Energy Efficiency Management across EU Countries: A DEA Approach

Energies, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 2619 - 2619

Published: May 3, 2021

We examine energy efficiency in the European Union (EU) using an integrated model that connects labor and capital as production factors with consumption to produce GDP a limited amount of environmental emissions. The is linear output-oriented BCC data envelopment analysis (DEA) employs variables non-negative values calculate scores for sample 28 EU member states period 2010–2018. assume variable returns scale (VRS) considering natural inclination countries adopt technologies allow them higher outputs over extended periods time, which we observed through trends increasing productivity decreasing intensity analyzed period. average inefficiency margin 16.0%, old being significantly more efficient (4.2%) than new (29.5%). Energy management does not improve especially had substantially worse by 2018 2010. New could increase liberalization market, support energy-saving technologically advanced industries, introduction measures aimed at levels economy.

Language: Английский

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Implementation and Challenges of the Passive House Concept in Portugal: Lessons Learnt from Successful Experience

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12(21), P. 8761 - 8761

Published: Oct. 22, 2020

The European Green Deal defined by the Commission on December 2019 presents an ambitious set of measures for Union and its citizens to accomplish challenge climate change, making Europe until 2050 first neutral continent, where there are no net emissions greenhouse gases. Passive House (PH) concept has same goal, targeting reduction carbon footprint while promoting a construction design that gives primacy optimum energy balance, assuring comfort quality with minimum impact final building cost operation. However, PH is still not easy process implement in traditional sector, especially South territory, as case Portugal. Contextually, present study through discussion research method applied successful experience, guidelines implementation this within sustainable development principles. methodology strategy starts information collection from Hanover, Brussels, Tyrol studies. Then, statement regarding current situation Portugal respect numbers policies was performed. Moreover, gathered, well experience learnt lessons, were compared Portuguese reality. As procedure, barriers obstacles have been identified analysis understanding country’s social dynamics, also crossing Thus, enables us propose increase

Language: Английский

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The scientific discourse on the concept of sustainable development

Eastern Journal of European Studies, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 298 - 322

Published: Jan. 1, 2021

Energy efficiency is one of the most effective methods fighting climate change, achieving supply security and succeeding in resource effectiveness.For this reason, European Union (EU) countries follow mutual energy policies related to efficiency, with directives Commission.This study used Malmquist Total Factor Productivity Index determine extent which 28 EU efficiently output (GDP) production process period 2005-2017.The results analysis indicated that EU-28 increased by an average 1.1% for under review, increases varied between countries.Also, decreased only Poland throughout studied period.Although has a common policy, it thought there are two main reasons differences member Union.The first these structures countries, while second shaped their own internal dynamics.

Language: Английский

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Experimental investigation of porous anode degradation of a molten carbonate fuel cell fed with direct fermentation product composed of bioethanol

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 889 - 901

Published: April 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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R&D Spending in the Energy Sector and Achieving the Goal of Climate Neutrality

Energies, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 14(23), P. 7875 - 7875

Published: Nov. 24, 2021

Research and development (R&D) spending in the energy sector, which is aimed at exploring ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, among other things, plays a vital role achieving goal of climate neutrality. The purpose this paper assess environmental performance R&D sector selected EU member states from 2011–2017/2019, compare results. Taxonomic research with zero unitarization method was used, enabled synthetic assessment countries according total an analysis changes for six categories area. individual over time using applied added value compared methods previously used study found that there were significant differences level efficiency expenditures between countries, most studied not satisfactory, environmentally efficient on renewable energy, power storage, hydro fuel cell technologies, least fossil fuels nuclear energy. results reflected both states’ progress towards neutrality discussion means directions actions this.

Language: Английский

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A multicriteria classification approach for assessing the current governance capacities on energy efficiency in the European Union

Energy Policy, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 148, P. 111946 - 111946

Published: Oct. 21, 2020

Language: Английский

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Application of energy efficiency obligation scheme for electricity distribution companies in Turkey

Energy Policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 163, P. 112851 - 112851

Published: Feb. 16, 2022

Language: Английский

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Renewable Energy Incentives and Future Implications for Turkey: A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis

Journal of Polytechnic, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(1), P. 329 - 342

Published: Sept. 8, 2023

Many countries are using incentives to increase domestic and renewable energy (RE) production, which is important for sustainable development meeting the rising demand energy. This also helps achieve zero-carbon emission goals reduces dependency on foreign sources. Countries have made progress with provided incentives. Along political economic regulations, scientific research crucial in raising public awareness foster innovation. Through academic studies policy, can create better policies investments while promoting environmental a future. A comparative analysis of outputs green important. examines link between RE use production. To this end, bibliometric publications from Turkey, Germany, France, Spain, Italy was employed understand current state suggest future studies. The that were compiled keywords measures Web Science database revealed productions quantitatively as increase. thematic shows maturity reflected research.

Language: Английский

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Meeting decarbonization targets: Techno-economic insights from the Italian scenario

DeCarbon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 100022 - 100022

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

The European plan for a green transition includes the Fit 55 package, designed to pave way climate neutrality. Despite its significant implications cleaner technologies, it potentially correlates with high investment requirements, necessitating pursuit of cost-effective environmental policies. Starting from reference scenario previously envisaged in Energy and Climate Plan, socioeconomic impacts are assessed using mixed methods. It is estimated that €1,120 bn investments needed meet decarbonization targets, while total impact on public finance revenues 2030 projected at €529 bn. Additionally, avoided costs emissions amount €36 bn, those energy savings expected reach €30 This paper adds value by contributing literature policies, offering an in-depth appraisal integrates technoeconomic perspectives. Furthermore, informs policymakers' spending decisions decarbonization.

Language: Английский

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Analysing the Effects of the Business Cycle on Renewable Energy Consumption and Sustainable Development: Evidence from EU Countries

Amfiteatru Economic, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(Special 18), P. 1048 - 1048

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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