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Barriers to energy efficiency: evidence from selected sectors
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posted on 2023-06-08, 20:46 authored by Eoin O'Malley, Sue Scott, Steven SorrellSteven SorrellTo combat climate change, it is essential to reduce the use of fossil fuels and minimise greenhouse gas emissions. To help to achieve that objective, energy must be used efficiently. However, many international studies claim that companies and other organisations are “leaving money on the floor” by neglecting highly cost-effective opportunities to invest in measures that would improve their energy efficiency. A new ESRI report, “Barriers to Energy Efficiency: Evidence from Selected Sectors”, examines these claims in the context of the Irish economy, and asks why organisations apparently ignore financially rewarding opportunities to improve their energy efficiency. The report is based on detailed case studies of organisations in the mechanical engineering, brewing and higher education sectors.
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The Economic and Social Research InstitutePublisher URL
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159.0Place of publication
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- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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Policy Research Series, Number 47Institution
University of SussexFull text available
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2015-05-13First Open Access (FOA) Date
2016-03-22First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2016-03-22Usage metrics
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