We have evaluated the five typical shape of the greenhouse for energy conservation in winter months for a composite climate. An expression for the plant temperature has been used for steady state analysis. Numerical computation has been carried out for the climatic condition of Delhi, India. The...

In this paper, we propose a simplified method and build a model accordingly for estimating the energy-saving potentials of building construction and demolition with the consideration of China's rapid growth of building construction and its short actual lifespan of buildings. To demonstrate the...

Energy conservation has become an increasingly important issue for all sectors, particularly in industry. Therefore, the thermal performance of insulation systems and their influence on heat loss/gain in various applications in addition to economic considerations have received increased...

Effectiveness of real-time electricity prices depends upon consumers being willing to subscribe to them and being able to curb their consumption levels. The present paper addresses both issues by considering consumers differentiated by their saving costs in the stylized real-time pricing model...

This econometric study assesses the efficiency of the income tax credit system implemented in France in 2005 on households’ retrofitting investment decisions, focusing on insulation measures. A logit model with random individual effects is estimated using an unbalanced panel of 23,879...

We analyze the optimal design of gain sharing plans to promote energy conservation. We show how the optimal plan varies as industry conditions and the regulator’s information change. We demonstrate the importance of allowing the energy supplier a choice among plans, some of which offer the...

This study proposes the establishment of an environmental health information management platform providing residential users with a comfortable, healthy indoor environment. Taking the S House as an example, the study: (1) assigned environmental health performance indicators, (2) established...

The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive definition of a green economy and further to assess the greenness of the Malaysian economy. The study also shows how different definitions and policy approaches are likely to meet economic development goals. The study is entirely based on...

The negative effects of energy consumption and pollution have restrained Chinese economy from further rapid sustainable growth. Examining their relationship with economic growth can lay a solid foundation for the decision-making of energy conservation and pollution reduction and ensure the...

The paper considers the current situation in the Slovak energy economy, its development since 1990 and future outlook (primary energy and its structure, final energy consumption, energy intensity etc.) Energy carrier prices, their development since 1990 and expected progress are also considered,...