introduces an extended energy efficiency gap, mainly in manufacturing industries and the commercial sector. The inclusion of energy management components in future energy policy will play an important role if the energy savings targets for 2020, and later 2050, are to be met in the EU.

By the author/editor: Backlund, Sandra ...; Thollander, Patr ...; Ottosson, Mikael; Palm, Jenny

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