Distinct impacts of frugality on the intention to embrace energy-efficient and energy-generating products

International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to analyze impact involuntary frugality and deliberate on household intentions adopt energy-efficient energy-generating products. Additionally, study aims explore role motivation save as a mediating factor between different types adoption kinds energy Design/methodology/approach involved survey 413 households, gathering information through questionnaires from both tier I II urban areas in India. investigation used confirmatory analysis structural equation modeling with Amos also impacts correlation forms (involuntary deliberate) desire acquire energy-producing goods. This methodology facilitated thorough examination how various levels uptake sustainable solutions, specific emphasis fundamental motivational drivers behind these choices. Findings uncovers connections embrace items. Unintentional frugality, characterized by sensitivity prices, shown have positive devices but negative association intention Conversely, intentional distinguished reduction actions, positively inclination results suggest that for savings varies depending type class products being considered, emphasizing subtle ways which influences consumption behaviors. Research limitations/implications contrasting effects voluntary versus highlight need underlying psychological economic mechanisms. Future research should investigate factors influencing preferences price-sensitive frugal consumers towards this Social implications Policymakers develop subsidies financial strategies low-income households incentive programs conscientious consumers. Educational campaigns benefits goods creating structures tax advantages, refunds aid are essential. Companies continue emphasize cost appliances consider leasing or instalment plans appeal Originality/value Literature shows 82% Indians prefer conserve reduced consumption. However, consumer motivations vary. analyses distinct adopting products, offering nuanced understanding behavior sustainability—a topic underexplored existing research. investigates mediator product adoption, providing novel perspective influence category

Язык: Английский

Does economic freedom affect green economic growth? Analyses of mediation, moderation, and heterogeneity in EU and non-EU countries

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025

Introduction Economic freedom is widely regarded as a key determinant of economic prosperity. However, its influence on green growth (GEG), particularly within the context sustainable development, remains underexplored. This study seeks to address this gap by examining relationship between and GEG, with focus both European Union (EU) non-EU countries. Methods Using panel data from 28 EU countries 2012 2021, employs two-way fixed effects model explore impact GEG. The analysis incorporates mediation, moderation, heterogeneity testing understand various factors at play. Energy security risk tested mediating factor, while government efficiency corruption control are assessed for their moderating roles. Results findings reveal that significantly promotes energy serving mediator. Specifically, higher reduces risks, which subsequently supports economy. Moreover, found moderate relationship, enhancing positive in Heterogeneity shows has significant effect GEG countries, but no such observed likely due stricter environmental regulations more extensive social welfare systems. Discussion These results suggest plays role fostering effectiveness contingent upon regulatory environment, including control. Policymakers encouraged strengthen frameworks, improve governmental efficiency, manage risks create an environment conducive growth.

Язык: Английский

Do Social Assistance Programs Alleviate Rural Households’ Energy Poverty? Evidence from China’s Basic Medical Insurance Scheme

Energy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 133969 - 133969

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский