Can energy efficiency subsidies improve welfare in low-income countries? Evidence from Kenya says yes Energy-efficient stoves save USD 120 per year (300% returns), but as credit constraints prevent adoption, subsidies may be more effective than carbon taxes Energy & Environment Susanna B. Berkouwer Joshua T. Dean Published 25.05.20
Do improved cooking stoves inevitably go up in smoke? Evidence from India and Senegal New evidence on the adoption and impacts of various improved cooking stoves offers promising options for climate policy and poverty alleviation Energy & Environment Marc A. Jeuland Subhrendu K. Pattanayak Jörg Peters Published 06.04.20
From fog to smog: The value of pollution information China’s air quality monitoring and disclosure programme triggered a cascade of changes in household behaviour with significant health benefits Energy & Environment Panle Jia Barwick Shanjun Li Liguo Lin Eric Zou Published 24.02.20
Going green in China: Firms’ responses to stricter environmental regulations Firms are reactive to better enforcement of emission controls. This effect is more apparent among firms in industries with higher pollution intensity Energy & Environment Haichao Fan Joshua Graff Zivin Zonglai Kou Xueyue Liu Huanhuan Wang Published 10.02.20
Does foreign investment create green growth? A study in Indonesia reveals that foreign acquisitions lead to a 30% improvement in energy efficiency within two years Energy & Environment Beata Javorcik Published 05.02.20
Improved cooking stoves in India: Evaluating long-run impacts The limited impacts of an improved cooking stove programme in India suggest that testing interventions in real-world conditions is important Energy & Environment Esther Duflo Michael Greenstone Rema Hanna Claire Walsh Published 30.09.19
In harm’s way? Climate change and road investment in Vietnam Coastal favouritism in infrastructure investment has significant potential welfare costs in the context of projected rising sea levels Energy & Environment Clare Balboni Published 23.09.19
Charging ahead: Prepaid metering, electricity use, and utility revenue Prepaid electricity meters are changing how residential customers pay for power across the developing world Energy & Environment Kelsey Jack Grant Smith Published 02.08.19
Electricity grid expansion and firm turnover in Indonesia Electrification generates industrial development by attracting entrants through lowering barriers to entry, and thus increasing competition Energy & Environment Dana Kassem Published 31.07.19
