“…Improved energy efficiency enables enterprises to achieve greater economic output while consuming less energy, reducing energy costs and mitigating environmental pollution (Patterson, 1996). However, enterprises frequently lack the motivation to prioritize energy efficiency improvements due to concerns regarding the associated costs, a lack of awareness about energy-saving opportunities, and inadequate attention at the managerial and organizational levels (Yemelyanov et al, 2023;Kostka et al, 2013;Cagno et al, 2013;Blumstein et al, 1980). Therefore, government regulations could play a crucial role in intervening and regulating enterprises to enhance their energy efficiency.…”