A Methodology to Measure Synergy Among Energy-Efficiency Programs at the Program Participant Level

[摘要] This paper presents a methodology designed to measure synergy among energy-efficiency programs at the program participant level (e.g., households, firms). Three different definitions of synergy are provided: strong, moderate, and weak. Data to measure synergy can be collected through simple survey questions. Straightforward mathematical techniques can be used to estimate the three types of synergy and explore relative synergistic impacts of different subsets of programs. Empirical research is needed to test the concepts and methods and to establish quantitative expectations about synergistic relationships among programs. The market for new energy-efficient motors is the context used to illustrate all the concepts and methods in this paper.

[发布日期] 2003-11-14 [发布机构] Oak Ridge National Laboratory

[关键词] 32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization;Households;Motors;Energy Efficiency;Market