How robust are estimates of the rebound effect of energy efficiency improvements? A sensitivity analysis of consumer heterogeneity and elasticities

Veronika Kulmer and Sebastian Seebauer

Energy Policy, 2019, vol. 132, issue C, 1-14

Abstract: Economy-wide rebound effects may undermine climate policies relying on energy efficiency improvements. However, available rebound estimates diverge widely. We illustrate the crucial role of model assumptions of household heterogeneity and elasticities.

Keywords: Economy-wide rebound; Sensitivity analysis; CGE model; Household heterogeneity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.05.001

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