Del i serien Energy, Climate and the Environment

Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption

The Rebound Effect

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-01-01
Mått152 x 229 x 16 mm
Vikt417 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieEnergy, Climate and the Environment
Antal sidor266
Upplaga2009
FörlagPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN9781349357536

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Introduction; S.Sorrell and H.Herring PART I: MICRO REBOUND EFFECTS The Evidence for Direct Rebound Effects; S.Sorrell Fuel Efficiency and Automobile Travel in Germany: An Econometric Analysis of the Rebound Effect; M.Frondel , J.Peters and C.Vance PART II: MACRO REBOUND EFFECTS Modelling the Economy-Wide Rebound Effect; G.Allen , M.Gilmartin , P.G.McGregor , J.K.Swales and K.Turner Specifying Technology for Analyzing Rebound; H.Saunders Energy Efficiency and Economic Growth: The 'Rebound Effect' as a Driver; R.U.Ayres and B.Warr Exploring Jevons' Paradox; S.Sorrell PART III: REBOUND EFFECTS AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION Time-Use Rebound Effects: An Activity-Based View of Consumption; M.Jalas Rebound and Rational Public Policy Making; R.Levett Avoiding Rebound through a Steady-State Economy; J.S.Nørgård Sufficiency and the Rebound Effect; H.Herring Conclusion; S.Sorrell & H.Herring