Macroeconomic indicators analysis for energy sustainability A. Martínez, C. Senabre, S. Valero, E. Velasco and C. Sans   2018/04/20

Abstract

Attempts to model the energy behaviour of states may be are not yet sufficiently precise and adaptable to the different junctures of states because of the large number of variables and possible
scenarios.
Although there are indices and models for evaluating sustainability, many of them focus on highly aggregated quantitative variables. Even though not considering the energy dimension, the main objective of this work, these variables are recognized by international organizations.
The article focuses on evaluating variables from the subsystem of energy sustainability with the three dimensions of sustainable development: nature, economy and society. Descriptive statistics
have been used, which allows, in a simple way, to interpret the data for tacking decision about energy policy.

Authors and affiliations

A. Martínez(1), C. Senabre(1), S. Valero(1), E. Velasco(1) and C. Sans
1. Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering. E.P.S., Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Alicante (Spain)

Key words

Energy, indicators, electricity, productivity, efficiency, sustainability.

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