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The role of data in evaluating energy conservation programs
The role of data in evaluating energy conservation programs
- Source :
- Evaluation and Program Planning. 4:219-228
- Publication Year :
- 1981
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 1981.
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Abstract
- The major uncertainty about energy conservation is not its importance in resolving energy problems, but the role of governments vis-a-vis the free market. During the past few years, both the overall efficiency of energy use and the number of government conservation programs increased sharply. However, the extent to which these efficiency improvements were due to government programs is unclear. A key element in the careful evaluation of these conservation programs is data. Data, particularly on energy consumption, are needed to help sort out the effects of government programs relative to market forces. However, data can serve these purposes only if they are accurate, consistent, comprehensive, accessible, and documented. This paper discusses data requirements and current data sources for careful evaluation of energy conservation programs.
- Subjects :
- Government
Engineering
Social Psychology
Public economics
business.industry
Strategy and Management
Energy (esotericism)
Geography, Planning and Development
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Information needs
Energy consumption
Environmental economics
Energy conservation
Business and International Management
Element (criminal law)
Free market
business
Efficient energy use
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 01497189
- Volume :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Evaluation and Program Planning
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........2a05ec07676791b2a6c8f1eafb5ff95f
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(81)90023-9