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2013

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Engineering Estimates Versus Impact Evaluation Of Energy Efficiency Projects: Regression Discontinuity Evidence From A Case Study, Corey Lang, Matthew Siler Jul 2013

Engineering Estimates Versus Impact Evaluation Of Energy Efficiency Projects: Regression Discontinuity Evidence From A Case Study, Corey Lang, Matthew Siler

Corey Lang

Energy efficiency upgrades have been gaining widespread attention across global channels as a cost-effective approach to addressing energy challenges. The cost-effectiveness of these projects is generally predicted using engineering estimates pre-implementation, often with little ex post analysis of project success. In this paper, for a suite of energy efficiency projects, we directly compare ex ante engineering estimates of energy savings to ex post econometric estimates that use 15-minute interval, building-level energy consumption data. In contrast to most prior literature, our econometric results confirm the engineering estimates, even suggesting the engineering estimates were too modest. Further, we find heterogeneous efficiency impacts …


Department Of Economics Publication List 2012, Penny Stover Apr 2013

Department Of Economics Publication List 2012, Penny Stover

Economics Pamphlet Series

This compilation lists works authored by Department of Economics faculty members and other staff working on projects funded through the Department of Economics. Publications resulting from their research and academic activities are indexed by author at the end of this pamphlet for easy access by the public. The articles were published between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012, except for those works printed in italics which have been accepted for publication but not actually printed as of December 31, 2012.