Overview
- Proposes numerous new analytical approaches
- Uses dynamic shift-share analysis to clarify the factors behind changes in energy demand
- Includes stochastic frontier analysis to measure energy efficiency
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Energy (BRIEFSENERGY)
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
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About this book
This book describes structural analysis methods for examining energy demand and energy efficiency that are important in formulating regional economic and environmental policies. Beginning with ways of ascertaining regional energy demand, it describes methods for developing energy efficiency indicators and their determinants. Fluctuations in regional energy demand are largely explained by analyzing variations in energy intensity, and there is a strong association between energy efficiency indicators and energy intensity. The energy efficiency indicator proposed is consistent with fluctuations in energy intensity and is highly accurate. According to the empirical analysis using this indicator, energy efficiency is high in regions where population concentration has risen, as typified by "compact cities." As such, the book highlights the need to increase regional energy efficiency, to achieve regional economic growth despite growing environmental constraints, and the importance of forming and developing clusters to this end. The book is a valuable resource for planners, researchers and government employees.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Akihiro Otsuka is an associate professor at Yokohama City University’s Association of International Arts and Science. He was awarded the Martin Beckmann RSAI Annual Award in 2011.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Regional Energy Demand and Energy Efficiency in Japan
Book Subtitle: An Application of Economic Analysis
Authors: Akihiro Otsuka
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Energy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47566-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-47565-3Published: 12 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-47566-0Published: 04 October 2016
Series ISSN: 2191-5520
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5539
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 98
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 13 illustrations in colour
Topics: Energy Efficiency, Environmental Economics, Regional/Spatial Science, Economic Geography