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Using Physical Indicators to Monitor Energy Efficiency in Energy-Extensive Sectors

In: Improving Energy Efficiency through Technology

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  • Andrea Ramírez
  • Martin K. Patel
  • Kornelis Blok

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This innovative book explores the adoption of energy-saving technologies and their impact on energy efficiency improvements. It contains a mix of theoretical and empirical contributions, and combines and compares economic and physical indicators to monitor and analyse trends in energy efficiency.

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  • Andrea Ramírez & Martin K. Patel & Kornelis Blok, 2011. "Using Physical Indicators to Monitor Energy Efficiency in Energy-Extensive Sectors," Chapters, in: Raymond J.G.M. Florax & Henri L.F. de Groot & Peter Mulder (ed.), Improving Energy Efficiency through Technology, chapter 4, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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