| ID | 109453 |
| Title Proper | Export orientation and domestic electricity generation |
| Other Title Information | effects on energy efficiency innovation in select sectors |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Urpelainen, Johannes |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Why are some countries developing many energy efficiency innovations, while others are lagging behind? I argue that export orientation and electricity at low variable cost from nuclear and hydropower plants have an interactive effect on energy efficiency innovation. Export-oriented countries have strong incentives to invest in energy efficiency innovation, as they are in a position to export these technology innovations for global markets. But if inexpensive electricity is supplied in a country, the domestic demand for energy efficiency innovation is missing, and so the home market cannot serve as a springboard for international commercialization. I test this theory against international patent data on energy efficiency innovation in insulation, heating, and lighting for 22 OECD countries, 1991-2007. The statistical analysis indicates that export orientation has large positive effects on energy efficiency innovation in countries that do not rely on nuclear and hydroelectricity. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 39, No. 9; Sep 2011: p.5638-5646 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 39, No. 9; Sep 2011: p.5638-5646 |
| Key Words | Energy Efficiency ; Technology Innovation ; Electricity Generation |