Efficiency measurement with carbon dioxide emissions: the case of China

Q Wang, P Zhou, D Zhou - Applied Energy, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper establishes several efficiency models based on environmental production
technology, which are capable of integrating undesirable outputs into efficiency evaluation …

Scenario-based energy efficiency and productivity in China: A non-radial directional distance function analysis

H Wang, P Zhou, DQ Zhou - Energy Economics, 2013 - Elsevier
Improving energy efficiency and productivity is one of the most cost-effective ways for
achieving the sustainable development target in China. This paper employs non-radial …

Analysis of energy efficiency in China's transportation sector

C Feng, M Wang - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Using a global meta-frontier approach, this paper analyzes energy efficiency and the
savings potential in China's transportation sector from 2006 to 2014 from the perspectives of …

An empirical study on the influencing factors of transportation carbon efficiency: Evidences from fifteen countries

Q Cui, Y Li - Applied Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
In this paper, transportation carbon efficiency is redefined, and its inputs and outputs are
obtained from a literature review. Carbon, capital and labor are selected as the inputs, and …

China's total factor energy efficiency of provincial industrial sectors

Z Xiaoli, Y Rui, M Qian - Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
The index of TFEE (total-factor energy efficiency) is used to assess the level of energy
consumption to produce economic output (GDP (gross domestic product)) based on multi …

Environmental efficiency for 192 thermal power plants in the Yangtze River Delta considering heterogeneity: a metafrontier directional slacks-based measure …

X Long, C Wu, J Zhang, J Zhang - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
This study investigated environmental efficiency considering heterogeneity for 192 thermal
power plants in the Yangtze River Delta of China from 2009 to 2011. We evaluated …

FDI, economic growth, and carbon emissions of the Chinese steel industry: new evidence from a 3SLS model

YS Ren, N Apergis, C Ma, K Baltas, Y Jiang… - … Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Determine the main factors affecting carbon emissions of the Chinese steel industry is
indispensable commitments to achieve the sustainable development of China. Hereby …

Air emissions perspective on energy efficiency: An empirical analysis of China's coastal areas

Q Qin, X Li, L Li, W Zhen, YM Wei - Applied Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Improving energy efficiency has been recognized as the most effective way to reduce the
greenhouse effect and achieve sustainable development. From the perspective of air …

Exploring the characteristics of production-based and consumption-based carbon emissions of major economies: A multiple-dimension comparison

JL Fan, YB Hou, Q Wang, C Wang, YM Wei - Applied Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
Addressing climate change requires the efforts of all countries with common but
differentiated responsibilities. The mitigation responsibilities one country takes greatly …

Estimates of the potential for energy conservation and CO2 emissions mitigation based on Asian-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM): the case of the iron and steel industry …

Z Wen, F Meng, M Chen - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2014 - Elsevier
To evaluate the potential for energy conservation and CO 2 emissions mitigation in China's
iron and steel industry during 2010 and 2020, a detailed model was developed and applied …