Assessment of energy‐efficient appliances: A review of the technologies and policies in India's residential sector

The promotion of energy efficiency has been at the forefront of the energy policy agenda. New technological inventions and increasing environmental concerns related to contemporary energy policy are the main drivers of the adoption of more energy‐efficient appliances in the domestic sector. Addition...

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Published in:Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Energy and environment 2019-05, Vol.8 (3), p.e330-n/a
Main Authors: Singh, Vivek Kumar, Henriques, Carla Oliveira, Martins, António Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption of innovations
Air conditioners
appliances
Computers
Development policy
Economics
Electric appliances
Energy consumption
Energy development
Energy efficiency
Energy policy
Environmental policy
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Household appliances
Inventions
Labeling
market transformation
Motivation
Power efficiency
Refrigerators
Renewable energy
Residential areas
Residential energy
standards and labeling
Sustainability
Washing machines
Water heaters
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Summary:The promotion of energy efficiency has been at the forefront of the energy policy agenda. New technological inventions and increasing environmental concerns related to contemporary energy policy are the main drivers of the adoption of more energy‐efficient appliances in the domestic sector. Additionally, the mandatory star labeling program and incentive design mechanisms are also raising awareness and motivation for their use, thus contributing to the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable energy policies generally pursue programs aiming for energy efficiency among domestic appliances. In India there are currently nine domestic electrical appliances/end‐uses certified with star labeling programs, in particular lighting sources, refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, televisions, computers, washing machines, ceiling fans, and water pumps. This study reviews main issues affecting selection of energy‐efficient technologies in India's domestic sector highlighting the main challenges impacting design of energy efficiency policies and programs in the country. This article is categorized under: Energy and Climate > Economics and Policy Energy Efficiency > Economics and Policy Energy and Development > Systems and Infrastructure Double S curve illustrating the market transformation effect.
ISSN:2041-8396
2041-840X
DOI:10.1002/wene.330