Discussion Papers no. 231

A discrete-continuous choice approach

Residential energy consumption for space heating in Norwegian household

In this paper the demand for space heating energy is estimated by using a discrete-continuous choice model which focuses on the relationship between the choice of heating equipment and energy consumption. The model is estimated on Norwegian micro data, and the two stages of the model are estimated simultaneously. The capital cost and the operating cost of the heating systems are both found to have a significant impact on the choice of heating system. Furthermore, the results show that household characteristics are important variables in residential energy models. Energy price elasticities and income elasticities are estimated.

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Tittel

Residential energy consumption for space heating in Norwegian household. A discrete-continuous choice approach

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Runa Nesbakken

Serie og -nummer

Discussion Papers no. 231

Utgiver

Statistics Norway, Research Department

Emne

Discussion Papers

Antall sider

26

Målform

Engelsk

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Discussion papers comprise research papers intended for international journals and books. A preprint of a Discussion Paper may be longer and more elaborate than a standard journal article as it may include intermediate calculations, background material etc.

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