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ID093541
Title ProperComparison of the evolution of energy intensity in Spain and in the EU15. why is Spain different?
LanguageENG
AuthorMendiluce, Maria ;  Perez-Arriaga, Ignacio ;  Ocana, Carlos
Publication2010.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Energy intensity in Spain has increased since 1990, while the opposite has happened in the EU15. Decomposition analysis of primary energy intensity ratios has been used to identify which are the key sectors driving the Spanish evolution and those responsible for most of the differences with the EU15 energy intensity levels. It is also a useful tool to quantify which countries and economic sectors have had most influence in the EU15 evolution. The analysis shows that the Spanish economic structure is driving the divergence in energy intensity ratios with the EU15, mainly due to strong transport growth, but also because of the increase of activities linked to the construction boom, and the convergence to EU levels of household energy demand. The results can be used to pinpoint successful EU strategies for energy efficiency that could be used to improve the Spanish metric.
`In' analytical NoteEnergy Policy Vol. 38, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.639-645
Journal SourceEnergy Policy Vol. 38, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.639-645
Key WordsEnergy Intensity ;  Decomposition Analysis ;  EU Energy Efficiency