Comment on economic implications of mandated efficiency standards for household appliances

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

OSTI ID:5513424

Besen, S M ^[1]; Johnson, L L

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1. Rand Corp., Washington, DC

This brief analysis highlights the difficulties encountered in using mandated standards to save energy. Since standards affect energy use in only certain specified activities, substitution of other, less energy-efficient activities may raise fuel consumption. Thus, the effect on energy use of mandated standards is not measured by the reduction in the energy consumption of those appliances on which standards have been imposed, since the reduction may be at least partially offset by the increased energy consumption of other appliances. The advantage of using the price mechanism to reduce energy consumption lies in its effect on all energy-using activities. 9 references, 3 figures.

• OSTI ID: 5513424
• Journal Information: Energy J.; (United States), Vol. 3:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
APPLIANCES
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
STANDARDS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
EFFICIENCY
291000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation
320101 - Energy Conservation
Consumption
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