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dc.contributor.authorBlumer, Yann Benedict-
dc.contributor.authorMühlebach, Martin-
dc.contributor.authorMoser, Corinne-
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-25T10:44:53Z-
dc.date.available2018-01-25T10:44:53Z-
dc.date.issued2014-
dc.identifier.issn1570-646Xde_CH
dc.identifier.issn1570-6478de_CH
dc.identifier.urihttps://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/2191-
dc.description.abstractElectricity utilities are key players for promoting energy efficiency (EE) because of their close link to consumers. Utility-centered EE policy frameworks, such as white certificate schemes coupled to saving obligations, have been shown to be both effective and efficient in several US states and various European countries. In Switzerland, where such a policy framework is absent on a national level, large differences occur among utility providers in their activities to promote EE. This study sheds light on this issue, using data from a survey of Swiss utilities (N=114). A two-step cluster analysis was used to identify three groups of utilities. It is based on these utilities’ evaluation of 20 incentives and constraints for promoting EE. An analysis of variance found significant differences between the clusters regarding size (number of employees), share of production, number of large clients, and – most importantly – level of activity in implementing EE programs. The most active cluster comprises mainly larger utility companies, which primarily see the incentives of promoting EE. The passive cluster consists of small companies, focusing primarily on constraints. There is also an ambivalent cluster. It includes middle-sized companies, which see both clear incentives and many constraints – mainly a lack of human and capital resources – for engaging in EE. Based on our analysis, we conclude that due to the large heterogeneity of Swiss utilities, there is a need for contextualized policies targeting different types of utilities in order to effectively promote EE.de_CH
dc.language.isoende_CH
dc.publisherSpringerde_CH
dc.relation.ispartofEnergy Efficiencyde_CH
dc.rightsLicence according to publishing contractde_CH
dc.subject.ddc333.79: Energiede_CH
dc.titleWhy some electricity utilities actively promote energy efficiency while others do not : a Swiss case studyde_CH
dc.typeBeitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschriftde_CH
dcterms.typeTextde_CH
zhaw.departementSchool of Engineeringde_CH
zhaw.organisationalunitInstitut für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (INE)de_CH
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s12053-013-9249-zde_CH
dc.identifier.doi10.21256/zhaw-3499-
zhaw.funding.euNode_CH
zhaw.issue4de_CH
zhaw.originated.zhawYesde_CH
zhaw.pages.end710de_CH
zhaw.pages.start697de_CH
zhaw.publication.statuspublishedVersionde_CH
zhaw.volume7de_CH
zhaw.embargo.end2020-01-01de_CH
zhaw.publication.reviewPeer review (Publikation)de_CH
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Blumer, Y. B., Mühlebach, M., & Moser, C. (2014). Why some electricity utilities actively promote energy efficiency while others do not : a Swiss case study. Energy Efficiency, 7(4), 697–710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-013-9249-z
Blumer, Y.B., Mühlebach, M. and Moser, C. (2014) ‘Why some electricity utilities actively promote energy efficiency while others do not : a Swiss case study’, Energy Efficiency, 7(4), pp. 697–710. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-013-9249-z.
Y. B. Blumer, M. Mühlebach, and C. Moser, “Why some electricity utilities actively promote energy efficiency while others do not : a Swiss case study,” Energy Efficiency, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 697–710, 2014, doi: 10.1007/s12053-013-9249-z.
BLUMER, Yann Benedict, Martin MÜHLEBACH und Corinne MOSER, 2014. Why some electricity utilities actively promote energy efficiency while others do not : a Swiss case study. Energy Efficiency. 2014. Bd. 7, Nr. 4, S. 697–710. DOI 10.1007/s12053-013-9249-z
Blumer, Yann Benedict, Martin Mühlebach, and Corinne Moser. 2014. “Why Some Electricity Utilities Actively Promote Energy Efficiency While Others Do Not : A Swiss Case Study.” Energy Efficiency 7 (4): 697–710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-013-9249-z.
Blumer, Yann Benedict, et al. “Why Some Electricity Utilities Actively Promote Energy Efficiency While Others Do Not : A Swiss Case Study.” Energy Efficiency, vol. 7, no. 4, 2014, pp. 697–710, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-013-9249-z.


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