Power to change: Analysis of household participation in a renewable energy and energy efficiency programme in Central Australia

Havas, Lisa; Ballweg, Julie; Penna, Chris; Race, Digby

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2015.09.017

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“…In addition to the traditionally studied rebound effect that occurs as a result of energy efficiency improvements, recent studies have found evidence that the installation of PV systems also results in a rebound. A study in Australia found an average rebound effect of 15% for early PV adopters, measured as the percentage of PV energy generated (Havas et al, 2015). Another empirical study of nearly 2 million homes across Australia found an average rebound effect of between 16% and 21% per kWh of solar power generated (Deng and Newton, 2017).…”

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Microeconomics of the Rebound Effect for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems

2019

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The rebound effect is a well-known behavioral response whereby potential energy savings from efficiency improvements are partially offset by increased consumption of energy services, as the marginal cost of energy services is reduced. This paper characterizes a similar rebound effect related to installation and operation of a residential photovoltaic (PV) system. This solar rebound effect is different from traditionally studied rebound effects, primarily because it is due not to an improvement in the energy efficiency of a household's appliances, but to the supply of a zero-marginal-cost perfect substitute for grid electricity. The solar rebound effect is first derived in the absence of any subsidization mechanism. We then modify the model to account for two commonly implemented incentives: installation rebates and net metering. Rebates are shown to increase the rebound effect, whereas the effect of net metering depends on the per-unit compensation rate.

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Microeconomics of the Rebound Effect for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems

2019

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“…However, the replacing of alternative technology can confound consumer behavior such as the rebound effect that households consume more electricity due to the electricity bill saving [20]. The preliminary success of Australia government might benefit for other countries as a case-study to follow.…”

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“…In 2013, Australia ranked sixth for new installations of solar water collectors, just behind the United States [19]. In case of the house or apartment owner for rental, after the alternative water heaters set, the rental slightly increased.However, the replacing of alternative technology can confound consumer behavior such as the rebound effect that households consume more electricity due to the electricity bill saving [20]. The preliminary success of Australia government might benefit for other countries as a case-study to follow.…”

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A Case Study of Success in Phasing out Policy of Instantaneous Water Heater in Australia and Feasibility in Thailand

Jingjit¹,

Techato²

2017

IJTEF

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Abstract-This paper discusses the original, successful and effect of phasing out policy of instantaneous water heater in Australia. This can be applied for Thailand in order to phase out instantaneous water heater as a milestone. Hence, this work focuses on shifting from instantaneous water heater to heat pump and solar water heater. Thailand is suitable for these technologies because the high level of solar radiation is free from the sun. Many large buildings normally use heat pump but not popular in household. The important factors for consumers in Thailand are education and realization of energy saving and global warming issue. The knowledge of technician and consultant have to be developed for the new technologies. Phasing out policy of instantaneous water heater can be done under the supporting of Thai government, especially in term of subsidy for the high investment cost.Index Terms-Phasing out policy, instantaneous water heater, Energy saving, Conservative energy. I. INTRODUCTIONA common interesting topic presently regarding environmental issue is the global warming under Kyoto Protocol. Many approaches are announced in order to reduce greenhouse gas such as carbon footprint, carbon credit, green label, energy efficiency labels and etc. One of the most popular campaign is to reduce the electricity consumption. Especially, the old design of the electric devices with high power was obligated to be phased out and replaced by the new technologies such as:1) "China Energy-Efficiency Refrigerator Project" from Dec 1999 to June 2006 that the old technology was replaced by the new one with 2 times-lower energy consumption than the existing [1].2) "Lamp Phasing Out Legislations" from Jan 2012 to July 2014 by stopping the manufacturer for 100 & 75 watt incandescent and T12 Linear Fluorescent Lamps and Standard Halogen PAR Lamps in U.S. [2].Australia endorsed the Kyoto Protocol in December 2007 to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. From the UN Climate change conference (COP18 CMP8) on 8 December 2012 at Doha, Qatar. Most of Annex I countries Manuscript received October 27, 2016; revised February 5, 2017 -REDP (The Renewable Energy Development Plan), to use renewable energy 20.3% of total energy in 2022 [7].-AEDP (The Alternative Energy Development Plan), to use alternative energy 30% which can reduce energy from fossil fuel 39,388 ktoe and 140 million tons CO 2 [8].-EEDP (The Thailand 20 -Year Energy Efficiency Development Plan), to reduce energy intensity 25% in 2030 baseline 2005 [9]. II. AUSTRALIA ISSUE A. Greenhouse Gas EmissionElectric storage water heating emits almost a quarter of greenhouse gas from Australian households (refer with: Fig. 1). Electric hot water system produces around four tons of greenhouse gases every year. That is equivalent to the running an average 10 cars for a year [10]. Over 80% of electricity is generated from coal, 15% from natural gas and only 3% from renewables. Hence, an alternative water heating options such as heat pump, natural gas and solar collector can ...

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“…Examples of the rebound effects that have been described in the scientific literature include: when the savings from a reduction in carownership are spent on air travel, and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with less private driving are offset by an increase in emissions from air travel (Ottelin et al 2014); when the increase in energy efficiency of heat pumps leads to longer heating periods and heating of larger volumes of space (Winther and Wilhite 2015); when the adoption of renewable energy technology (e.g. solar hot water and photovoltaic systems) leads to an increased energy demand (Havas et al 2015); when the reductions in environmental impacts related with commuting obtained through increased telework activity are offset by an increase in home-related environmental impacts Horvath 2003, Kitou andHorvath 2008); or when the development of information and communication technology stimulates additional demand for mobility that may exceed the effect of substituting commuting (Aguilera 2008, Mokhtarian 2003, Mokhtarian 2009, Ahmadi Achachlouei and Hilty, 2015.…”

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Perspectives on quantifying and influencing household metabolism

Harder

Dombi

Peters

2016

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

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Household metabolism is a concept that is concerned with the analysis of stocks and flows of energy, matter, and information at the household scale. This paper starts by providing a brief overview of the concept of household metabolism. Rather than attempting an in-depth review and analysis of this field, the article subsequently maps the contributions and perspectives of a broad variety of research traditions that have an interface with the concept of household metabolism. Next, this paper highlights a number of controversial issues connected to household metabolism, and studies at the interface of household metabolism. Finally, this paper argues that the concept of household metabolism can provide valuable help in diagnosing misalignments between enacted system dynamics and expressed societal goals, and can help to design research that facilitates their alignment.

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Power to change: Analysis of household participation in a renewable energy and energy efficiency programme in Central Australia

Cited by 38 publications

References 35 publications

Microeconomics of the Rebound Effect for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Microeconomics of the Rebound Effect for Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems

A Case Study of Success in Phasing out Policy of Instantaneous Water Heater in Australia and Feasibility in Thailand

Perspectives on quantifying and influencing household metabolism

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