Energy efficiency policies in some of the European countries: Instruments and their success

Çevik S., Mustafa Erdoğdu M., Turna F.

in: Handbook of Research on Green Economic Development Initiatives and Strategies, IGI Global, pp.100-131, 2016 identifier

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0440-5.ch006
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • Page Numbers: pp.100-131
  • Hakkari University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This chapter deals with the instruments and policies to achieve energy efficiency in some of the European Union (EU) member states. The main aim of the study is to search for any efficient combination of policy instruments in the EU. The analysis is based on a unique database, derived out of the MURE project, related to energy efficiency policy measures in 28 EU countries and Norway. The study first describes and evaluates the main purposes and instruments of energy efficiency policies. Then, it classifies the measures applied to promote energy efficiency in sample countries by sectors and examines the impact level of different policy packages on energy efficiency.