Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate relationships between five energy efficiency programs and electricity intensities in the US commercial buildings sector. Design/methodology/approach – Regression methods analyze state-level secondary data from 2006 through 2009 to identify significant energy program drivers of electricity efficiency. Findings – Combined, the five programs studied account for approximately nine percent reduction in commercial electricity intensity. Practical implications – Outcomes will inform stakeholders’ decision-making regarding adoption or continuation of energy programs. Social implications – Electricity efficiency gains will help reduce negative environmental aspects and the present dependence on foreign oil. Originality/value – Very little research has considered the impact of multiple programs on commercial electricity efficiency within their complex implementation environment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 349-362 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Built Environment Project and Asset Management |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Sept 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Commercial buildings
- Electricity consumption
- Energy efficiency
- Energy programs
- Foreign oil
- USA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Management Science and Operations Research
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