When do energy-efficient appliances generate energy savings? Some evidence from Canada

Young, Denise

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2007.09.011

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“…The results indicate that the appliances should have a shorter replacement cycle in order to minimize the environmental impacts brought by the product. Policies for earlier replacement of older household appliances with efficiency models should be encouraged for environmental sustainability purposes which is a similar finding reported by other studies (Kim et al, 2006;Young, 2008). Koomey et al, 1999;Vickers, 2001 a considering energy consumption for water heating b without considering energy consumption for water heating…”

Section: Lifespan Optimizationsupporting

confidence: 72%

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Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies

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Approximately 6 to 10 % of water has been saved in the first and second year of implementation of high efficiency appliances, and with continuing savings in the third and fourth years. Water savings (gallons per household per day) for water efficiency appliances were observed at 28 (11.1%) for SH, 34.7 (13.3%) for HET, and 39.7 (14.5%) for HEW. Furthermore, the estimated contributions of high efficiency appliances for reducing water demand in the integrated water demand model were between 5 and 19% viii (highest in the AR program). Results indicated that adoption of more than one type of water efficiency appliance could significantly reduce residential water demand.For the sustainable water management strategies, the appropriate water conservation rate was projected to be 1 to 2 million gallons per day (MGD) through 2030.With 2 MGD of water savings, the estimated per capita water use (GPCD) could be reduced from approximately 140 to 122 GPCD. Additional efforts are needed to reduce the water demand to US EPA's "Water Sense" conservation levels of 70 GPCD by 2030.Life cycle assessment results showed that environmental impacts (water and energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions) from end-use and demand phases are most significant within the water system, particularly due to water heating (73% for clothes washer and 93% for showerhead). Estimations of optimal lifespan for appliances (8 to 21 years) implied that earlier replacement with efficiency models is encouraged in order to minimize the environmental impacts brought by current practice.

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“…Lifespan of an appliance can be determined by life-cycle costs, costs of conserved energy, and annualized net dollar savings (Young, 2008). Chalkley et al (2003) proposed a method for estimating optimal lifespan to keep the environmental impacts of a product at a minimum.…”

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Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies

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“…Generally, it is assumed by advocates of energy efficient appliances that consumers will consider the total price of ownership and not just the price to purchase when making decisions that which appliance represents a better value for the money. It is true that there is some evidence that some consumers may perform a cost-benefit analysis and consider aspects such as energy price (Young, 2008). There is however limited evidence that consumers always conduct a cost-benefit analysis when making these decisions.…”

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Improving China’s Environment: Increasing Adoption Rates of Energy Efficient Household Appliances

Weng¹,

Huber²,

Wei³

et al. 2016

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Consumer adoption of energy efficient household appliances in China is very low despite government efforts since 2005 to boost the purchase of these money and energy saving devices. This paper builds on a prior publication of the authors (2014) which concluded that a large part of the problem is a combination of poor marketing of the cost savings of these devices coupled with lower levels of purchases with credit versus cash. A survey that seeks to provide an answer to what specific changes need to be made in marketing and credit was administered to 462 consumers in four Chinese cities (Beijing, Lanzhou, Fangchenggang, and Jinchang) in the summer of 2015. The findings indicate better labeling and funneling funding away from rebates and toward low-interest loans would significantly increase the adoption rates of energy efficient appliances. Improving the adoption rates of energy efficient household appliances in China is good for manufacturers (who make money selling more expensive items), consumers (who benefit from a reduced cost of ownership), the Chinese government (which is currently engaged in a campaign to lower the amount of energy used), and the world (which benefits from a cleaner environment).Keywords: China's environment, energy efficient appliances, improving adoption of energy efficient appliances in China, Chinese consumers, China Energy Label, impact of consumer labeling, Energy Star This research builds on a prior paper that sought ways to improve consumer energy consumption patterns. Earlier work found that:Low adoption of energy efficient appliances has more to do with a lack of information on the benefits of these devices coupled with a label that does not provide all information needed for consumers to make a sound decision as to which appliance will give them the lowest cost of ownership.

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“…This is because they can be more easily persuaded to consider energy savings and class A choice, than people that have made the decision before and did not include these in their choice process. For those that have already been through a choice process before and who were replacing one appliance that broke, choosing a better quality/technology appliance or an appliance with adjusted capacity to new needs (with these three reasons for choice also frequently identified), the promotion of electrical appliances labelled class A and persuasion toward the consideration of this at the time of purchase can also be achieved (in this regard, see also Young 2008).…”

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Energy efficiency and appliance’s characteristics considered prior to purchase: Differences and similarities between the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Spain and Italy

Gaspar

Antunes²

2014

International Journal of Green Energy

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This article reports country differences in the consumer's most considered characteristics when choosing electrical appliances, including but not restricted to the energy efficiency aspect. A survey was performed to store customers from 7 countries: the United Kingdom; Germany; Portugal; Greece; Poland; Spain; Italy. Results showed consistency between countries in the top three characteristics considered: cost; quality; and a balance between price and quality. Differences were found for reported environmental attitudes and behaviours, purchase motives, and store employees evaluation. The results may support national policies and store level energy efficiency interventions. Specifically, they can provide input for store employee's training, in persuading customers towards the purchase of energy efficient appliances.

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When do energy-efficient appliances generate energy savings? Some evidence from Canada

Cited by 68 publications

References 11 publications

Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies

Integrated Assessment of Water Conservation Practices For Sustainable Management Strategies

Improving China’s Environment: Increasing Adoption Rates of Energy Efficient Household Appliances

Energy efficiency and appliance’s characteristics considered prior to purchase: Differences and similarities between the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Spain and Italy

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