ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY RELATED INDICATORS AND COMPARING SELECTED COUNTRIES BY SCORING THEIR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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2023-12-04

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Güngör, Selda

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The importance of energy efficiency and its implications for sustainable development, decoupling, and decarbonization has led to substantial variations in energy efficiency policies and strategies between developed and developing countries that are usually overlooked. This thesis presents a detailed energy efficiency analysis across different countries, employing an integrative approach that combines indicators from the Energy Transition Index, RISE (Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy), and various distinctive energy efficiency metrics. The imperative drives the research to understand and enhance energy efficiency, a crucial factor in achieving sustainable development, promoting economic and environmental decoupling, and advancing decarbonization efforts. Integrating diverse indicators provides a multifaceted view of energy efficiency, encompassing technical aspects of energy consumption and regulatory, policy, and infrastructural dimensions. This comprehensive methodology allows for a nuanced assessment of how countries manage their energy resources, implement policies, and progress towards efficient and sustainable energy use. By amalgamating data from various sources, the study reveals strengths, inefficiencies, and potential areas for improvement in national energy landscapes. By combining a diverse set of indicators, this research not only facilitates a nuanced comparison of national energy efficiencies but also underscores the importance of regulatory and policy interventions in catalyzing energy efficiency improvements. Using this innovative indicator set, the comparative analysis of China, Germany, Türkiye, and Ethiopia offers valuable insights into how different nations navigate the challenges and opportunities in enhancing their energy efficiency. It highlights these countries' distinct paths, reflecting their unique socio-economic and environmental contexts. This thesis aims to contribute to the energy policy and sustainability discourse by providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating energy efficiency. This framework serves as a tool for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, aiding in identifying best practices, gaps, and potential areas for policy intervention. Ultimately, the research underscores the critical role of energy efficiency in steering nations toward a more sustainable, decarbonized, and resource-efficient future.

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Energy Efficiency, Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Indicators, Energy Efficiency Scorecards, Country Comparison

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/107765

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis