Economic implications of mandated efficiency standards for household appliances: an extension

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Energy J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5400924

Einhorn, M

Increased energy prices will direct appliance purchasers away from the appliance that would be used to consume more energy, be it more or less efficient. The long-run decline in energy usage will necessarily exceed the short-run decline that results when the appliance stock is held fixed. That less efficient appliances could become more popular is not troubling to a conservation strategist who accepts the idea that a reduction in energy usage, not a reduction in the ownership of less efficient appliances, is the proper objective of a conservation program. 2 references, 2 figures.

• Research Organization: Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ
• OSTI ID: 5400924
• Journal Information: Energy J.; (United States), Vol. 3:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EFFICIENCY
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