A Microeconomic Methodology to Evaluate Energy Efficiency by Consumption Behaviors and Strategies to Improve Energy Efficiency

The present paper highlights a quantitative method to maximize energy efficiency based on the minimum energy consumption and maximum quality of life from consumption behaviors. Quality of life is expressed by utility, which is a Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES) function of demands for compo...

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Main Authors: Zixia Xiang, Yanhong Yin, Yuanwen He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/11/4327