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Evaluating energy efficiency potential in low-income households: A flexible and granular approach

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  • Wilson, Eric J.H.
  • Harris, Chioke B.
  • Robertson, Joseph J.
  • Agan, John

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This study presents a new approach to evaluating energy efficiency potential that provides a more accurate, granular, and flexible estimate of the cost-effective energy efficiency potential in households of various income ranges.

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  • Wilson, Eric J.H. & Harris, Chioke B. & Robertson, Joseph J. & Agan, John, 2019. "Evaluating energy efficiency potential in low-income households: A flexible and granular approach," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 129(C), pages 710-737.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:129:y:2019:i:c:p:710-737
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.01.054
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