Title

Analysis of energy use and CO 2 emission in service industries: Evidence from Sweden

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.04.051

Document Type

Review

Publication Date

9-1-2012

Publication Title

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Abstract

This study analyses the trends in energy use and CO emissions for 19 sub-sectors in the Swedish service sectors following the classification of the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC) at the 2-digit level of aggregation over the period 1993-2008. This empirical study intends to examine energy use, energy efficiency and CO emissions using data envelopment analysis (DEA) and panel data techniques. DEA is applied to assess energy efficiency within a production framework. Panel data techniques are used to determine which variables influence energy efficiency. The results show that Swedish services industries have increased energy consumption and CO emissions in the period 1993-2008. The results from the DEA show significant variation in energy efficiency across service industries. The results also indicate that this sector has increased technical efficiency and energy efficiency while decreasing CO emissions, especially in the later years of our sample period. The results of panel data techniques show that higher energy taxes, electricity consumption, investments and labour productivity generate higher energy efficiency, while higher fossil fuel consumption leads to lower energy efficiency. All findings of this study are important for developing effective energy policies that encourage better energy use and energy management in the service industries. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. 2 2 2 2

Volume

16

Issue

7

First Page

5285

Last Page

5294

ISSN

13640321

Identifier

SCOPUS_ID:84863091684

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