Energy Efficiency and the Rebound Effect Does Increasing Efficiency Decrease Demand?

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2001

Summary:

Examines energy efficiency and the "rebound effect," which is measured by the difference between the projected and actual savings due to increased efficiency. Considers whether increasing efficiency will decrease demand, defines the rebound effect, discusses rebound theory versus practice, and addresses the effect of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions on policy

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Energy Efficiency and the Rebound Effect

Publisher Number:

CRS-2001-RSI-0059

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