Electricity bill savings and the role of energy efficiency improvements: A case study of residential solar adopters in the USA

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

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Review

Fikru, Mahelet G.¹ 

[1] Missouri Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Econ, 500 West 13th St, Rolla, MO 65401 USA

关键词: Renewable energy;    Photovoltaics;    Heating and cooling system;    Private benefits;    Policy;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.rser.2019.02.028

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

This study measures the actual value of electricity bill savings for residential solar adopters and examines how decisions related to the timing and type of energy-efficiency improvements affect a solar adopter's electricity bill savings. Among different types of efficiency upgrades, solar adopters with an efficient heating/cooling system and efficient lighting have higher savings than those without. Among solar adopters who made certain efficiency improvements, those who upgraded efficiency a few months before or after installing solar panels have higher savings than those who upgraded over three years before installing solar panels.

【 授权许可】

Free