Mind the gap : quantifying principal-agent problems in energy efficiency / International Energy Agency.
This publication is an attempt to quantify the size of one of the most pervasive barriers to energy efficiency -- principal-agent problems, or in common parlance, variations on the "landlord-tenant" problem. In doing so, the book provides energy analysts and economists with insights into t...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Paris :
OECD/IEA,
[2007]
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| Series: | Energy.
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| Online Access: | OECD |
| Summary: | This publication is an attempt to quantify the size of one of the most pervasive barriers to energy efficiency -- principal-agent problems, or in common parlance, variations on the "landlord-tenant" problem. In doing so, the book provides energy analysts and economists with insights into the amount of energy affected by principal-agent problems. Using an innovative methodology applied to eight case studies (covering commercial and residential sectors, and end-use appliances) from five different IEA countries (Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United States, Australia), the analysis identifies over 3,800 PJ/year of affected energy use -- that is, around 85% of the annual energy use of a country the size of Spain. The book builds on these findings to suggest a range of possible policy solutions that can reduce the impact of principal-agent problems and help policy makers mind the energy efficiency gap.--Publisher's description |
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| Item Description: | At head of title: "In support of the G8 plan of action.". " ... prepared by Philippine de T'Serclaes ... and Nigel Jollands"--Page 5. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (219 pages) : illustrations (some colour). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| DOI: | 10.1787/9789264038950-en |