rebound effect
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Overinvesting in energy efficiency, on purpose
How can we get more energy efficiency without additional growth -- that is, avoid the rebound effect? David Roberts thinks overinvesting in efficiency could open up intriguing possibilities.
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Useful insights, faulty analysis in new book on rising energy use
David Owen's new book The Conundrum tries to make the case that increased energy efficiency only leads to increased consumption -- but is he cherry-picking his supporting data?
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How does the rebound effect fit into the big picture on climate change?
Answering that question leads us into some deep waters, where we confront the climate policy dilemma that dare not speak its name: growth. Warning: It gets a little nerdy along the way.
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Does the rebound effect matter for policy?
The existence of rebound effects does not harm the case for energy efficiency. Still, rebound effects are real, so what are the policy implications?