Index Decomposition Analysis for Energy Sectors in Latvia

Energy Procedia 2014
Lelde Timma, Dagnija Blumberga

This study explores the causes of changes in energy intensity in Latvia by applying logarithmic mean Divisia index decomposition analysis for energy sectors. Analysis on the latest data (2008-2012) reveals if any technological or structural changes have occurred during and after economic downturn in Latvia. The results show that the reduction in energy intensity before the year 2008 can be largely attributed to decline in energy intensities within sectors, but the increase in energy intensity after the year 2008 is regarded to expansion of energy demanding sectors.

Keywords
decomposition analysis, Divisia index, energy intensity, energy policy, LMDI, sustainable development.
DOI
10.1016/j.egypro.2014.12.104
Hyperlink
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610214031336

Timma, L., Blumberga, D. Index Decomposition Analysis for Energy Sectors in Latvia. Energy Procedia, 2014, Vol.61, pp.2180-2183. ISSN 1876-6102. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2014.12.104

Publication language
English (en)