Conventional wisdom suggests that energy efficiency (EE) policies are beneficial because they induce investments that … attributed to the "rebound" effect - when demand for energy end uses increases as a result of greater efficiency - the paper … broader societal benefits of energy efficiency investments, the costs still substantially outweigh the benefits; the average …

Improving end-use energy efficiency--that is, the energy-efficiency of individuals, households, and firms as they … improving energy efficiency usually rely on the idea that energy-efficient technologies will save end users money over time and … thereby provide low-cost or no-cost options for reducing GHG emissions. However, some research suggests that energy …

. Second, we posit that it is useful to think in terms of the fundamental elements of cost-minimizing energy-efficiency …-called "energy paradox" or "energy-efficiency gap." First, we build on the previous literature by dividing potential explanations for … the energy-efficiency gap into three categories: market failures, behavioral anomalies, and model and measurement errors …

Construction codes that regulate the energy efficiency of new buildings have been a centerpiece of US environmental … constructed under different standards, controlling for home size, local weather, and tenant characteristics. Second, I examine how …