Energy service satisfaction in two Mexican communities: A study on demographic, household, equipment and energy related predictors

Cravioto, Jordi; Yamasue, Eiji; Okumura, Hideyuki; Ishihara, Keiichi N.

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2014.04.031

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“…( [11], p9), also quoted in Sovacool [30,31] and, via Sovacool [30,31], Cravioto et al [35] and, in paraphrased form, in Nissing & von Blottnitz [44] 13 . .…”

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Energy services: A conceptual review

Fell

2017

Energy Research & Social Science

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a b s t r a c tIt is often stated that people do not desire energy itself but the 'energy services' it provides. Despite its importance, initial searches revealed no obviously dominant definitions of the term 'energy services', and inconsistent illustrative examples. This paper presents the results of a content analysis and literature review which aimed to answer the question: 'what are energy services?'. One hundred and eighty-five articles from the journals Energy Policy and Energy Research and Social Science containing the term "energy service*" in the title, abstract or keywords were analysed, and additional documents relevant to the concept were identified for review. In total, 27 definitions of 'energy services' were recorded, and 173 separate examples (such as 'space heating' or 'lighting'). Thematic analysis of the definitions revealed a number of recurring themes, such as 'useful energy/work' and the provision of 'benefits' to people. Previous literature suggested the importance of distinguishing between 'energy services' and the 'end services or states' which they help obtain. On the basis of the identified themes, examples and conceptual discussion, the following definition of 'energy services' is proposed: Energy services are those functions performed using energy which are means to obtain or facilitate desired end services or states.

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“…( [11], p9), also quoted in Sovacool [30,31] and, via Sovacool [30,31], Cravioto et al [35] and, in paraphrased form, in Nissing & von Blottnitz [44] 13 . .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Energy services: A conceptual review

Fell

2017

Energy Research & Social Science

181

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“…In other words, electrification translated into the possibility to spend income on housing, as observed in the official household survey in Cambodia [77]. This evoked the energy services ladder hypothesis, where subsistence needs among low-incomes shift to "comfort and cleanliness" as income increases [78][79][80]. Our analysis may attest to how electrification is associated with such a shift in needs, directing preferences for household equipment associated with energy services connected with "new" needs.…”

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The Effects of Rural Electrification on Quality of Life: A Southeast Asian Perspective

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Despite the general agreement about the benefits that electrification brings to well-being, few studies have concentrated on the actual effects of electrification on the diverse non-economic dimensions of quality of life (QoL). In a multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional effort, a group of natural and social scientists have studied three electrification schemes (grid extension, centralised hybrid, and solar home systems) in four rural villages in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Using a novel approach with scales on several QoL measures (self-reported QoL and five QoL sub-domains; psychological, physical, social, and economic well-being; occupations; and total active time), this article presents an analysis of the effects of rural electrification on human well-being. With original data surveyed in the villages through a baseline prior to electrification and an endpoint several months after, the effects were examined through suitable statistical methods. Overall, we confirmed a positive effect of electrification in self-reported QoL levels as well as psychological, physical, and social well-being. There was, however, a certain reduction recorded in economic well-being. In the sub-domains of QoL, there were no changes after electrification in satisfaction levels concerning time use, time spent alone, housing, and personal safety, but a positive effect on satisfaction levels was observed in cooking. Finally, in terms of occupation, we observed no changes in the total hours dedicated to work and no prolonged active time on usual activities in the household. The findings provide support to the hypothesis of a positive effect on general QoL from electrification, but also suggest more precisely that, for specific QoL sub-domains, the effect might not necessarily exist, or in fact, may be negative. The article concludes by discussing differences determined by cultural aspects and technological limitations in each of the systems under study.

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“…Furthermore, the use of inadequate materials can intersect with other vulnerable conditions, such as deficiencies in water supply or sewage, unstable sources of income, and poverty, exacerbating the vulnerability. This fact has been demonstrated in recent studies on energy poverty (Ochoa and Graizbord Ed, 2016;Ochoa et al, 2020) and limited access to energy services (Cravioto et al, 2014;Ochoa et al, 2021). Thus, the desire for less environmentally or culturally compatible materials strongly connected with deprivation is one of the most crucial aspects of retrofitting policy.…”

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Local Culture and Urban Retrofit: Reflections on Policy and Preferences for Wall and Roof Materials

Cravioto

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2021

Front. Sustain. Cities

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Retrofitting strategies aim to reduce environmental footprints promoting the development or upgrade of existing infrastructure. One crucial aspect of successful retrofitting strategies is local culture, which can harmonise or come into conflict with retrofitting initiatives. However, investigations on the influence of local practises, particularly in the global south, are limited and such influence deserves more attention. This article explores the connexion between local culture and retrofitting strategies, focusing on wall and roof material selection in the Metropolitan Valley of Oaxaca in Mexico (ZMVO). We begin with a brief review of the retrofitting initiatives at related governmental levels. Then, through a survey, we analyse the choices and reasons for selecting specific materials for walls and roofs in the ZMVO. We discuss to what extent cultural practises and preferences have been considered or left behind in the strategies and ensuing challenges. The findings confirm important premises. First, tradition and community support were not relevant factors in wall or roof material selection. Material reuse, energy efficiency, and sustainability-related reasons were also not essential to the preferences. Instead, protection (against rain, earthquakes, theft and accidents), hygiene, and aesthetics had a consistently higher priority. We also found that poverty or lack of other options intersects with the use of precarious materials, creating constrained choices. However, the most crucial finding was that choosing less environmentally or culturally compatible materials was strongly connected with deprivation, having important implications in the selection of materials and retrofitting strategies. The current retrofitting initiatives call for sustainability and efficiency, but the local practises render these efforts insufficient and incoherent. Poverty and informal housing are the main emphases of the local policy. However, the policy focuses on new infrastructure and much less on the existing housing, causing less efficient retrofits. Guidelines for more sustainable material selection have advanced, but regulation and enforcement remain weak. We conclude by discussing all these challenges and providing a set of recommended actions in new initiatives.

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Energy service satisfaction in two Mexican communities: A study on demographic, household, equipment and energy related predictors

Cited by 22 publications

References 20 publications

Energy services: A conceptual review

Energy services: A conceptual review

The Effects of Rural Electrification on Quality of Life: A Southeast Asian Perspective

Local Culture and Urban Retrofit: Reflections on Policy and Preferences for Wall and Roof Materials

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