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The rise in female consciousness contributes to advancing household energy transition: Evidence from Chinese households

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  • Shen, Mou
  • Jiang, Xingling
  • Sun, Yong
  • Tang, Lixia

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Gender is an indispensable dimension, gender equality and empowering all women are core elements in transitioning to sustainable energy. However, current research on how female consciousness impact energy fairness remains insufficient. To fill this gap, utilizing data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), encompassing 16,000 households and 43,147 respondents, we explore how female consciousness influences energy transition. The findings reveal that a rise in female consciousness contributes to advancing household energy transition, particularly in eastern and urban areas where this effect is more pronounced. Further moderating effect analyses indicate that improved levels of female education and heightened female income further enhance the effective utilization of female awareness in driving household energy transition. The study not only deepen our understanding of the relationship between female consciousness and energy transition but also provide a scientific basis for developing energy policies promoting gender equality in developing countries, thus fostering global gender equality and sustainable energy development.

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  • Shen, Mou & Jiang, Xingling & Sun, Yong & Tang, Lixia, 2024. "The rise in female consciousness contributes to advancing household energy transition: Evidence from Chinese households," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 308(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:308:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224027282
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.132954
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