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Energy efficiency for reinforcing steel activities in the construction of a business complex in Mexico
Esquer, Javier; Morales-Sau, Jorge Rafael; Velázquez, … - In: Economic and Environmental Studies (E&ES) 17 (2017) 4, pp. 637-650
results from an energy efficiency program in the construction of a business complex in Hermosillo, Mexico, particularly in the …Much of the energy used in the world is associated with the construction sector, and one of the ways to reduce that … engineers and workers help to improve the energy efficiency during the construction phase also reducing material waste …
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The impact of industrial energy efficiency on economic and social indicators
Macedo, Alessandra Celani de; Cantore, Nicola; Barbier, … - 2020
Inclusive and sustainable industrial development implies environmental friendly industrial growth with positive implications for social targets such as employment generation. One of the most important options available to policymakers for reducing CO2 emissions is industrial energy efficiency,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012153823
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The Impact of Industrial Energy Efficiency on Economic and Social Indicators
Celani de Macedo, Alessandra; Cantore, Nicola; Barbier, … - 2020
Inclusive and sustainable industrial development implies environmental friendly industrial growth with positive implications for social targets such as employment generation. One of the most important options available to policymakers for reducing CO2 emissions is industrial energy efficiency,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014095184
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Inducing Energy Conservation and Distributed Generation from Elimination of Electric Utility Customer Charges
Pearce, Joshua M. - 2012
This paper quantifies the increased green house gas emissions and negative effect on energy conservation (or “efficiency penalty”) due to electric rate structures that employ an unavoidable customer charge. First the extent of customer charges was determined from a nationwide survey of U.S....
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Investments in energy-efficient building renovation are on a downward slide
Gornig, Martin; Klarhöfer, Katrin - In: DIW weekly report : economy, politics, science : a … 13 (2023) 32/33, pp. 225-232
over the past ten years. Furthermore, data from the DIW Berlin construction volume calculation and the Heinze GmbH …
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Retos y oportunidades para la transición de la edificación hacia la sostenibilidad en la CAPV
Laraudogoitia, Nagore Tellado; Arrien, Amaia Uriarte; … - In: EKONOMIAZ 75 (2010) 04, pp. 222-252
key industry in the current transition towards sustainability in society. The challenges of climate change translate in …, construction systems and lines of technological research that may in the medium term result in zero carbon buildings. To reinforce …
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Sustainable tourism and hotel management in Meacedonia through the use of renewable energy source
Petrevska, Biljana; Cingoski, Vlatko; Serafimova, Mimoza - In: UTMS journal of economics / University of Tourism and … 7 (2016) 1, pp. 123-132
This study aimed to investigate the nature of energy applied in hotel industry in Macedonia. It explored the indicators for resources application in three, four and five star hotels. The data were collected by means of an online survey conducted among 45 managers and department supervisors. It...
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Role of sharing economy in energy transition and sustainable economic development in China
Zhu, Jie; Lin, Nan; Zhu, Hong; Liu, Xianchang - In: Journal of innovation & knowledge : JIK 8 (2023) 2, pp. 1-12
The sharing economy is a relatively recent phenomenon that aims to promote environmentally friendly practices. The sharing economy is characterized by the convergence of information, marketing and technology to create a new paradigm in which customers value access above ownership, allowing them...
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Role of the sharing economy in the achievement of energy efficiency and sustainable economic development : evidence from China
Jin, Hongmei; Li, Hui; Zhao, Tengbiao; Pang, Yu - In: Journal of innovation & knowledge : JIK 8 (2023) 1, pp. 1-10
Globally, the sharing economy is considered a significant factor in achieving energy efficiency and sustainable economic development (SED) which needs regulatory and academic focus. This article investigates the impact of the sharing economy, including sharing economy users and sharing economy...
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How effective is energy-efficient housing? : evidence from a field experiment in Mexico
Davis, Lucas W.; Martinez, Sebastian; Taboada, Bibiana - 2018
This paper evaluates a field experiment in Mexico in which a quasi-experimental sample of new homes was provided with …
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