To meet the climate targets outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, the participating nations have committed to reducing their CO2 emissions. While the share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation has increased dramatically over the last decade (International Energy Agency), the CO2 emissions from the road transport sector in the European Union (EU) have risen by approximately...
This study examines how the salience and structure of information shape household demand for energy-efficient durable goods in an emerging-market setting. We focus on the Indonesian air-conditioner market, where inverter technology can reduce electricity consumption by up to 40 percent yet adoption remains limited. Standard models attribute under-adoption to liquidity constraints or...
Energy poverty, defined as the inability to afford adequate energy services, poses serious health and comfort risks, particularly in regions with extreme climates. Traditional identification methods often rely on static income-based indicators, failing to capture real-time energy deprivation. This study leverages smart meter data from 5,984 households in Montreal to develop a data-driven...
